David Blackwell: Viola Time Sprinters: Viola Solo

Viola Time is a great series for young Viola players. Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way.

Viola Time Sprinters includes:

• Pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34 plus low 2nd fingers and high third fingers.
• 2nd and 3rd position pieces.
• A range of bowing techniques, e.g. spiccato, hooked bowing, and string crossing.
• original pieces in different styles plus well-known pieces.
• Pieces using modes, the chromatic and blues scales, and dominant 7ths.
• Duets with parts of equal difficulty.
• CD with performances and backings for all the pieces as well as tuning tracks; drumkit and bass added for the jazz and rock numbers.
• Straightforward Piano accompaniments in a separate volume (9780193360822)