Exercises for the Viola

Written by world renowned pedagogue Roland Vamos, this collection of double-stop exercises fills a void in the literature of technical exercises for violists.

These etudes feature a systematic series of fixed double-stops that enable the player to practice and master every possible combination of finger patterns across two strings without shifting.

Vamos says of the book, “The most important accomplishment is the development of a strong left hand... These exercises, when practiced slowly and carefully, will help to develop a keen sense of pitch and intonation.” Includes a DVD with performance examples.