- An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns
- Original tunes not abstract sight-reading exercises
- 150 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles
- Five sections related to the technical development of the viola player
- Tunes progress to eventually include key signatures up to five sharps and flats; whole-tone, chromatic, modal and atonal elements are also incorporated
- Each section concludes with duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading
- Tunes range from Grade 4 to advanced
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface - To the pupil - Section 1: Revision - Solos - Duets - Accompanied pieces - Section 2: Introducing the keys of Ab, E major and B minor - Solos - Duets - Accompanied pieces - Section 3: New keys of F and Bb minor - Solos - Duets - Accompanied pieces - Section 4: Introducing B major; 5/4, 5/8 and 7/8 time; ornaments and the treble clef - Solos - Duets - Accompanied pieces - Section 5: Jigs, reels, time changes, various styles and tonalities - Solos - Duets - Accompanied pieces - Glossary