"Tricks to Tunes Viola" is an essential guide for viola enthusiasts. It provides an array of tips and techniques to master the viola, from basic principles to playing intricate compositions. This guide is ideal for beginners and intermediate players aiming to enhance their viola playing skills.
The Ackerman Tricks to Tunes Viola Book 1 introduces beginner violists to essential playing techniques through progressive exercises and simple tunes. It builds note reading, rhythm, bow control, and confidence while laying a foundation for further viola study.
Key Features:
• Author: Ackerman
• Series: Tricks to Tunes
• Instrument: Viola
• Level: Beginner
• Book: 1
• Progressive learning
• Develops essential skills
• For lessons and practice
The Ackerman Tricks to Tunes Viola Book 2 continues Book 1's progressive approach, helping developing violists strengthen technique, note reading, rhythm, and musical expression. Its structured exercises and tunes build confidence and prepare students for more advanced playing.
Key Features:
• Author: Ackerman
• Series: Tricks to Tunes
• Instrument: Viola
• Level: Developing beginner
• Book: 2
• Progressive learning
• Strengthens essential skills
• For lessons and practice
The Ackerman Tricks to Tunes Viola Book 3 extends the series into years 3 and 4 of viola study, introducing new rhythms, bowing techniques, ornaments, minor scales, shifting, and music theory. Carefully sequenced exercises and reinforcing tunes help students develop technique, understanding, and confidence.
Key Features:
• Author: Ackerman
• Series: Tricks to Tunes
• Instrument: Viola
• Level: Years 3–4
• Book: 3
• New rhythms and bowing
• Scales, shifts, and ornaments
• Theory and transposition
• Progressive skill development
