Mazas 30 Etudes Specials Op.36 Book 1 Viola Solo (IMC)
Establish a strong technical foundation with 30 Études Spéciales, Op. 36 – Book 1 by Jacques Féréol Mazas, published by International Music Company. Expertly adapted for solo viola, this classic collection is the first volume of Mazas' celebrated Op. 36 étude series, which has guided generations of string players from intermediate technique to advanced artistry. The complete series consists of three progressive books: Book 1 – Études Spéciales (Nos. 1–30), Book 2 – Études Brillantes (Nos. 31–56), and Book 3 – Études d'Artistes (Nos. 57–75). Together, they form one of the most respected technical courses in the classical string repertoire.
Designed for intermediate and advancing violists, Book 1 introduces essential technical skills through thirty progressively graded studies that combine musical expression with disciplined technical development. Players strengthen shifting, intonation, bow control, articulation, string crossings, finger dexterity, and rhythmic precision while cultivating expressive phrasing and a refined tone. Ideal for lessons, examinations, conservatory study, auditions, and daily practice, this International Music Company edition provides excellent preparation for the more demanding studies found in Books 2 and 3, as well as advanced solo and orchestral repertoire.
Key Features:
- Music by Jacques Féréol Mazas
- Published by International Music Company
- 30 Études Spéciales, Op. 36 – Book 1
- For solo viola
- First volume of the complete three-book Op. 36 étude series
- Includes Studies Nos. 1–30
- Progressive technical studies for intermediate violists
- Ideal for lessons, examinations, conservatory study, auditions, and daily practice
- Excellent preparation for Books 2 (Études Brillantes) and 3 (Études d'Artistes)
- A cornerstone of classical viola pedagogy
Musical Benefits:
- Develops shifting, intonation, and left-hand coordination
- Strengthens bow control, articulation, and string-crossing technique
- Improves finger agility, rhythmic precision, and tone production
- Builds a solid technical foundation for advanced étude and concerto repertoire
