Ševčík’s School of Technique, Op. 1 – Parts 3 & 4, arranged for viola by Lionel Tertis, is a focused technical study book covering shifting, three-octave scales, arpeggios, double stops, intervals, and harmonics. Published by Bosworth, it is an excellent resource for serious violists developing greater accuracy and technical security.

Key Features:

• For solo viola

• Arranged by Lionel Tertis

• Op. 1, Parts 3 & 4 combined

• Develops shifting, intonation, and double stops

• Includes scales, arpeggios, intervals, and harmonics

• Ideal for systematic technical study

Shooting Stars by Katherine and Hugh Colledge contains 21 lively and imaginative pieces for viola and piano. Introducing compound time, varied rhythms, bowing techniques, and greater use of the fingers, the collection provides an enjoyable next step for developing violists.

Key Features:

• 21 pieces for viola and piano

• Develops rhythm and compound time

• Introduces varied bowing techniques

• Strengthens 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finger use

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and performances

First Repertoire for Viola – Book Three by Marguerite Wilkinson and Katharine Hart features 19 carefully graded pieces for viola and piano. From Bach, Mozart, and Telemann to Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, musical theatre, and traditional music, this Faber collection offers varied repertoire for developing technique and musicianship.

Key Features:

• 19 graded pieces for viola and piano

• Arranged by Wilkinson & Hart

• Published by Faber Music

• Wide variety of composers and musical styles

• Develops technique, expression, and musicianship

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Music for Viola I – From Bach to Stamitz is an Editio Musica Budapest collection of Baroque and Classical works for viola and piano, compiled and edited by Gusztáv Szeredi-Saupe. Featuring Bach, Handel, Telemann, Vanhal, Stamitz and others, it provides varied repertoire for developing technique, expression, and historical style.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Edited by Gusztáv Szeredi-Saupe

• Published by Editio Musica Budapest

• Features works from Bach to Stamitz.

• Develops technique and stylistic awareness

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Pièces de Concours – Volume 1 is a distinctive collection of six historic Paris Conservatoire competition pieces for viola and piano, edited by Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot. Published by Schott, these rarely heard Romantic works combine lyrical and virtuosic challenges, with modern fingerings and bowings added for today’s violists.

Key Features:

• Six works for viola and piano

• From the Paris Conservatoire repertoire

• Edited by Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot

• Published by Schott Music

• Intermediate to advanced level

• Ideal for advanced study, auditions, and recitals

This lovely movement from Camille Saint-Saens' suite The Carnival of the Animals is published here with a Viola part and the usual Cello part. It comes as part of the highly respected Edition Peters catalogue.

Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 1 is a collection of recital favourites associated with the legendary violist Lionel Tertis. Published by Comus Edition for viola and piano, it offers distinctive repertoire that reflects Tertis’s expressive playing style and contribution to the viola.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Published by Comus Edition

• Repertoire arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis

• Drawn from his recital and recording repertoire

• Ideal for advanced study and performance