First Studies for Viola, Op. 86 by Richard Hofmann is a progressive Edition Peters collection designed to build essential viola technique. Its approachable studies develop intonation, finger control, bowing, articulation, and rhythm, making it a useful foundation for developing players.
Key Features:
• Progressive studies for viola
• Music by Richard Hofmann
• Published by Edition Peters
• Develops fundamental bowing and finger technique
• Ideal for lessons and regular technical practice
A practical foundation for developing viola technique, First Studies for Viola, Op. 86 by Richard Hofmann is a progressive collection of short studies published by Edition Peters. Originally conceived as elementary string studies and adapted for viola, these exercises give students focused practice in intonation, finger patterns, bowing, articulation, rhythm, and coordination while remaining musical and approachable. The progressive format makes the collection particularly useful for lessons and regular technical practice, helping early-stage violists establish secure fundamentals before moving to more demanding étude repertoire.
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A fiery Baroque work by Pietro Antonio Locatelli, the Sonata in G minor, Op. 6 No. 12 blends expressive depth with virtuosic brilliance. This IMC viola and piano edition is ideal for advanced performance.
Key Features:
• Italian Baroque repertoire
• Ornamented and technically engaging
• Warm viola adaptation
• Ideal for recital use
• IMC edition
Waggon Wheels by Katherine and Hugh Colledge is a progressive collection of 26 short pieces for viola with piano accompaniment. Designed for approximately Grades 1–2, it introduces new notes, rhythms, and bowing techniques through enjoyable music that builds technique and confidence.
Key Features:
• 26 progressive pieces
• For viola with piano accompaniment
• Approximately Grades 1–2
• Develops notes, rhythms, and bowing skills
• Ideal for young and developing violists
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
Chant Pastoral by Éric Roche is an expressive work for viola and piano, published by Éditions Combre. Its lyrical character makes it ideal for developing tone, phrasing, and musical expression.
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• For viola and piano
• Composed by Éric Roche
• Published by Éditions Combre
• Lyrical and expressive in style
• Ideal for lessons and performance
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
Easy Classical Themes – Instrumental Solos is an engaging collection of famous classical melodies arranged for beginning musicians. Complete with demonstration recordings, play-along tracks, piano accompaniments, and practice software, it provides an enjoyable introduction to the world's most beloved classical masterpieces.
Key Features:
• Classical favourites arranged for beginner-level players
• Suitable for Level 1 students
• Includes demonstration and play-along tracks
• Comes with PDF piano accompaniments
• Features Alfred's Tempo Changer Software
• Develops musical expression and technique
• Introduces famous composers and classical themes
• Ideal for lessons and performances
• Encourages confident and enjoyable practice
• Excellent first classical repertoire collection
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
