Fiddling for Classical Stiffs – Viola Version by Edward M. Caner introduces classically trained violists to the lively world of traditional fiddling. Published by Latham Music, it features familiar fiddle tunes while developing rhythm, articulation, bowing, and stylistic confidence.
Key Features:
• Traditional fiddle repertoire for viola
• By Edward M. Caner
• Published by Latham Music
• Intermediate level
• Develops rhythm, bowing, and fiddle style
• Ideal for classical violists exploring folk music
Up Bow, Down Bow for Viola provides developing players with practical material to strengthen bow control, coordination, articulation, and rhythm, helping to establish a secure foundation for confident viola playing.
Key Features:
• For developing violists
• Focuses on bowing technique
• Improves coordination and articulation
• Develops rhythm and tone control
• Ideal for lessons and practice
Easy Winners for Viola, arranged by Peter Lawrance, is a lively collection of 59 familiar pieces covering classical music, folk tunes, Christmas favourites, stage songs, and TV themes. Designed for developing violists, it provides an enjoyable way to build technique, sight-reading, and performance confidence.
Key Features:
• 59 varied pieces for solo viola
• Very easy to easy level
• Arranged by Peter Lawrance
• Wide variety of familiar musical styles
• Ideal for lessons, practice, and sight-reading
Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 2 is a distinctive collection of favourites arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis for his recitals and recordings. Edited by John White, it features works by Fauré, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Ireland, Wolstenholme, and Tertis himself for viola and piano.
Key Features:
• For viola and piano
• Edited by John White
• Published by Comus Edition
• Includes arrangements and original works associated with Lionel Tertis
• Varied advanced recital repertoire
• Ideal for serious viola study and performance
Vinci’s "Sonata in D for Viola" (IMC) is a lyrical, elegant favourite—adapted from the cello classic and ideal for recitals or study.
Key Features:
• Classical sonata for viola and piano
• IMC edition, clear notation
• Accessible for intermediate and advanced players
Hummel’s Fantaisie for Viola, arranged by Fernand Oubradous, is a compact and expressive concert work based on Hummel’s Potpourri, Op. 94. Published by Editions Musicales Transatlantiques for viola and piano, it combines lyrical writing with brilliant solo passages and makes rewarding recital repertoire.
Key Features:
• For viola and piano
• Arranged by Fernand Oubradous
• Published by Editions Musicales Transatlantiques
• Based on Hummel’s Potpourri, Op. 94
• Lyrical and virtuosic in character
• Ideal for advanced violists and recital performance
Quick Change! for Viola by Mary Cohen is a practical Faber Music collection designed to develop confident reading on the alto and treble clefs. Using familiar tunes and scales, it is especially helpful for violists improving clef switching and violinists moving to the viola.
Key Features:
• For solo viola
• Written by Mary Cohen
• Published by Faber Music
• Develops alto and treble clef reading
• Includes traditional tunes and scales
• Ideal for improving sight-reading skills
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
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
