Developing Virtuosity Viola Book 1

Volume 1 teaches basic notation, open strings, rhythms, and bowing techniques. It gradually introduces new notes and skills to reinforce left- and right-hand techniques and develop cognitive abilities for string performance. This book covers: • Major and minor tetrachords on all four strings. • Essential rhythmic notation from whole notes to eighth-note patterns. • Left-hand techniques such as double stops, left-hand pizzicato, and differentiating whole and half steps. • A variety of bow techniques. • Audio recordings available online to assist with practice and learning.