I Used to Play Viola

Description

Viola — If you ever played the viola before, you know what a joy it is to actively participate in making music. Well, that iswhat this book is all about. First and foremost we want you to have fun! We have designed this book to include awide variety of songs in many different styles, just for the fun of making music. I Used To Play Viola also containsmany exercises and pieces designed for the adult musician to re-learn skills that may have been learned many yearsago. It begins with a review of important musical terms and music theory followed by exercises and pieces that reintroducethe string player to using the instrument and the bow. The techniques covered are basic to playing easyorchestral and chamber music. The pieces cover a broad range of styles and are generally familiar to most peoplewho have been involved in listening to music through the years.Practice some of the technical exercises and then turn to one of the pieces you would like to play and try reading it.If the piece you have selected has a technique that you are not sure of, try to find that technique in the opening pagesof the book and practice it as an exercise. You can also listen to the piece and play along with the track that is playedby a viola and piano and in some cases, other fun accompaniment instruments. When you become sure of yourself,you can try playing with the accompaniment track without the melody.I Used To Play Viola is not a beginner’s book. If you are new to playing an instrument we suggest that you obtaina beginner’s book and a teacher. After you have mastered the basics you can then come back to the material in theI Used To Play Viola book.Remember to have fun and enjoy making music! I Used to Play is aimed at adults looking to get back into playing their instruments of yesteryear, and will help jumpstart their memory and comfort with music. Its number one goal is to get people re-acquainted with their instrument(s) by not only reviewing theory and technique with etudes, but also providing them with types of music they want to play, including pop, jazz, and classical tunes. Each book contains downloadable audio MP3 files of complete performances of most songs, plus accompaniment-only play-along versions. The download also contains printable PDFs of piano parts for practice or performance opportunities. It’s just the push former players need to fall back in love with their instruments again!