Viola Sight-Reading Vol.1

An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns.

Original tunes, rather than abstract sight-reading exercises.

214 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical styles.

Eight sections ranging from open strings to 3rd position.

Each section concludes with a set of duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading.

Tunes progress towards all key signatures up to three sharps and flats.

Preliminary towards grade 5.

Contents

Preface

To the pupil: why sight-reading?

Section 1: Open strings

Section 2: Open strings in 2-, 3- and 4-time

Section 3: Adding the 2nd finger

Section 4: Using the 3rd finger in major keys

Section 5: New keys: F major, Bb major and Eb major

Section 6: New rhythms and slurs

Section 7: Counting quaver beats in 3/8 time

Section 8: Compound time

Glossary

Author: Kember John

Editor: Smith Roger

Score Pages: 75

Language: English, French, German

Publisher: Schott