Essential Elements for Strings - Viola Book 2 with EEi | Intermediate Viola Method Songbook and Sheet Music for Students and Teachers | Online Learning, Technique, Intonation, and Bowing Development - Softcover

Gillespie, Robert; Tellejohn Hayes, Pamela; Allen, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0634052667 ISBN 13: 9780634052668

Publisher: Hal Leonard, 2003

Synopsis

The Next Step for Advancing Viola Students. Essential Elements for Strings – Viola Book 2 with EEi helps developing violists strengthen their technique, confidence, and musicianship. Designed for intermediate students and guided by top educators, this book supports both classroom and private learning. Perfect for orchestra programs, lessons, or home study, it ensures students continue building on the foundations learned in Book 1 with clear structure and engaging material.

Comprehensive Curriculum for Viola Players. Inside, students explore new bowing techniques, finger patterns, scales, and key changes while improving tone production and rhythm. Carefully sequenced lessons and familiar melodies make learning natural and enjoyable. Each exercise reinforces reading skills, posture, and musical expression, allowing students to advance step by step at their own pace.

Interactive Learning with EEi. Every copy includes access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi)—an innovative online platform that offers hundreds of video lessons, professional play-along recordings, digital assessments, and practice tools. This technology helps students learn anytime and anywhere, while teachers can track progress and provide instant feedback, making it ideal for hybrid or independent instruction.

A Trusted Method for Teachers and Parents. Used by music educators worldwide, this resource supports group ensembles and individual study alike. It’s also a thoughtful gift for aspiring violists who are eager to develop their skills with structured, interactive guidance.

Trusted by teachers, loved by students. Essential Elements for Strings – Viola Book 2 combines expert pedagogy with engaging digital learning to inspire confidence and creativity in every young musician.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634052667
• ISBN 13: 9780634052668
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48