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Essential Technique for Strings (Original Series): Viola is designed to help developing musicians strengthen the skills needed for orchestra performance. Created by Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie, and Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, this trusted method provides intermediate violists with a clear and progressive path to technical mastery. * * The book is divided into three major sections: higher positions and shifting, keys and scales, and bowings with special techniques. Each page offers carefully structured exercises that guide players through essential steps, making it easy to build confidence and fluency. With its flexible sequence, teachers and students can adapt lessons to match personal learning goals or classroom needs. * * Ideal for orchestra programs, private study, or practice at home, this volume is a valuable resource for students preparing for ensemble playing. Its structured approach encourages steady improvement while fostering musical expression. Whether you are an advancing beginner or working toward more complex repertoire, this collection supports lasting growth. It also serves as a reliable music teacher resource and a thoughtful gift for violists who want to improve their skills.
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Allen works as a performing-arts career consultant and teaches at his own dance studio in Colorado Springs.
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