Essential Elements for Strings Viola Book 1 with EEi Online Resources | Viola Method Songbook and Sheet Music with 150+ Video Lessons and Updated Repertoire | Comprehensive String Method

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

ISBN 13: 9798350120752

Published by Hal Leonard, 2025

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• Title: Essential Elements for Strings Viola Book 1 with EEi Online Resources | Viola Method Songbook and Sheet Music with 150+ Video Lessons and Updated Repertoire | Comprehensive String Method
• Publisher: Hal Leonard
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798350120752
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Comprehensive String Method for Beginning Viola Students * Essential Elements for Strings Viola Book 1 provides a carefully paced introduction for students just beginning their viola studies. With a structured blend of familiar songs, technique exercises, and performance spotlights, this method builds a strong foundation in tone, posture, and note reading. Accurate illustrations and clear finger charts help students develop proper playing position from the very start. * * Interactive Learning with EEi Online Tools * Included with this book is access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), a powerful digital learning platform featuring 150+ instructional videos, interactive assessment tools, and student-focused practice support. EEi also includes 50+ bonus pop songs and teacher resources to enhance classroom and home instruction. * * Tailored Content for Early Viola Development * Book 1 includes subdivision from the beginning, listening exercises for intonation, finger pattern mixing pages, and solo pieces with piano accompaniment. Large fingering charts and reinforced pattern studies support accuracy and consistency in technique. Each new note is paired with audio support to build aural recognition and confidence. * * Designed for Both Teachers and Students * With cross-curricular integration, history, theory, and creativity components, this book supports well-rounded musical development. Performance spotlights and flexible pacing make it suitable for group or private instruction, while assessment sections allow for immediate progress tracking. * * Why Choose Book 1 for Viola: * * Enhanced Starting System with finger pattern reinforcement * * EEi online access with 150+ video lessons and play-alongs * * Performance spotlights and solo with piano for each instrument * * Clear illustrations and large fingering charts * * Listening and rhythm skills built into each unit * * Bonus songs and creativity activities included.

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Founded in 1947, Hal Leonard LLC has become the worlds largest source of music performance and instructional materials, with a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form. They represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time and publish and distribute works from all genres of music for all styles of musicians and ensembles.