Essential Technique for Strings (Essential Elements Book 3): Viola (Paperback)

Robert Gillespie

ISBN 10: 0634069306 / ISBN 13: 9780634069307

Published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2004

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Paperback. (Essential Elements). Essential Elements for Strings offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Essential Elements now includes Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education resource. EEi introduces the first-ever, easy set of technology tools for online teaching, learning, assessment, and communication. ideal for teaching today's beginning band and string students, both in the classroom and at home. For more information, visit Hal Leonard Online - Essential Elements Interactive. For a complete overview of Book 3, click here. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Essential Technique for Strings (Essential Elements Book 3): Viola (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0634069306
• ISBN 13: 9780634069307
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Advance Your Viola Skills with Essential Technique for Strings Book 3 * This method book is ideal for viola players ready to develop deeper technique and musicianship. Essential Technique for Strings Book 3 builds on foundational skills with carefully crafted exercises, scale studies, and performance etudes tailored to the viola. * * Includes EEi: A Complete Interactive Learning Platform * Your purchase includes access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi), a digital music education system with over 150 video lessons, assessments, and real-time feedback tools. Whether in a classroom or at home, students benefit from structured support and professional instruction via EEi. * * Focused Exercises for Viola Technique and Expression * This book addresses key areas of viola performance such as shifting, tone development, bowing control, and musical interpretation. Exercises are written with the unique needs of violists in mind, providing targeted progress in both solo and ensemble contexts. * * A Trusted Music Teacher Resource * Educators will find this book a flexible and practical tool for both group and private instruction. It works seamlessly alongside earlier books in the series, ensuring continuity and allowing teachers to customize their curriculum to meet student needs. * * Perfect for Students and Gifting * Whether for classroom use or independent study, this book offers a comprehensive approach to musical growth. It's also an excellent music teacher resource or a thoughtful gift for viola students ready to move beyond beginner materials and refine their craft.

About the Author

Allen works as a performing-arts career consultant and teaches at his own dance studio in Colorado Springs.