Preview: Bethena: Scott Joplin's Ragtime Waltz for Viola Ensemble
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SKU: A0.887119
Composed by Scott Joplin. Arranged by Eliana Haig. 20th Century,Ragtime. Individual part. 18 pages. Viola Spot Music #3108615. Published by Viola Spot Music (A0.887119)."Bethena" is a ragtime waltz composed by Scott Joplin in 1905. With its moderate tempo and beautiful melodic writing, this arrangement showcases the singing tone and range of the viola, and is appropriate for both student and professional groups (see playing level notes below). I have shortened the composition by removing several sections from the original piano score, in order to create a simpler, more student-friendly arrangement.
Joplin wrote "Bethena" shortly after the death of his wife, Freddie, of pneumonia. Bethena's sweet, wistful melodies seem to recall happy memories from another time.
Duration: approx. 3:15
Playing Level
Viola 4: RCM Level 2, ASTA Level 2, Suzuki early-mid book 2 The part 4 bowings are simple and the piece is at a moderate tempo. Some use of low 2nd finger, high 3rd finger, and low 1st finger.
Viola 3: RCM Level 2, ASTA Level 2, Suzuki early-mid book 2. Some use of low 2nd finger, high 3rd finger, and low 1st finger. Optional double stops. If the student is not comfortable with double-stopping, they may play the top line only.
Viola 2: RCM Level 2, ASTA Level 2, Suzuki late book 2. One passage requiring shift to the 3rd position. Some use of low 2nd finger, high 3rd finger, and low 1st finger. Repeated syncopated rhythms.
Viola 1: RCM Level 6, ASTA Level 5, Suzuki Book 4-5. Treble Clef. Shifts up to the 5th position at a moderate tempo. Extended passages in 3rd position. Some chromatic passages.
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