I Used to Play Viola
An Innovative Method for Adults Returning to Play
by Czech Folk Song
Viola - Sheet Music

Chamber Music viola

SKU: CF.BF82

An Innovative Method for Adults Returning to Play. Composed by Czech Folk Song, Doris Gazda, English Folk Song, Franz Joseph Haydn, George Poulton, Henry Ghys, Irish Folk Song, Jacques Offenbach, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Lyra Davidica, Patrick Gilmore, Samuel Ward, Traditional, and etc. Arranged by Doris Gazda Larry Clark. SWS. Back To School. Book and CD. With Standard notation. 48 pages. Carl Fischer Music #BF82. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.BF82).

ISBN 9780825890994. UPC: 798408090999. 9 x 12 inches.

If you have ever played the viola before, you remember how much fun it can be to make music.Isn’t it about time that you dust off that old instrument and revisit those good times by relearningto play again? That’s what I Used to Play is all about.First and foremost, this book is meant to get you re-acquainted with your instrument by providingyou with the type of music you want to play. This book contains a wide variety of songs in varyingstyles, giving you countless hours of enjoyment.The downloadable audio flies contain rhythm-section accompaniments (without the melody) foreach song. You’ll get more satisfaction studying, practicing and performing by playing along witha band. Use the printable PDF files of the piano accompaniments to play this music with a pianistfriend, giving you more performance opportunities. As a bonus, the audio file contains completeperformances of the songs to give you a goal of a performance standard.We know it’s been a while since you’ve played, and we’ll help you every step of the way. We’veincluded useful reviews of the basics of music theory, plus a wealth of exercises to get you backin shape. So, what are you waiting for? Get your instrument back out of the case and get backto doing one of the things that you loved to do – playing music! And please, do it for the fun of itwith I Used to Play!.
If you ever played the viola before, you know what a joy it is to actively participate in making music. Well, that iswhat this book is all about. First and foremost we want you to have fun! We have designed this book to include awide variety of songs in many different styles, just for the fun of making music. I Used To Play Viola also containsmany exercises and pieces designed for the adult musician to re-learn skills that may have been learned many yearsago. It begins with a review of important musical terms and music theory followed by exercises and pieces that reintroducethe string player to using the instrument and the bow. The techniques covered are basic to playing easyorchestral and chamber music. The pieces cover a broad range of styles and are generally familiar to most peoplewho have been involved in listening to music through the years.Practice some of the technical exercises and then turn to one of the pieces you would like to play and try reading it.If the piece you have selected has a technique that you are not sure of, try to find that technique in the opening pagesof the book and practice it as an exercise. You can also listen to the piece and play along with the track that is playedby a viola and piano and in some cases, other fun accompaniment instruments. When you become sure of yourself,you can try playing with the accompaniment track without the melody.I Used To Play Viola is not a beginner’s book. If you are new to playing an instrument we suggest that you obtaina beginner’s book and a teacher. After you have mastered the basics you can then come back to the material in theI Used To Play Viola book.Remember to have fun and enjoy making music!