String Basics Solos, Book 1, Viola
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Composed by Jeremy Woolstenhulme, Kirt Mosier, and Wendy Barden. Orchestra method/study. String Basics,String Basics Solos Book 1 - 25 Solos for Beginning String Players,String Basics Solos Series. Methods, Repertoire, Strings. Music book. 24 pages. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #122VA. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.122VA).ISBN 9780849735738. 9 x 12 inches.
Featuring 25 solos for recitals, festivals, informal gatherings, or just for fun, String Basics Solos Book 1 includes a mix of classical themes, folk songs, and original works by Jeremy Woolstenhulme. It was created so that all four string instrument books include the same solos, and in the same keys. When beginning level students start to play solos, many do not have private teachers. Since solo playing is an integral part of the overall musical experience, the introduction of solos in the classroom offers a positive environment for all. For students in a remote or online learning environment, this solo book is absolutely perfect.
String Basics Solos Book 1 starts with very easy solos (grade .5) and gradually progresses in difficulty (grade 1.5). Violin, viola, and cello solos remain in first position. Some bass solos reach high D and require basic shifting. Key signatures, note values, rhythm patterns, slurs, articulations, and road maps are consistent with those introduced in most book 1 methods. A piano accompaniment book is also available and recorded accompaniments are easily accessed via the “Kjos Interactive Practice Studio.” No additional cost beyond the purchase of a student book. Accompaniments composed and recorded by Kirt Mosier. Each solo was specially selected and arranged so that different performance experiences can be easily attained with success. The shorter solos are interspersed throughout the book so that students can perform them for casual occasions at home, at family or group gatherings, for orchestra recruitment presentations, for a school faculty or staff member celebrating a special occasion, and much more. The short solos are also ideal for less confident students who are giving solos a try for the first time and they work well for students learning to memorize. The one-page solos offer myriad opportunities for student performances. There are some fun solos, including a Christmas medley and an original fiddle tune. Also featured is the popular Canon by Pachelbel. The repertoire is varied in style to appeal to students’ tastes. Many of the solos are appropriate for adjudicated festivals, recitals, and concerts. Offering the opportunity for solo playing is enriching for students and allows them to explore new musical challenges widely different from their ensemble experiences. String Basics Solos Book 1 starts with very easy solos and gradually progresses in difficulty. Violin, viola, and cello solos remain in first position. Some bass solos reach high D and require basic shifting on the G string. Suggested fingerings are provided. Key signatures, note values, rhythm patterns, slurs, articulations, and road maps are consistent with those introduced in String Basics Book 1 and most heterogeneous classroom method books. Dynamics do go beyond what is typically seen in a first level method book so that students have the opportunity to work on expression and musicality.