74VA - Essentials for Strings - Viola

by Gerald E. Anderson

Essentials for Strings is an excellent systematic and comprehensive approach to technical development for use by full string orchestras, string ensembles, and individual string players.

Features

RHYTHM

Teaches a consistent counting system.
Develops excellent sight-reading skills.
Shows note relationships via graphic "rhythm boxes."
Provides 18 pages of bowed rhythm studies.
TECHNIQUE

Scales, Arpeggios, and Broken Thirds in one, two, and three octaves, in every major and minor key.
All studies are fingered for each instrument.
Gives rhythmic variations for all exercises.

56 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Gerald E. Anderson is the author and co-author of numerous instrumental music pedagogical materials, including Essentials for Strings, All for Strings, Best in Class, Orchestra Expressions, Harmonized Rhythms, and Essentials for Strings.

Mr. Anderson holds BS and MS degrees in music education from the University of Illinois. He taught instrumental music for 19 years in all levels of school, from elementary school through college.