Sassmannshaus, Early Start on the Viola Book 3

For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading string mehods for children in German-speaking countries. In fact, more than half a million players have successfully learned to play the violin, viola and cello using this method. For more than three decades The Sassmannshaus Tradition has been one of the leading string mehods for children in German-speaking countries. In fact, more than half a million players have successfully learned to play the violin, viola and cello using this method. The Sassmannshaus Tradition for viola is now availabe in English and has been adapted, both in content and songs, for today's English-speaking children. What makes this method so unique? *Large print notes and texts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children. *Note reading is emphasized from the first lesson, encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning. * Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing. * Advanced viola techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form. Volume 3 The first two volumes of this method provided an easy introduction to viola playing. This third volume is designed to further expand the learner's familiarity with this material. Until now, the music, text and illustrations were presented in large print, as befits the children's mental development - that also limited the number of pieces available in Volume 1 and 2. The organisation of this volume by finger patterns can be used to widen repertoire choices while the child is still working on Volume 2.