The viola: complete guide for teachers and students

By Henry Barrett and Betsy Mason Barrett

Book Overview

The second edition is extensively expanded in its graded lists of studies and solos

This book, in its encyclopedic catalog of viola literature in print, and (perhaps most important) in its treatment of the musical and pedagogical aspects of teaching the viola. A work already unique has been augmented in all its major aspects. The excerpts that follow are from reviews of the out-of-print first edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817308857
• ISBN13: 9780817308858
• Release Date: December 1996
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

The Viola

This is my favorite resource on playing and teaching the viola. I presented a copy to each of my graduating viola students as a gift. I'm delighted that it is still available.

Excellent resource for Viola Teachers

I have been using this book with my Viola Studio for several years. Some of the most useful parts I find are the graded repertoire list, his discussion on technical set up issues, and he goes into several useful techniques on relaxation and breathing exercises and incorporating those ideas into making the "compleat" violist. I highly recommend it, and I include this as an optional text for my viola studio at the University of Florida.

The viola handbook

Very knowledgable book. The best book that I could find on the internet.

Outstanding Resource!!!

I am a violinist, but picked up this book looking for tips on technique and practice. This book is as helpful and relevant for a violinist as it is for my Brothers of the Bow of the Alto persuasion. Well-written and amply illustrated, this is a must read for serious viola students and a strong recommendation for violinists as well. It covers everything from how to hold the instrument to bowing technique to reading music and even (to my horror) transferring from violin to viola! If you are a strings teacher and haven't read this book I urge you to look it over. I don't believe you'll be disappointed...I sure wasn't!

Every violist should own this book.

This book is an excellent resource for any violist, but teachers will find it especially useful. It covers nearly everything you need to know about the viola and how to teach it, from repertory lists and goals for each grade level, to music terms and practice techniques.