Overview

Viola Online String Sampler Viola Sheet Music is a fun and easy way to actively learn, study and play beautiful viola music from a wide variety of styles and eras. 54 pieces are featured, representing music history periods, styles and cultures, including Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century, Fiddle, Klezmer, Gypsy, Chinese, Greek, Carnatic, Arabic, Mariachi, Ragtime and Blues. These arrangements have been simplified for advanced beginners to intermediate players, and provide a representative sampling of most major forms of string music such as concertos, symphonies, sonatas, quartets and trios. A study guide, sold separately, explains the history and musical form of the selected pieces, and includes viola technique tips for each piece of music. As an added bonus, sound files of each piece are currently available on a website, Viola Online(TM) http: //www.violaonline.com (no guarantees are made that these sound files and website will be available indefinitely). In addition to sound files, Viola Online(TM) content includes a review of viola basics such as instrument care and tuning; viola playing position; fingering assistance; viola technique tips; scales and etudes; and music theory basics. Let the music begin!