Se VIOLA a am + yi MzINTRODUCTION FOR THE STUDENT: This volume is part of the worldwide Suzuki Method of teaching. The companion recording should be used along with this publication, A piano accompaniment book is also available for this material. FOR THE TEACHER: In order to be an efective Suzuki teacher, ongoing, education is encouraged. Each regional Suzuki association provides teacher development for its membership via conferexces, institutes, short-term and long-term programs, In order to remain current, you are encouraged to become a member of your regional Suzuki association, and, if not already included, the International Suzuki Association FOR THE PARENT: Credentials are essential for any Suzuki teacher you choose. We recommend you ask your teacher for his or her credentials, especially those related to training in the Suzuki Method, The Suzuki Method experience should foster a positive relationship among the teacher, parent and child. Choosing the right teacher is of utmost importance. In order to obtain more information about the Suzuki Association in your region, please contact: International Suzuki Association ‘wowwintemationalsuzuki org,VIOLA PART | VOL. 3 Suzuki VIOLA SCHOOL Volume 3 Viola Part Revised Edition {© 2009, 1999, 1983 Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Sole publisher forthe entire world except pan ‘Summy-Birchard no Exclusive print ight administered by Aled Publishing Co, ne Allrights resorved. Printed in USA, ISBN 0-7579-2475-1 ISBN-13:978-0-7579-2475.0 ‘The Suzuki name, logo and whe! device are tademicks of Dr Shinichi Suzi sed under exclusive license by Summy-Bichard, ne. ry distin, pation or emagenss f esomesione cern clin git win ne oe Unban nage he US, apa tana ply owINTRODUCTION This transposition of the SUZUKI VIOLIN SCHOOL makes available to the viola student the carefully structured repertoire of The Suzuki ‘Method — a method that teaches basic playing skills and develops listening and memorizing ability through the playing of beautiful music. Regardless of the age of the student, it is hoped that Dr. Suzuki's principles of learning by listening, training the memory, and concentrating on producing a beautiful tone will be observed. Remember that ability develops after a composition has been leamed — in the mastering process. The practice suggestions emphasize the need to isolate technical and musical problems, and encourage the teacher to use all the opportunities inherent in the repertoire for orderly growth toward mastery of the instrument. Doris Preucil STUDY POINTS FOR VOLUME 3 1. Have the children listen daily to the recordings of the music they are currently studying. This listening helps them make rapid progress. 2. Tonalization should always be included at each lesson and should be a part of the daily practice at home. 3. Constant attention should be given to accurate intonation. 4. In Volume 3, particular emphasis should be placed on the study of phrasing. Children should lea to end each phrase pianissimo. SUGGESTIONS FOR TONE PRODUCTION It is best to hold the bow with the right comer of the thumb tip placed ‘opposite the middle and ring fingers. The power of the thumb pressing at this location is an important factor in tone production. ‘The student should always play with the bow held firmly so that the tip of the bow remains steady. A superior tone depends on this bow hold.SeEAAMHESE CONTENTS Gavotte, P. Martini Minuet, J. $. Bac Gavotte in G Minor, J. S. Bach. Humoresque, A. Dvofdk Gavotte, J. Becker... Minuet, K. 439B, W. A. Mozart, arr. D. Preucil Gavotte (from Orchestral Suite No. 3), J. S. Bach. Bourrée, J. S. Bach Practice Suggestions, Doris Preucil ‘Transcribed for Viola and Piano by Doris PreucilTonalization Each lesson should begin with tonaliztion, Tonalization should be stressed constantly in order to improve and refine the tone. ‘Atte lesion use both bowing altematives P)and V for beginning each exercise. J=60 ny S.C. FosterExercises for Changing Strings ‘These exercises should be taught at each lesson, and practiced very slowly at first. Increase the speed as the child’ ability develops. As the speed increases, the bow strokes should become shorter.ul Gavotte Martini Allegro moderato > ° Ww oD y : =>S 7 =e practic supgestions on page 2. wasralMinuet 1 Allegretto mf’ con grazia "See practice suggestions on pages 2223, masTempo T BP congrazia mp calanao P 3s3 Gavotte in G Minor Allegretto, 4.8.Bach Aly ‘Ser practice svggestions on page 23. amassKD 0 o 0 7 a 8) a ow » a e008 oo ao “ of 000 (Observe the erescondos and diminuendos by eontoling Le varying how pens (wower bow stoke ate Indication pan ate stoke at Pracsice nis ech phase beauty, pans hing» short and of stroke Tonalization G minor (melodic) scale ‘Ty to ake alte ones have the resonance ofthe open stings. [Note that he th and Teh tones areca raised one ha step inthe sseending tale ut appear as inthe Ke) sgnatve inthe descending sale cass4 Humoresque A. Dvokik frog Poco lento e grazioso 5. 4 pleggiero patempo P rite dim, Satempo3 largamente a ‘ 4 2 patempo ® mw tes meno patempo PP rosso 53 1 2 2 rit.e dim. Ppp Preliminary Practice ‘Set bow at idle, Use a very short bow stroke esp the how on the string during he est, ee See5] Gavotte Jean Becker Allegro moderato y a mass15 ass16 C Major Scale in Thirds In every bar except bar 7, the first and third notes are a perfect fifth apart, and can be fingered directly across from the other. In bar 7, they create a diminished fifth, with the second finger one-half step lower on the higher string, The diminished fifth occurs in every key between the 7th and 4th tones of the scale. Chromatic Scales Slide the finger without moving the hand. STete aie he :6) Minuet in D Allegretto W.A. Mozart, K.439B D.Prewcil f mp ‘practice suggestions on page 24 o243s7| Gavotte (from Orchestral Suite No. 3) Gavotte I JS, Bach Allegro, : 7 2) py onass9 Gavotte It 5 = Ve f P i ~ v crese, as20 8 Bourrée LS.Bach Bourrée 1 Allegro © wasai Bourrée I ee # ee Sh seh ‘Chota Exava: Play with the sime esonant sound as that produced when tuning Taprseticing chords, th forefinger shouldbe ites off the how The Pow should Be alt conoied principal othe Sd and Ath inert oe2 (Gavotte by Martini) Bowing: Place bow slighly shove middle and use entire arm for the repeated up-bows. Remember to use good bow distribution. Quick long ‘bows can be used in loud passages. Use slower and lighter strokes for phrase endings. Fingering: Review the C minor tonalization and the three finger patterns ‘below. 3. 2 Practice piling 1st finger back without the hand in this exercise which prepares measure 28. Try it two ways: both holding and picking up the 2nd finger. ‘Memory: The sections of Gavotte have been designated in the music by the use of leters. Note that a varying section always alternates with the ‘A section. Compare B with D, and C with E, to see how they differ. Practice each section separately until independently secure. (Minuet) Please refer to practice suggestions in Suzuki Viola Volume 1, Minuet No. 3, for the C major portion. ‘At measure 50, note change of key to C minor. Review this finger pattern, keeping Ist and 2nd fingers spread when using 3rd and 4th fingers. Try to Keep space open all the way to the base of the fingers. ‘check pitch A 4 a2B ‘C melodic minor seale: Note that the 6th and 7th tones are each raised in the ascending scale, but appear as inthe key signature inthe descending scale, (Gavotte in G minor) 1, Section B is fingered in second position. Shifting exereises are found jn Suzuki Viola Volume 2. Try this game: drop arm during rests, and replace finger precisely in tune. See example below fn A A rn 2. ‘The alternate fingering in 3rd position is advised in section C. In ‘measures 36 and 38, shift up to 3rd position on Ist finger. Always shift on finger last used.Py (Minuet in D) ch the pitches carefully, BY Avoid curting 4th finger. (Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 3) 1) Practice holding fingers down as indicated by connecting lines. 2) Use alternating bowings. Exercises are for practice in both holding and lifting fingers. Try to avoid curling 4th finger when placing 3rd finger, Repeat each measure several times. oo a ‘When shifting from an open string feel the distance of the Shift in the hand (between ‘thumb and firs finger) Ist pos. 2nd pos. Ist pos. 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