Bratsche spielen. Eine Einführung für Erwachsene. Band 2: Viola Textbook

Galka understands that adult returners and intermediate violists need material that respects their musical maturity while building technique systematically. The balance of teacher duets, motivating repertoire, and optional piano accompaniments keeps students engaged without overwhelming them, and the fact that this second volume builds directly on proven first-band pedagogy means you're working with methods already tested in real studios and classrooms.

Engaging and purposeful. Each piece balances musical satisfaction with specific technical work, so students experience genuine musical moments rather than disconnected drills. The duet format creates immediate ensemble experience that keeps motivation high.

Adult violists who have completed foundational study and are ready to deepen their technique and repertoire, as well as returning players brushing up after a break from the instrument. Teachers working with intermediate students will find this second volume a natural continuation of structured, motivating learning.

• Play the teacher part with clear phrasing and appropriate tempo so the student part sits naturally in the musical line rather than feeling like an exercise.
• When using the downloadable piano accompaniments, rehearse them separately first to ensure your student hears the harmonic context before combining all three parts.
• Review technical passages in isolation before tackling full pieces; Galka's practice studies provide this framework, so use them as stepping stones rather than skipping ahead.
• Encourage students to listen for their own voice's role within the ensemble texture, especially in pieces where the viola isn't always the melody carrier.

This textbook works best as a primary method during weekly lessons with adult students, progressing through it over a full season or two. Its structure also makes it suitable for small group viola classes where teacher duets allow all students to play simultaneously.

• Intermediate bow control and articulation
• Reading at the intermediate level in treble clef
• Technical facility across the viola's range
• Ensemble listening and response within duet and trio textures
• Vibrato application and control
• Rhythmic accuracy in varied meters and tempos