Suzuki Viola School, Volume 4: Digital Audio Download

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Suzuki Viola School, Volume 4: Digital Audio Download

International Edition

Performed by William Preucil, Sr. / piano accompaniment performed by Doris Preucil

Item: 00-AA-0000184

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1 01 Concerto No 2 3rd Movement --:--

2 02 Concerto No 5 1st Movement --:--

3 03 Concerto in D Minor Op 3 No 6 1st Movement --:--

01 Concerto No 2 3rd Movement

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Series: Suzuki Viola School

Publisher: Alfred Music

UPC: 038081363486

SKU: 00-AA-0000184

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About the Creator: Shinichi Suzuki

Shinichi Suzuki revolutionized string pedagogy by building on a simple conviction: every child could develop musical ability through systematic, sequential training and a supportive home environment. His method, developed in mid-20th century Japan, prioritizes listening, imitation, and repetition before formal note-reading, creating musicians who develop secure intonation and confident musicianship from their earliest lessons.

The Suzuki approach has become foundational to string instruction worldwide. By Volume 4, students have internalized fundamental techniques and are ready to tackle more substantial repertoire that challenges their musicianship while reinforcing core skills. The method's cumulative design means every piece serves a pedagogical purpose alongside its musical merit.

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Why we love this

Volume 4 moves students into substantially more sophisticated territory while maintaining the pedagogical integrity that makes Suzuki method work. The recorded accompaniments here are essential: they anchor intonation work, model phrasing with real musical intent, and let students hear themselves as part of an ensemble rather than in isolation.

What to expect

The pieces in Volume 4 begin to reveal the viola's warmth in its upper range while still respecting the instrument's lower register. Musical ideas feel more developed and less fragmentary than earlier volumes; students hear themselves playing complete musical thoughts rather than building blocks.

Who it's for

Students working through the Suzuki Viola School curriculum who are solidifying their technique in third and fourth positions while encountering richer harmonic accompaniments and more substantial solo material. This volume works for players roughly in their second or third year of consistent study.

How to get the most out of it

Listen to the recording multiple times before touching the viola. Internalize the tempo, character, and phrasing choices so your practice sessions reinforce what you've heard, not fight against it.
Mark fingering and position shifts in your score before rehearsing with the accompaniment. This prevents fumbling during playback and lets you focus on tone quality and intonation.
Record yourself playing along with the accompaniment track, then listen back without the recording. You'll hear exactly where your intonation wavers or your rhythm drifts.
Play through the full piece at performance tempo with the accompaniment, even during early-stage practice. The Suzuki method builds technique through repertoire, and hearing yourself as a musical partner accelerates that process.

How to use it

Use these recorded accompaniments in private studio lessons to mark progress and build ensemble awareness. Students preparing for group recitals benefit from hearing professional-quality backing that demonstrates how their part sits within a fuller musical texture.