Workbook for Strings, Book 1: Viola Book

Beginning and intermediate viola students preparing for orchestra participation. This workbook works best for players who benefit from structured take-home reinforcement of fundamentals alongside their ensemble rehearsals.

Assign sections of this workbook weekly throughout the first year to reinforce what students are learning in rehearsal. It pairs well with any string orchestra method, functioning as a parallel resource that ensures note reading and fingerboard knowledge stay sharp between rehearsals.

• Note reading on the viola staff and in relation to fingerboard positions
• Understanding and recognizing key signatures
• Identifying and applying finger patterns across strings
• Reading and interpreting standard musical terms and symbols
• Scale knowledge foundational to orchestra repertoire