Pieces using the finger pattern 01-2-34 plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers
2nd and 3rd position pieces
A range of bowing techniques, e.g. spiccato, hooked bowing, and string crossing
Original pieces in different styles plus well-known pieces
Duets with parts of equal difficulty
CD with performances and backings for all the pieces as well as tuning tracks; drumkit and bass added for the jazz and rock numbers
Straightforward piano accompaniments available in a separate volume
Viola Time Sprinters is the third book in this hugely successful series, building on the firm technical and stylistic foundations of Joggers and Runners.
You'll find pieces in first, second, and third position, as well as a range of bowing techniques, including spiccato, hooked bowing, and string crossing. The book includes original pieces in different styles, pieces by a range of composers, and duets with parts of equal difficulty, together with a CD of performances and backings. Straightforward piano accompaniments are available in a separate volume.
Kathy and David Blackwell: Ready to rock
Kathy and David Blackwell: Clear skies
Beethoven: Ode to joy from Symphony No. 9
Kathy and David Blackwell: Song from the show
Kathy and David Blackwell: Starry night
Kathy and David Blackwell: Paris café
Medieval carol: Gaudete!
Kathy and David Blackwell: Jacob's dance
Kathy and David Blackwell: Sprint finish
Trad. Spanish: Bolero
Rossini: William Tell
Trad. English: Country gardens
Kathy and David Blackwell: You and me
Kathy and David Blackwell: The road to Donegal
Kathy and David Blackwell: Full circle
Kathy and David Blackwell: Thirsty work
Kathy and David Blackwell: Farewell to Skye
Kathy and David Blackwell: Lady Katherine's pavane
Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from The Nutcracker
Telemann: Allegro in D
Trad. Scottish: Blair Atholl
Kathy and David Blackwell: Still reeling
Kathy and David Blackwell: Mexican fiesta
Kathy and David Blackwell: Show stopper
Kathy and David Blackwell: Spy movie
Dvorak: Largo from the New World Symphony)
Handel: Hornpipe from the Water Music
Kathy and David Blackwell: Hungarian folk dance
Kathy and David Blackwell: Wild West
Kathy and David Blackwell: Midnight song
Spiritual: Wade in the water
Kathy and David Blackwell: Dominant gene
Kathy and David Blackwell: Chromatic cats
Kathy and David Blackwell: Show off!
Spiritual: Little lamb
Bizet: Habanera from Carmen
32 pages | 311x232mm
