Theory for Strings Viola Book 1: A Music Theory Workbook

By Abigayle Roemer

This workbook provides a priority-based music theory course designed to help string players learn how to read music as quickly and accurately as possible, while gaining a deeper understanding of the way the viola works and the "why" behind music theory concepts-all of which will be applicable towards more complex ideas as they continue their studies.

CONTENTS

HOW TO READ RHYTHMS

Reading Rhythmic Notation in 4/4 MeterClapping and Counting Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Whole Notes, 8th and 16th NotesSubdivisionDotted RhythmsClapping and Counting Rests

HOW TO READ NOTES

Musical AlphabetNote Locations on the Alto Clef StaffSteps and SkipsHalf Steps and Whole StepsSharps, Flats and NaturalsExplaining "Low 2" and Other Finger PatternsLocating any Note on the Fingerboard, in First Position

After completing, students should understand how to:

1. Subdivide, read, and write simple rhythms in 4/4 meter.

2. Understand key signatures and identify correct finger patterns for every string in a given key.

3. Locate any note on the fingerboard of the viola in first position, in keys up to 5 sharps or flats.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F3TCGGJ3
• ISBN13: 9798990505315
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Abigayle Roemer
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"