The Viola : Complete Guide for Teachers and Students

Foreword v Literature for Viola 1(42) Transcriptions 2(2) Original Music for Viola 4(4) Methods and Studies 8(1) Graded Lists of Studies and Solos 8(20) Elementary Level 8(6) Intermediate Level 14(6) Advanced Level 20(8) Representative Programs for Advanced Players 28(1) Foreign Terms Used in Viola Music 29(13) Source Books for Solo Viola Literature 42(1) The Complete Violist: Some Preliminary Considerations 43(14) Ways in Which People Grow 43(1) The Forgotten Self 43(1) Three Psychophysical Systems 44(1) F. M. Alexander 44(1) Moshe Feldenkrais 44(1) B. M. Mensendieck 44(1) Aspects of Physical Functioning 45(11) Breathing 45(1) Benefits of Full, Correct Breathing 45(1) Directions for Experiencing Natural Breathing 46(1) The Complete Breath 46(1) Alternate Nostril Breathing 47(1) Posture 47(1) Marks of Good Posture---Standing 48(1) Good Posture---Seated 49(1) Standing up from Seated Position 50(1) Relaxation 51(1) Yoga Method of Relaxation 51(1) Scientific Method of Relaxation 52(1) Refinement of Motion 52(2) A Zen Approach 54(2) Bibliography 56(1) Psychophysical Systems 56(1) Systems of Growth 56(1) Yoga 56(1) Zen 56(1) Technical Aspects of Teaching Viola 57(53) Left-Hand Technique 57(13) Position in Performance 57(2) Posture in Performance 59(1) Four Aspects of Left-Hand Technique 60(1) Articulation 60(1) Intonation 60(4) Shifting 64(4) Vibrato 68(2) Bowing Technique 70(23) Motion in Bowing 70(2) Functions of the Bowing Units 72(3) Types of Bowing 75(1) On-the-String Legato 75(10) On-the-String Marcato 85(3) Off-the-String 88(3) Bowing Conventions 91(1) Typical Bowing Variations for Use with Scales and Studies 92(1) Books Analyzing Bowing Problems 93(1) Three Approaches to String Study 93(2) The Rhythmical Approach 93(1) Direction-of-Motion Approach 94(1) Gestalt Approach 94(1) The Lesson-The Practice Period 95(7) A Workable Learning Sequence 95(2) Practice Techniques for Studies 97(5) Organization of Practice Time 102(1) Patterns of Poor Practice to be Avoided 102(1) Music Reading 102(5) Gauge for Reading Level 103(1) Rhythmical Reading 103(1) The Alto Clef 104(1) Position Chart for Viola 105(1) Changing Clefs 105(1) Harmonics 106(1) Transferring from Violin to Viola 107(3) Summary of Negative Qualities and their Correction 108(1) Methods Designed for Changing from Violin to Viola 109(1) Pedagogic Aspects of Teaching Viola 110 The Learning Process 110 Principles of Learning Applicable to Music Study 110 The Role of Practice in the Learning Process 111 Motivation as an Aid to the Learning Process 111 Aids to Motivation in Music Study 112 Learning Difficulties 112 The Slow Learner 112 Motor Control and Tension in Performance 113 Principles of Movement 113 Types of Defective Motion 113 Common Defective Motions Applied to Viola Performance 113 Teaching Techniques 114 Good Teaching Techniques 114 Common Errors in Teaching 115 Problem Solving 115 Steps in Problem Solving 115 Conclusion 116