How to Play the Viola

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    6. Beginning Music Theory for Viola
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    Think you're ready to learn music theory for the viola? In this lesson, learn about the quarter note, half note, and whole note (and their corresponding rests).

    Think you're ready to learn music theory for the viola? In this lesson, learn about the quarter note, half note, and whole note (and their corresponding rests).

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    7. More Music Theory for the Viola
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    This lesson introduces the viola clef, staff, bar lines, and measures, and practices rhythms on the staff in preparation for reading notes on the viola.

    This lesson introduces the viola clef, staff, bar lines, and measures, and practices rhythms on the staff in preparation for reading notes on the viola.

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    8. Playing First Notes on the Viola
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    Start to play your first notes on the viola! In this music lesson for beginners, practice fingering playing arco, pizzicato, and using racing tape to help.

    Start to play your first notes on the viola! In this music lesson for beginners, practice fingering playing arco, pizzicato, and using racing tape to help.

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    9. Notes & Fingering on the Viola
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    In this beginner music lesson on how to play the viola, learn the best techniques for becoming comfortable with fingering and note names on all strings.

    In this beginner music lesson on how to play the viola, learn the best techniques for becoming comfortable with fingering and note names on all strings.

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    10. Playing Scales & First Songs on Viola
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    Ready to play your first songs on viola? In this beginner lesson, learn how to play the C, G, and D major scales and a few simple folk songs—arco and pizzicato.

    Ready to play your first songs on viola? In this beginner lesson, learn how to play the C, G, and D major scales and a few simple folk songs—arco and pizzicato.

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Icole R
Please send me more songs, identify the strings by the colors, for example red for A and black is for G I think, what is blue & green for ( the middle strings)? I really enjoyed your lesson and purchased the DVDS. I hope 70 is not to old to learn.
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Of course it's not too old! As long as you have time and a willing mind and heart, nothing in this arena is out of reach. If you will send me an email to michellewillis_2@msn.com I can see what I can send to you for additional enrichment.
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