Theory for Strings Viola Book 1

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.CONTENTSHOW TO READ RHYTHMSReading Rhythmic Notation in 4/4 MeterClapping and Counting Quarter Notes, Half Notes, Whole Notes, 8th and 16th NotesSubdivisionDotted RhythmsClapping and Counting RestsHOW TO READ NOTESMusical 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 PositionAfter 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.