Alfred Publishing Suzuki Viola School Viola Part Vol.3 Rev. Edition - Alto
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Essential Information About This Method
Essential Information About This Method
- Progressive Suzuki-style approach: a selection of classical pieces and studies to gradually build viola technique.
- Content in English: ideal for students and teachers working with an international method or bilingual curriculum.
- Motivating repertoire: gavottes, minuets, bourrées, and character pieces to develop musicality and sense of style.
- Practice tools: exercises, studies, and practice tips to structure sessions and improve consistency.
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Summary of This Method
This English method for viola follows the Suzuki pedagogical spirit, combining technical learning with classical repertoire. Designed to support solid progression, it offers exercises and studies targeting essential fundamentals for the violist: intonation, tone quality, left and right hand coordination, and bow control (detached bowing, slurs, articulations).
The content is based on a selection of well-known pieces, particularly suited for working phrasing and style. Included are: "Gavotte" (P. Martini), "Minuet" and "Gavotte in G Minor" (J. S. Bach), "Humoresque" (A. Dvorak), "Gavotte" (J. Becker), as well as "Minuet, K.439B" by W. A. Mozart (arranged by D. Preucil). The method also features a "Gavotte" from J. S. Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 and a "Bourrée" by the same composer, providing a coherent foundation to work on dance rhythms, momentum, musical breathing, and clarity of attacks.
To guide the student in organizing practice, the "Practice Suggestions" section (Doris Preucil) offers concrete guidance: how to approach a difficult passage, balance work between technique and musicality, stabilize tempo, and develop good repetition habits. This resource is particularly relevant for viola lessons, personal practice, or teaching in conservatories and music schools, with writing designed to promote measurable and steady progress.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Suzuki | Instrumentation | Viola |
| Arranger | Doris Preucil | Genre | Classical sheet music |
| Edition | Book | Language | English |
Questions frequently asked
Which pieces are included in Suzuki Viola School Volume 3?
The collection notably includes Humoresque by Antonín Dvořák, Gavotte by P. Martini, and Minuet, K.439B by W. A. Mozart, arranged by Doris Preucil. Dances by J. S. Bach, including a Bourrée and a Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 3, are also part of the program.
Is the Suzuki Viola Method Volume 3 available in French?
The texts in this edition are in English. Doris Preucil's "Practice Suggestions" provide guidelines for organizing practice sessions and addressing challenging passages. Tempo work as well as the balance between technique and musicality are discussed.
Is this book compatible with the violin?
This edition is written for viola and includes a part specifically intended for that instrument.
Which viola techniques are covered in Volume 3?
The work focuses on intonation, coordination between the left and right hands, as well as sound quality. The exercises and pieces address bowing techniques including detached bowing, slurs, and articulations.
Alfred Publishing Suzuki Viola School Viola Part Vol.3: who arranged it?
In this book edition, the arrangements are by Doris Preucil. The method follows the Suzuki pedagogical approach and is part of the classical repertoire.
