Combre Lapeyre - Animaux Malades De L'alto V.4 - Alto et Piano
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Summary of This Score
This score offers a mini-series of pieces that are both pedagogical and musical, designed to guide the student through an important milestone: moving from comfortable playing in the 1st position to more confident mastery of the 3rd position, with clean and anticipated shifts. The writing emphasizes intonation during position changes, left-hand stability, and sound continuity, so that shifting becomes a natural gesture rather than a "jump."
Included are: Prune, the sunfish (1st and 3rd positions slow, shifts) - Sébastien, the chick (1st and 3rd positions, shifts) - Romain, the sea urchin (1st and 3rd positions, tango) - Diane, the duck (1st and 3rd positions, waltz) - Johanna, the impala (1st and 3rd positions, variations on the D major scale).
Each piece provides its own playground: a slow tempo to focus on intonation quality and legato care; a tango to assert articulation and rhythmic precision; a waltz to work on the measure's momentum and phrasing; and variations around the D major scale to consolidate landmarks (fingerings, positions, transitions) while maintaining a musical goal. This is a relevant resource for lessons, home practice, or audition preparation, with pieces that "sound good" while targeting key skills.
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| Musical Genre | Children | Publication | Sheet music |
Questions frequently asked
Does this viola sheet music help practice shifting to 3rd position?
The mini-series is designed to assist the transition from 1st to 3rd position, with targeted exercises on shifts. The writing focuses on the accuracy of position changes and left-hand stability.
Which pieces are included in Animaux Malades De L'alto V.4?
The collection includes five pieces: "Prune, le poisson lune," "Sébastien, le poussin," "Romain, l’oursin," "Diane, la cane," and "Johanna, l’impala." Each piece uses the 1st and 3rd positions.
Is there a piano accompaniment in this collection?
The title indicates an edition for viola and piano.
What musical styles are covered in these pieces for viola?
Different rhythmic settings are offered: slow tempo, tango, and waltz. Variations on the D major scale also appear in "Johanna, l’impala." These forms allow exploration of legato, articulation, and phrasing.
Is the sheet music suitable for practicing shifts on the viola?
Shifts are explicitly indicated in "Prune, le poisson lune" and "Sébastien, le poussin." The work aims for sound continuity during movement between 1st and 3rd positions.



