Oxford University Press Blackwell Kathy & David - Viola Time Joggers - Third Edition - Alto

Summary of This Method

Viola Time Joggers brings together pedagogical compositions with an immediately catchy style, designed to support the violist's progress while keeping the joy of playing at the heart of learning. The strength of this method lies in the balance between accessibility and musicality: the pieces are engaging, easy to adopt both in lessons and independently, and varied enough to maintain motivation over time.

The addition of play-along tracks transforms practice sessions into genuine ensemble playing: the student develops listening skills, rhythmic stability, and phrasing by playing with accompaniment. This is a particularly useful tool for establishing good habits (clean starts, tempo continuity, polished phrase endings) and encouraging more expressive interpretation. In lessons, the teacher can use it as a basis for reading, ensemble coordination, and tone work; at home, the audio guides practice and provides concrete benchmarks for smoother playing.

Whether you are looking for an enjoyable viola score to work on, a collection of musical studies disguised as pieces, or a viola method book with accompaniments, Viola Time Joggers easily integrates into a learning path and promotes regular, active, and enthusiastic practice.

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Composer

Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell

Instrumentation

viola