The Magic of Music Theory Pre-Reading A: Viola

The Magic of Music Theory is a workbook series for string players to learn to ready and write music. Students will learn music theory from the perspective of the viola fingerboard! This series reinforces concepts taught in lessons with workbook pages, games, and activities to do at home.

What’s in The Magic of Music Theory Pre-Reading A?

Music AlphabetString FamilyRight hand, Left HandIdentify 1st Position A and D string Fingerboard PitchesDraw and Identify Basic Note ValuesDynamic SymbolsAural Skills: High & Low, Loud & Soft, Same or Different, and to Identify Open Strings A or D

This pre-reading series is perfect for the young violist who has not begun reading notes on the staff. Developed for use in private viola lessons, this series allows the practice partner to help the student prepare to read music. These short, fun, engaging lessons introduce the student drawing and recognizing to basic note values, the music alphabet, parts of the viola, fingerboard pitches, dynamics and much more. This series can also be easily adapted and used for group class instruction.