Hey Presto! Music Theory for Viola Book 4 is the fourth workbook in the Music Theory for Viola series, written specifically for viola players. This 40-page book revises key material from the previous three books before introducing new topics that consolidate and extend students’ understanding. The material connects with what students are learning in their lessons, ensuring that new ideas remain purposeful and clearly connected to practical playing. Designed to support confident progression and increasing independence.

Music Theory for Viola – Book 4 further continues the six-book series designed especially for viola students progressing through the early grades.

The book opens with a focused revision of key concepts from the previous three books before introducing new topics that consolidate and deepen understanding in a carefully sequenced progression.

New material is presented in the context of the viola, ensuring that ideas connect directly with what students are learning in their lessons. By aligning written work with practical playing, learning remains purposeful and clearly structured.

Clear explanations and thoughtfully designed exercises support increasing independence. Activities are varied and carefully graded, enabling most learners to work confidently with minimal guidance from a teacher or parent. Key ideas are revisited and extended to strengthen accuracy and refine understanding.

Friendly characters Presto, Bravo and Poco continue to guide students through the material, adding encouragement and personality along the way. Engaging tasks make this a satisfying and motivating stage in learning music theory.

In Book 4, students explore:

New – Enharmonic notes

New – Drawing beams

New – G, D, A, E, C and F majors

New – Writing major scales

New – Triads and tonic triads

New – Arpeggios

Notes on the viola

Finger numbers

Time signatures

Key signatures

Dotted notes

Tones and semitones

More Performance directions

This book strengthens and extends understanding as students continue their progression towards Grade 1 theory level and beyond.

Ideal for use in individual lessons, beginner classes, or for guided home study.

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