First book in the tutor series Hey Presto! for Viola Book 1 Bronze, with an exciting new look and fabulous new audio tracks! Featuring the characters Presto, Bravo and Poco, this takes the beginner viola player on an exciting journey of musical discovery.

Starting with plucked open strings, by the end of the book the student will be playing simple bowed pieces using three fingers. Some of the pieces (marked with a 𝄞) can be played with violinists using Hey Presto! for Violin, Book 1 Bronze – so beginners can play with their violin-playing friends!

With imaginative and varied pieces to engage the emotions, amusing characters, illustrations, and clear, concise explanations these books are highly enjoyable and effective and give students all of the basic information they will need. Book 1 takes the complete beginner to approximately ABRSM Prep Test standard.

Containing 41 pages and in full colour, this is the first book in the series. Pupils meet the characters Presto, Bravo and Poco, who guide them through engaging pieces and exercises.

Fundamental viola techniques and music reading are introduced through engaging pieces and exercises. Each lesson is clearly laid out, with colour-coded at the top of the page, making it easy for students to follow at home or in lessons and motivating the learner to explore on their own. Although designed with younger learners in mind, the clear structure and imaginative presentation have also proved highly successful with adult beginners.

What pupils will learn

Correct posture and bow hold
Note reading from the outset
Plucking and bowing
Basic left-hand position
Open strings to simple 3-finger pieces
Early ensemble playing

Features

Charming characters – Meet Presto, Bravo, and Poco, who guide with fun and encouragement.
Delightful illustrations – Pictures engage the imagination and keep students motivated.
Helpful note charts – Clear, colour-coded charts support note-reading and finger placement.
“Be a Composer” sections – Spark creativity with opportunities to write your own music.
Progress certificates – Celebrate the completion of each book with a certificate.
Quizzes & glossary – Mini quizzes and a “What it all means” page help to make sense of things.
Audio tracks – Outstanding backing tracks support and motivate students to build fluency and expressiveness.
Play with violin players too – Many pieces can be played with violin players using Hey Presto! for Violin, Book 1 Bronze (marked 𝄞 in the book)!

Suitable for both in-person and online teaching, Hey Presto! provides a clear and rewarding pathway from the very first lesson.

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