VIOLA PLAYING by ROBERT TRORY
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1 VIOLA PLAYING by ROBERT TRORY ~ ~ ESSENTIAL EXERCISES from BOOK ONE I have written out this distillation of techniques covered in Book One of my VIOLA PLAYING series as an aid to teachers and pupils who are joining the series at a later stage but who need to be sure that they have covered all the necessary ground. Finger patterns. There are four principle finger patterns on which around 85% of all viola playing is based in any position. The first finger pattern has the semi-tone between the second and third fingers. The second finger pattern has the semi-tone between the first and second fingers. The third finger pattern has the semi-tone between the third and fourth fingers. The fourth finger pattern has no semi-tone. The link between finger patterns and tonality provides a natural learning progression. The first finger pattern gives one-octave scales beginning on an open string. Adding the second finger pattern extends this to two octaves of C major, adds extra notes on the A string in D major and introduces one octave of F major. The third finger pattern in sharp keys introduces two octaves of D major and one octave of A major and E major; and in flat keys of Db and Eb two octaves and Ab one octave. The fourth finger pattern occurs naturally at this point when fourth fingers are used. This link between tonality and finger patterns teaches what I always refer to as the geography of the viola. After all, if pupils don't know where the notes are, how on earth can they play anything other than by ear and guess work? Book One of the series teaches the first finger pattern exclusively together with a good basic bowing technique. Learning where the strings are with bow arm, without having to look at the violin, is essential for confident playing. The teaching of tonality linked to finger patterns gives each key a feel of its own. Good control of the bow produces a solid reliable sound. The practise of scales and finger exercises encourages good intonation. And all of these elements develop the ability to sight read and enhance the enjoyment of playing. My books provide a structured learning programme combined with a multitude of duets to be played with the teacher. I hope you find them both enjoyable and useful. Robert Trory
2 V I O L A P L A Y I N G S E R I E S C O N T E N T S Book One - introduces Finger Pattern No, with all four fingers, detached bowing, slurring and crossing strings, one-octave major scales & arpeggios with rhythmic variations. There are many original teacher/pupil duets throughout. (Book One cover the requirements for the Preparatory Test or Initial Grade Exam*.) Book Two - introduces Finger Pattern No, together with portato bowing, extended scales in C major, G Major & F major. It then goes on to Finger Patterns No & No 4, develops bowing technique including linked dotted rhythm bowing, more extended scales, chromatics, minor scales, scales in broken thirds and elementary double stops. There are many original teacher/pupil duets throughout. (Book Two covers the requirements for Grade One and Grade Two*.) Book Three - introduces third position and second position, further development of scales & arpeggios and chromatics, together with martelato bowing and re-taking the bow. There are many original teacher/pupil duets throughout. (This book covers the requirements for Grades Three & Four*.) Book Four - introduces fourth, fifth and sixth positions, the development of bowing techniques, including string crossing, staccato, spiccato and the use of the fingers on the bow, together with further chromatics, left hand stretches and general facility. (This book covers the requirements for Grades Five, Six and much of Grade Seven*.) Book Five - is a selection of essential studies that introduces playing in higher positions, tone production, more advanced string crossing, ricochet bowing, up bow staccato, and develops general facility. (This book completes the requirements for Grades Seven and covers the requirements for Grade Eight*. It then leads on to the further study of the standard works of Kreutzer, Rode, Dont, Gavines and Alard amongst others, and to the contemporary work of Simon Fischer.) * The Grade exams referred to are the practical examinations conducted in the UK, and in many other parts of the world, by the examining bodies of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the joint Trinity College and Guildhall School of Music known as Trinity Guildhall. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
3 Finger Exercises The first finger & thumb are the 'anchor' for the hand in any position. If the first finger is secure then the other fingers will be able to work well. This first exercise is for the accurate placement of the first finger. There is usually a tendancy for the finger to go flat as it goes across to higher strings and sharp going the other way. Exercise for lifting the first finger across the strings. When executing this exercise keep the arm under the viola still and take the first finger sideways across the strings lifting each time. Don't roll the finger across. Achieving mobility of the first finger is essential at an early stage. B # 4 4 B # w Exercise for putting the first and second fingers down together a whole tone apart. By playing keeping the fingers down an understanding of the arrangement of semi-tones and tones is learnt and intonation improves. B 4 # # # # # # #. B 4 # # # # # # #. # B # # # 4 # # # # # # # # # #. B4. copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd
4 Exercise to help placing three fingers on the string at the same time and in the correct pattern. B4 4 B4 4 # # # # B4 4 # # # # # # # # # w # w # # w w Fourth finger exrecises. Developing the fourth finger at an early stage is essential. B4 4 # 4 # # 4 # # # B4 4 # # 4 # # # # 4 # # # # 4 # # B4 4 # 4 # # 4 # # 4 # Checking the intonation of the fourth finger. This exercise is quite difficult at first. It develops the ability to hold the hand still and in shape whilst the fingers are not actually on the strings. B 4 # 4 4 # # 4 4 # 4 4 # 4 4 # copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd
5 An insistence on practising scales at an early stage is to be advocated. Many pupils will only learn their scales when there is an exam coming up. Throughout my books there is a clear link between the four principle finger patterns and tonality. There is a natural association between finger patterns, key and the resultant scales. This makes the learning of scales a natural process. Scale practise also provides an opportunity to develop bowing ability. Basic Scale G major - one octave B # 4 4 Detached or separate notes. (Détaché) B # 4 4 B # 4 4 B # 4 4 B # 4 4 Slurred (Legato) B # 4 4 B # 4 4 B # 4 4 copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd
6 D major - one octave Basic Scale B # # 4 4 Detached or separate notes. (Détaché) B # # 4 4 B # # 4 4 B # # 4 4 B # # 4 4 Slurred (Legato) B # # 4 4 B # # 4 4 B # # # 4 4 copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd 4
7 C major - one octave Basic Scale Detached or separate notes. (Détaché) B4 4 Slurred (Legato) B4 4 B # 4 4 copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd 5
8 G major arpeggios B # 4 4 B # B # 4.. D major arpeggios B # # 4 4 B # # 4 4 B # # 4.. C major arpeggios B4 4 4 B 4.. copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd 6
9 Exercises for the Bow The Stop/Change Exercise. One of the most difficult things to learn is keeping the bow on one string - essential for making a good clean sound. This exercise teaches the right arm the four string positions. Begin each group of notes with an Up-bow and in the rests say to your self "Stop - Change". Stop the bow before changing strings so that the movement from one string to another takes place while the bow is not moving. Practice this exercise with the eyes closed! It is essential to 'feel' where the strings are. The technique can then be developed with some elementary string crossing exercises where the bow is kept moving. B4 6 Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ Œ stop / change stop / change stop / change stop / change Œ Œ B Œ Œ Œ Œ. B stop / change stop / change stop / change Repeat the following exercise on the D & G strings and on the A & E strings. Œ Œ Practise the scales with different rhythms like this. Sometimes it helps to make up words that fit the rhythms. the first one could have the words "I don't want to practise." B # 4 4 etc. B # 4. j. j. j. J etc. B # 4. j. j etc. B # 4 4 etc. copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd 7
10 Slurring across strings. Keep the bowing wrist as lose as possible to avoid a bump when you change strings. B # 4 B # 4 B # # 4 4 B When slurring across all four strings it is necessary to use more arm movement. Try to make this as smooth as possible. B4 4 B copyright Waveney Music Publishing Ltd 8
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