simple yet tuneful pieces, ideally suited to young viola players
• attractive selection of classical pieces, ranging from Handel to Tchaikovsky and all expertly arranged by Lionel Salter, and some original works
• variety of keys, rhythms and speeds will provide excellent practice for beginners
by Stephen Dodgon
three new compositions by Stephen Dodgson have been added to four of his pieces previously set for ABRSM examinations to make an attractive suite
• all of the pieces can be played in first position, with the exception of numbers 5 and 6
• written upon specific request to provide useful core material for the ABRSM Viola syllabus
• the pieces gradually introduce new technical accomplishments
• a variety of rhythms, styles and moods help to create solid repertoire-building material