Violas: Top 10 Books

Violas: An Introduction

Learning to play the viola can be an incredibly rewarding experience, whether you’re just starting or looking to master more advanced techniques. The viola’s rich tones and versatility make it a favorite among string players. If you’re passionate about improving your skills or just getting started, finding the right resources is essential. In this list, we present the Top 10 Best Books for Violas to help you elevate your playing, covering everything from beginner methods to advanced studies.

Author: Alice Bennett

Alice Bennett is a seasoned violist and music educator with over 20 years of experience. She has taught students of all levels and has a deep love for string instruments, particularly the viola.

SaleBestseller No. 1

Suzuki Viola School, Vol 1: Viola Part

• Format: Book
• Instrument: Viola
• Category: String – Viola (Suzuki)
• Pub Date: 11/1999
• Series: Suzuki Viola School

$14.24

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Essential Elements for Strings Viola – Book 1 with EEi Book/Online Audio

• Gillespie, Robert (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 07/01/2002 (Publication Date) – Hal Leonard (Publisher)

$7.00

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Bestseller No. 3

Essential Elements for Strings – Viola Book 2 with EEi (Book/Online Audio)

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Gillespie, Robert (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 07/01/2003 (Publication Date) – Hal Leonard (Publisher)

$12.99

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Essential Technique for Strings with EEi – Viola Book/Online Audio

• Gillespie, Robert (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 03/01/2004 (Publication Date) – Hal Leonard (Publisher)

$12.08

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Bestseller No. 5

SCHOOL OF VIOLIN TECHNICS BOOK 1 TRANSCRIBED FOR VIOLA (Schirmer Library of Classics, 1750)

• Henry Schradieck (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 11/01/1986 (Publication Date) – GS LIBRARY 5 (Publisher)

$8.99

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Bestseller No. 6

INT2058 – Wohlfahrt – 60 Studies Opus 45 Volume I For Viola

• Wohlfahrt (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 23 Pages – 12/01/1961 (Publication Date) – INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPANY (Publisher)

$18.50

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Finding Me: A Memoir

• Davis, Viola (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 304 Pages – 04/04/2023 (Publication Date) – HarperOne (Publisher)

$12.14

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Bestseller No. 8

115VA – String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra Viola Book 1

• KJOS Model#115VA
• Terry Shade (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 03/25/2011 (Publication Date) – Charles Dumont & Sons (Publisher)

$12.95

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Bestseller No. 9

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Bk 1: A Revolutionary Method for Beginning Musicians (Viola), Book & Online Media

• Alfred Publishing Co. Model#0034594
• Phillips, Bob (Author)
• English (Publication Language)
• 48 Pages – 04/01/2010 (Publication Date) – Alfred Music (Publisher)

$11.99

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Suzuki Viola School, Vol 2: Viola Part

• Suzuki Viola School – Volume 2 Book
• Viola Part
• English (Publication Language)
• 32 Pages – 12/01/1999 (Publication Date) – SUZUKI (Publisher)

$14.24

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