- An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns- Original tunes not abstract sight-reading exercises- 150 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles- Five sections related to the technical development of the viola player- Tunes progress to eventually include key signatures up to five sharps and flats; whole-tone, chromatic, modal and atonal elements are also incorporated- Each section concludes with duets and accompanied pieces for practice of ensemble sight-reading- Tunes range from Grade 4 to advanced
