A notebook for viola players / Ivo-Jan van der Werff.
| Author/creator | Werff, Ivo-Jan van der |
| Other author | Oxford University Press. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022] |
| Description | ix, 134 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- How to practice -- Performance tips -- Posture -- Right hand -- Left hand -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | In A Notebook for Viola Players, Ivo-Jan van der Werff offers a guide to playing the viola with the greatest freedom, dexterity, and ease. It includes right and left hand exercises to build a sound technique, sections on how to practice them, how to hold the viola and bow, how to think about good posture, how to create a good sound, how to play with the least amount of tension, how to deal with anxiety, and thoughts on wellness and practice techniques. Alongside these are photographs and a companion website of video demonstrations of the exercises played by the author, as if in a lesson. Interspersed throughout the book are anecdotes of van der Werff's own experiences as a student and as a professional musician. Bringing together decades of teaching and performance experience, A Notebook for Viola Players is a resource for any player hoping to perfect the fundamental areas of their practice. -- Adapted from publisher description. |
| General note | Additional resources including video demonstrations also available online at the companion website. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023560355 |
| ISBN | 0197619444 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780197619445 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0197619436 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780197619438 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |