The ABCs of Viola for the Absolute Beginner is designed to bring your student from first picking up the instrument to performing easy pieces. Step by step, Janice Rhoda Tucker introduces each string and each note, followed by musical examples and bowing techniques. A wealth of short, easy pieces in a variety of eras and styles keeps your student interested and engaged. And now Book One comes with a data CD which includes performances of all pieces, play-along piano tracks for practice, and printable piano parts for accompanists. All of this is now expanded with 13 new warm-up studies throughout. The ABCs of Viola is the perfect starting point and works seamlessly with your favorite instructional series. For beginners.