Learn to Play Christmas Carols on the Viola, Book One

Learn your favorite Christmas carols while building confidence and developing your viola skills!Learn to Play Christmas Carols on the Viola, by Myanna Harvey and Cassia Harvey, is designed especially for beginning violists. More than just a collection of easy Christmas songs, this book offers a step-by-step approach to learning traditional carols while developing essential viola skills.Each carol includes a skills section introducing the techniques needed to play the music, followed by study notes that explain the carol and help students master its musical challenges. Students can then enjoy both a solo arrangement and a duet version of each carol.The music features larger notes for improved readability, helping beginning players follow the notation while developing their technique and musical expression.Additional features include:Solo and duet arrangements of every carol for individual practice and playing with others, all in first position.Compatible duet parts across the violin, viola, and cello editions, allowing violists to play with another violist or with players using the corresponding violin or cello books.Audio play-along tracks available for purchase through links in the book.Optional piano accompaniment for the solos and duets, available for purchase through links in the book.Contents:Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Jingle Bells; Good King Wenceslas; Up on the Housetop; Deck the Halls; The First Noel; Joy to the World; Angels We Have Heard on High; We Three Kings; Silent Night; We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Away in a Manger; O Christmas Tree; Carol of the Bells.Designed for beginning viola students, adult learners, and string teachers, this collection is ideal for private lessons, group classes, home practice, holiday recitals, and Christmas performances. Teachers will appreciate the structured approach to skill development, while independent learners will benefit from the clear explanations, accessible arrangements, and supporting audio resources.Whether learning a first Christmas carol or preparing to perform with a friend or family member, Learn to Play Christmas Carols on the Viola helps beginning musicians develop their skills while enjoying traditional Christmas music.