Roland Vamos: Exercises For The Viola In Various Combinations Of Double Stops

Written by world renowned pedagogue Roland Vamos , this collection of double-stop exercises fills a void in the literature of technical exercises for violists. These etudes feature a systematic series of fixed double-stops that enable the player to practice and master every possible combination of finger patterns across two strings without shifting. Vamos says of the book, 闂 The most important accomplishment is the development of a strong left hand... These exercises, when practiced slowly and carefully, will help to develop a keen sense of pitch and intonation .闂 Includes a DVD with performance examples.