"CAD (Creative Ability Development) is a methods for developing uninhibited creativity. Unlike methods which set up elaborate rules, CAD strives to give the students only the most necessary or general framework or structure within which to freely improvise and express themselves, always keeping in mind the one most important rule: 'There is no such thing as a mistake.'"--Back cover

Contents are: Gavotte (P. Martini) * Minuet, BWV Ahn. II 114/Anh. III 183, Anh. II 115 (J.S. Bach) * Gavotte in G Minor, Gavotte en Rondeau, from Suite in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 822 (J.S. Bach) * Humoresque, Op. 101, No. 7 for Piano (A. Dvork) * Gavotte (J. Becker) * Minuet, K. 439B (W.A. Mozart/Preucil) * Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 3, from Overture in D Major, BWV 1068 (J.S. Bach) * Bourre from Suite III in C Major for Violoncello, BWV 1009 (J.S. Bach) * Practice Suggestions (Doris Preucil).

Viola Ensembles present duets in both viola-violin and viola-viola formats to anticipate a range of performance needs and abilities. Volumes 1 and 2 are comprised of pieces from the first and second volumes of the Suzuki Viola and Violin Schools and scored with both melody and harmony parts. Volume 3 contains some pieces from Suzuki Viola Volume 3 plus other pieces. Volume 2 contains: * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) * Musette, Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * Bourrée from Sonata in F Major for Oboe and Basso Continuo, HHA IV/18, No. 8-EZ (J.S. Bach) * Minuet in G, Wo0, No. 2 (L. van Beethoven) * Gavotte (P. Martini) * Minuet No. 2, Minuet, BWV Anh. II 116 from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (J.S. Bach)

Titles: * Concerto No. 2, 3rd Movement (F. Seitz) * Concerto No. 5, 1st Movement (F. Seitz) * Tonalization: Lullaby, Wiegenlied, Op. 98, No. 2 (F. Schubert) * Tonalization: Lullaby, Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4 (J. Brahms) * Concerto in D Minor, 1st Movement, transcribed from Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3, No. 6 for Violin (A. Vivaldi) * Concerto in D Minor, 3rd Movement, transcribed from Concerto in A Minor, Op. 3, No. 6 for Violin (A. Vivaldi) * Concerto in G Major (Largo, Allegro, Andante, Presto) (G.P. Telemann) * Concerto in G Major for Two Violas (Lento, Allegro, Largo, Vivace) (G.P. Telemann)

In 1971 Louise Behrend collected a significant number of articles written about the Suzuki approach. These articles were published as a ten-part series in Allegro, the monthly newspaper of the New York Musicians' Union. The purpose was to clear up many widely held misconceptions about the Suzuki ideas and to encourage more fine players and teachers to explore Suzuki teaching. Now published in book form, this pioneering information becomes accessible to a much wider audience.

In a speech at the 1984 Matsumoto Summer Conference, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki nicknamed Alice Kanack Mozart's mother" in response to her innovative work in the development of the creative part of the brain. He added to this his hope that as a result, someday all children might create their own music. After twelve years of research and testing, the Fun Improvisation for... series was developed. Each book contains philosophical and practical advice on how to use the 28 musical exercises to develop a child's innate creative ability to its highest level. The basic instructions allow even a twinkler to use these exercises, while the advanced instructions provide a challenge to the most advanced player."

Delves into the methodology, techniques, and inspiration needed to enliven music making. Includes activities.

The Viola, How it Works presents information on the technical and historical aspects of the viola in relation to its position in the non-fretted string instrument family. This book is designed to expand a student's music study experience by learning about the parts of the viola and how it works, how to Care for it, how it is made, its history, useful accessories, and how to plan practice sessions. With this knowledge, one will have greater insight into the viola's relationship to other instruments in its family, resulting in a well-rounded musician instead of one who can just play an instrument.

'If you want to be more present, more reactive and have more fun - this book is for you' SARA PASCOE 'Funny, insightful and inspiring' RACHEL PARRIS 'Essential reading for anyone wanting to do life, but better' CARIAD LLOYD 'A wonderfully witty, charmingly personal guide to the art of improvisation for the stage & life' DEBORAH FRANCES WHITE An improviser's guide to embracing whatever life throws at you! PIPPA EVANS is an expert in saying Yes - and No. She's a master of thinking on her feet, but has also had to learn how to go with the flow. In this book she's passing on everything she's learnt from her award winning improv career, as both a performer and teacher, so YOU can take centre stage in your own life. In telling her story, delving into the craft of improvisation, and sharing fun exercises and practice you can do at home, Pippa will help you become fully yourself - realising your potential and ability to adapt to the ever changing world around you. It's dangerous, being yourself, but let's just take it one step at a time. Open the book, take a breath and get ready to say YES. (If it's a NO from you then perhaps consider buying for a friend, family member or enemy who you think needs some improv-ment)