This is a book for viola students in their first few years of learning.

• Pieces 1 to 3 are intended for those at about Grade 1;
• Pieces 4 to 6 are for those working at Grade 2;
• Pieces 7 to 9 suit those at Grade 3.

My pupils see a duet as a treat and, if I’m honest, I look forward to those bits of our lessons too. Maybe you feel the same? For that reason, the viola 1 part can be accompanied either by

• Another violist playing the Viola 2 part Or
• A pianist p...