Learning Resources
Fun and nerdy stuff worth checking out 𝄡 𝄞 𝄡
Practice Tools
TE Tuner, with metronome & analysis (~$7-10) can program metronome
Tonic – social media for practice, practice with friends
Games
Alto Clef Notes to Viola Fingerboard, Alto Clef Note Trainer for Viola
Treble Clef Notes to Violin Fingerboard
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises
Apps:
Violin sight reading (staff to fingerboard) iOS only
Perfect Ear: systematic ear training Android & iOS
Tenuto: musictheory.net app iOS only
ABRSM – multiple apps for Theory, Ear Training, Violin plus Violin Scales and Sightreading (~$7-10)
Read
https://flippedmusiclearning.au/
https://music-theory-practice.com/
Three Laws of Sound Production: https://cameronraecke.com/laws
String Acoustics: String Acoustics ch. 11 – Violin and Viola by Nelson
Listen
Apple Music Classical – unparalleled search for recordings (monthly subscription to listen), Overtones,
Ms. Brooke’s Playlist of Viola Pieces
Timothy Ridout – Viola
Check out these Viola and Chamber Music Pieces
Redwood Symphony – Mahler 2nd Symphony (Ms. Brooke on principal viola)
Piano Accompaniment for Practice
Suzuki Violin Accompaniment – at Various Tempos! (midi generated)
Another violin, midi at various tempos, and another ViolinPractice
Suzuki and Barber Accompaniment – Live piano guidance
MyPianist – Common concerto accompaniments
Music History
Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts: the GOAT for western music history
Classical Destinations: J.S. Bach (many other composers in series)
Cinderella No More: The English Viola Legacy
YouTube Channels
ViolinClass – Technique from every angle, very thorough
Bayla Keyes: Technique and Musicality, student demonstrations
ViolinLab: Technique with adult learner focus
Kim Kashkashian: Biomechanics for String Players
Ms. Brooke’s Playlists: Viola Masterclasses and Viola Technique Videos
Molly Gebrian: Neuroscience and Practice!
Dr. Sulbarán – Deep Dive into Viola, from scales to your solos!
Ronald Houston – Viola professor topics
ToneBase Violin – Fantastic ideas shared by famous players (viola too)
Ray Chen – International Violin Soloist
Music Theories
8Bit Music Theory – Game Music Analysis
Rick Beato – rock and jazz lense: Ear Training, Scales and Modes
Key Videos
How Musicians Listen Differently
The Secret to Learning Music Faster: Take More Breaks!
Left Hand Finger Shape, Intonation for Violinists
Practice Strategies from James Ehnes
The Harmonic Series, Overtones, Just Intonation from Pythagoras, Problems with Equal Temperament
What does the Solar System Sound Like?
