Viola
Middle School
Foundational
Handel : Sonata in D major (arr. viola from HWV 371), Mvt. I
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- 1.Baroque style on viola: the instrument's lower register makes straight tone sound darker and richer than on violin. Use that color, do not cover it with continuous vibrato.
- 2.The Adagio first movement: slow but purposeful. Each phrase must have a harmonic destination. Do not play bars as if they are equal.
- 3.Ornaments at cadences are expected. A simple trill from the upper note is the Baroque standard.
- 4.Bow speed: Baroque slow movements use less bow speed than Romantic works. Use the middle third of the bow with consistent weight.
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