String Music In Patterns - For Better Intonation - Viola

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String Music In Patterns: For Better Intonation is a thoughtfully composed collection of seventeen pieces for string orchestra, designed specifically to address one of the most persistent challenges in string music education — intonation. By constructing every piece around a single consistent finger pattern, the composer gives students the opportunity to internalize each pattern deeply, building accurate muscle memory and ear training simultaneously rather than constantly shifting between different hand positions. The Viola part offers interesting melodic and counter-melodic lines that develop technique while keeping students engaged in musically rewarding material.

Product Overview

The premise behind String Music In Patterns is elegant in its simplicity: if students are always playing within the same finger pattern throughout a piece, their hands and ears can focus entirely on refining intonation within that pattern rather than constantly adapting to new ones. This targeted approach directly addresses the core factors that contribute to intonation problems in public school string programs — rushed tuning routines, reliance on visual finger placement over aural adjustment, and the challenge of tempering notes within chords.

The collection is organized into seventeen pieces distributed across five finger patterns: four pieces each in patterns 1, 2, and 3; one piece in pattern 4; three compositions in pattern 5; and one piece performed first in pattern 1 and then in pattern 2 for direct comparative experience. Each piece is preceded by dedicated warm-ups in the finger pattern it employs, giving students a structured and progressive approach to mastering each pattern before applying it in a musical context.

The music is well edited with fingerings and bowings clearly marked, making it accessible and practical for both students and teachers. Violins, violas, and celli remain in first position throughout, keeping the technical demands appropriate for developing players, while bass parts are given the opportunity to shift within the pattern — adding a layer of challenge for more advanced bass students. All instruments carry interesting melodic and counter-melodic lines, ensuring that every section of the orchestra is actively engaged and developing their musicianship. Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls is proud to offer this valuable pedagogical resource for string educators and students throughout the region.

Ideal For

• Public school string teachers looking for repertoire that systematically addresses intonation challenges in beginning and intermediate viola students
• String orchestra directors who want a structured, pattern-based approach to building accurate finger placement and aural awareness across the full ensemble
• Viola students developing their intonation, bow technique, and ensemble listening skills in first position
• Studio viola teachers seeking musically engaging material that reinforces finger pattern consistency and ear training
• String programs transitioning students away from visual finger placement toward confident, aural intonation adjustment

Key Features

Pattern-Based Composition for Intonation Development Every piece in the collection is composed entirely within a single finger pattern, allowing viola students to focus their ears and hands on refining intonation within one consistent framework rather than navigating multiple shifting patterns simultaneously.

Seventeen Pieces Across Five Finger Patterns The collection spans five distinct finger patterns with multiple pieces in each, providing teachers with a progressive, comprehensive library of pattern-based repertoire to draw from across an entire school year.

Integrated Warm-Ups Each piece is preceded by warm-up exercises in the finger pattern it employs, giving students a structured preparatory routine that reinforces pattern accuracy before engaging with the full musical context.

Melodic and Counter-Melodic Lines for All Instruments The Viola part carries interesting melodic and counter-melodic lines throughout, keeping viola students actively engaged in meaningful musical contributions rather than simply supporting other voices.

First Position Throughout Violas remain in first position for the entire collection, keeping the material well-suited for developing players and allowing students to focus their energy entirely on intonation refinement rather than position shifting.

Well Edited with Fingerings and Bowings Clear fingering and bowing markings throughout make the music immediately practical for students and easy to teach, reducing preparation time for busy string educators managing multiple instrument sections.

What's Included

• String Music In Patterns: For Better Intonation — Viola Part
• Ask us about additional parts and scores available for the full string orchestra

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Experience This String Music Resource Today

Give your string program the intonation-focused repertoire it needs — visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to explore String Music In Patterns: For Better Intonation and speak with our team about how this collection can support your viola students and string orchestra curriculum. We are happy to help you find the right educational resources for your program. Contact us or stop by the store today to browse our full selection of string orchestra music and educational materials available in Idaho Falls.