One Step At A Time

One Step At A Time is a five-part method of teaching the fundamentals of music on the viola. It is written in a way that is logical, sequential, and easy to understand. The success of this approach is in its simplicity. The writing of this series is the culmination of many years of teaching, and is based on carefully considered pedagogical principles. The Teacher's Score includes piano accompaniments to all the music in VIOLA BOOK II of One Step at a Time, by Jennie Lou Klim. These parts were written, edited, and/or arranged by Harriett C. Miller, and designed to go from simple to more complex, following the progress of the student. There are no tempo markings, so the teacher can select the tempo best suited for each individual student. THE SPECIFIC GOALS IN BOOK II 1. Read music quickly and easily by note recognition on the G and C strings 2. Continue the development of strength in all four fingers 3. Further the understanding of the concept of scale and key with the Two-Three Pattern 4. Introduce the concepts of: Martel Time signature Counting with numbers Up beat Dotted quarter note Dynamic markings Repeat sign Dotted quarter note-eighth note pattern Fermata Left hand pizzicato 5. Play easy-intermediate bowing techniques 6. Play easy-intermediate rhythmic patterns 7. Continue the development of musical expression 8. Insure a feeling of success with the mastery of melodious songs and etudes, in the Keys of G and C Major