Preliminary

Scales (ascending and descending)

Major G, D One Octave (commencing on open string)
Bowing Patterns:
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Major Arpeggios G, D (commencing on open string) One Octave
Bowing Pattern:
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Pieces

Three pieces to be chosen by three different composers. Two pieces must be from the list below. One alternative "own choice" work may be substituted and should be at a similar level to those already in the syllabus.
CohenOops... or Old MacDonald had the BluesSuperstart Viola, Faber
CohenRockets to the RescueSuperstudies Viola Bk 1, Faber
ColledgeButterflies or Goldfish BowlWaggon Wheels for Viola and Piano, Boosey
Ed. BlackwellNo 22, 23, 24, 26, 30 or 34 any oneViola Time Joggers OUP
Huws JonesLazy Blue or Rock-a-bye RhinoThe Really Easy Viola Book Faber
NelsonLet's Have a Holiday or Marmaduke MacKenzie or Shortnin' Bread or Moravian CarolThe Essential String Method for Viola Bk 2, Boosey
NelsonOver the MoonPiece by Piece 1, Boosey
TradAu Clair de la lune or Miss Mary Mac Abracadabra,Viola Book 1, A & C Black

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