{"product_id":"string-music-in-patterns-viola-shapiro","title":"String Music in Patterns – Viola | Marsha Chusmir Shapiro","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Music in Patterns – Viola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove Viola Intonation, Master Finger Patterns \u0026amp; Develop Confident Young Violists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelp your viola students develop accurate intonation, stronger left-hand technique, and greater musical confidence with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Music in Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Marsha Chusmir Shapiro.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 original string orchestra compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this innovative viola collection helps beginning and developing violists strengthen essential finger patterns while performing engaging ensemble music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of relying exclusively on repetitive exercises or visual fingerboard markers, students learn to recognize finger relationships, develop dependable hand positioning, and improve pitch accuracy through carefully structured musical patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach composition uses a consistent finger pattern across the strings, allowing violists to concentrate on intonation, listening, and musical expression while building valuable orchestral skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Viola Teachers and Orchestra Directors Love String Music in Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viola plays a vital role in the string orchestra, providing rich inner harmonies, rhythmic support, and expressive melodic passages. However, developing violists often face challenges with precise finger spacing, accurate intonation, and confidently performing independent musical lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Music in Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an engaging approach to overcoming these challenges through practical, pattern-based instruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 Original String Orchestra Compositions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develop essential viola skills through carefully structured music featuring interesting melodic and countermelodic lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Viola Intonation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Help students develop accurate pitch recognition and the ability to make adjustments through careful listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent Finger Patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reinforce correct left-hand positioning and reliable finger spacing through patterns used across the strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst-Position Playing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All viola parts remain in first position, making this collection especially useful for beginning and developing violists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-Ups Before Every Composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pattern-specific exercises help students establish accurate finger placement before performing each piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngaging Viola Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Give violists meaningful musical material that develops independence and confidence within the orchestra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelpful Fingerings and Bowings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clearly edited parts support consistent technique and more productive rehearsals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStronger Ensemble Musicianship:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Encourage students to listen to surrounding instruments, understand harmonic relationships, and contribute confidently to the orchestra's overall sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 Compositions Organized Around Five Finger Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis thoughtfully organized collection includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern 1:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern 3:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Four compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern 4:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern 5:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Three compositions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatterns 1 and 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One composition performed using both patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is preceded by a preparatory warm-up that introduces and reinforces the finger pattern used throughout the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy practicing familiar finger relationships in different musical settings, violists develop more consistent intonation, improved muscle memory, and greater technical confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild Better Viola Intonation Through Musical Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike fretted instruments, the viola requires players to develop an accurate sense of pitch through careful listening and precise finger placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile fingerboard tapes can help beginners locate notes, students eventually need to develop the ability to recognize and correct intonation independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Music in Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e addresses this important skill by combining consistent finger patterns with actual string orchestra repertoire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection also gives developing violists opportunities to practice reading music in alto clef while 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collection particularly valuable for school orchestra directors, private viola teachers, and developing violists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e String Music in Patterns: For Better Intonation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marsha Chusmir Shapiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17 string orchestra compositions with preparatory warm-ups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinger Patterns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Five patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e First position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e School string orchestras, beginning and developing violists, viola teachers, and music educators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Clearance Pricing at Teton Music!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your viola section the tools to develop stronger intonation and greater musical confidence—at a price that makes sense for your orchestra budget!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Music in Patterns – Viola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at a special reduced price while supplies last.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder your viola copies today and help your students develop better intonation, stronger finger patterns, and the skills to become confident, accomplished orchestral musicians!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is String Music in Patterns for Viola?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Music in Patterns – Viola\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the viola edition of Marsha Chusmir Shapiro's collection of 17 original string orchestra compositions. The music is designed to help students improve intonation, strengthen finger patterns, and develop ensemble performance skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs String Music in Patterns suitable for beginning viola players?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The viola music remains entirely in first position, making it particularly useful for developing players who are learning or reinforcing fundamental finger patterns. Students should have basic note-reading and viola-playing skills appropriate for the selected compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does String Music in Patterns help improve viola intonation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach composition uses a consistent finger pattern across the strings. This approach helps violists develop reliable finger placement, recognize pitch relationships, and improve their ability to make intonation adjustments through careful listening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Viola edition include warm-up exercises?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Each of the 17 compositions includes a preparatory warm-up designed to introduce and reinforce the finger pattern used in that piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes String Music in Patterns help with alto clef reading?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viola edition gives students opportunities to practice reading alto clef while performing first-position orchestral music. Although the collection focuses primarily on finger patterns and intonation, it can also provide valuable reading practice for developing violists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the viola music require shifting?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. All viola parts remain in first position, allowing students to focus on accurate intonation, left-hand technique, and musical expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the Viola edition be performed with the other string orchestra instruments?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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