Viola Time
Viola Time is a great series for young viola players.
From the first lessons to Grade 8, the Viola Time series is packed with lively original tunes, duets and concert pieces for all players to enjoy.
The third edition of Viola Time Joggers is now published – see details below.
We’ve also now published Viola Mix, our new 3-volume collection with ABRSM – see below.
ABRSM viola syllabus from 2024: we have a number of pieces selected on this syllabus – click here for more details: ABRSM. We also have pieces on the Trinity viola syllabus 2020-2023: Trinity
Viola Mix
3 Books, Grades Initial to 3
Viola Mix is an exciting collection of pieces in 3 volumes arranged for viola. The repertoire spans classical music of all periods alongside folk music from around the world and music from less well-known voices, so there’s something for everyone in this wide-ranging series. All pieces can be played with piano accompaniment, and some also have a viola accompaniment and chords for guitar. Some of the pieces are included in ABRSM’s new string syllabus from 2024. Enjoy exploring new repertoire in Viola Mix!
Viola Mix Book 1
20 new arrangements Grades Initial to 1
Included in book 1: pieces by Vivaldi, Mozart and Saint-Saëns, Scottish, Chinese and Ukrainian folk tunes, music by Saint-Georges and Ignatius Sancho, and ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’
Viola Mix Book 2
20 new arrangements Grades 1 to 2
Included in book 2: music by Amy Beach, Chiquinha Gonzaga and Francesca Lebrun, pieces by J. S. Bach, Haydn and Verdi, a spiritual and folk tunes from Ghana and Poland, and ‘The Hippopotamus’ by Flanders and Swann
Viola Mix Book 3
20 new arrangements Grade 3
Included in book 3: a Klezmer tune and the spiritual ‘Deep River’, music by Beethoven, Holst and Paganini, pieces by Florence Price, Cécile Chaminade and Teresa Carreño, and the Italian protest song ‘Bella ciao’
Viola Time Joggers, 3rd edition (with audio)
A first book of very easy pieces for viola
A new edition of this core viola book, now with play-along audio tracks available on major streaming platforms or to download from OUP’s companion website. Contains 3 new pieces, as well as your favourite open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-23-4, including ‘C string specials’. Compatible with Fiddle Time Joggers. Sample pages here.
Viola Time Joggers Piano Accompaniment Book
Piano accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Joggers, third edition, including accompaniments for the duets.
Viola Time Joggers Viola Accompaniment Book
Viola accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Joggers, third edition, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book.
Viola Time Starters + CD
A beginner book for viola
A great beginner book for the young viola player – 60 tunes, quizzes, games, songs, and listening activities. Fully compatible with Fiddle and Cello Time Starters, and suitable for individual and mixed group lessons. See our Guide to using Starters and Joggers.
Starters Teacher’s Handbook + CD
Notes and accompaniments to Fiddle, Viola, and Cello Time Starters
Piano and string accompaniments, plus notes, warm-ups, photocopiable pages, and additional material.
Viola Time Runners, 2nd edition (with audio)
A second book of easy pieces for viola
Pieces and duets using the finger patterns 0-12-3-4 and 0-1-2-34, including ‘C string specials’. Play-along tracks available to download from OUP’s companion website. Compatible with Fiddle Time Runners – all tunes except C string specials may be played together.
Viola Time Runners Piano Accompaniment Book
Piano accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Runners, 2nd edition, including accompaniments for the duets.
Viola Time Runners Viola Accompaniment Book
Viola accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Runners, 2nd edition, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book.
Viola Time Sprinters + CD
A third book of pieces for viola
Finger pattern 01-2-34 plus low 2nd fingers and high 3rd fingers, 2nd and 3rd position pieces, a range of bowing techniques, original pieces, duets, and pieces by a range of composers. CD with performances and backings for all pieces.
Viola Time Sprinters Piano Accompaniment Book
Piano accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters, including new accompaniments for the duets.
Viola Time Sprinters Viola Accompaniment Book
Viola accompaniments for all the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters, suitable for a teacher or more advanced student. Includes the duets from the pupil’s book.
Viola Time Scales
Pieces, puzzles, scales, and arpeggios
Covers the finger patterns used in Joggers and Runners and includes all the scales and arpeggios for ABRSM Grades 1 and 2. Packed with creative ideas to make learning scales and arpeggios easy.
Solo Time for Viola, book 1
15 concert pieces for viola and piano
An exciting and varied collection of original and newly arranged pieces from the Baroque to the twentieth century, each with fingering and bowing suggestions and notes on the pieces and performance techniques. Includes piano accompaniments. Approx. Grades 3-4. Click ‘More Information’ for links to audio tracks for some pieces.
Solo Time for Viola, book 2
15 concert pieces for viola and piano
An exciting and varied collection of original and newly arranged pieces from the Baroque to the twentieth century, each with fingering and bowing suggestions and notes on the pieces and performance techniques. Includes piano accompaniments. Approx. Grades 5-6. Click ‘More Information’ for links to audio tracks for some pieces.
Solo Time for Viola, book 3
15 concert pieces for viola and piano
An exciting and varied collection of original and newly arranged pieces from the Baroque to the twentieth century, each with fingering and bowing suggestions and notes on the pieces and performance techniques. Includes piano accompaniments. Approx. Grades 7-8. Click ‘More Information’ for links to audio tracks for some pieces.
Viola Time Christmas (with audio)
A stockingful of 32 easy pieces for viola
Well-known carols and festive pieces in a range of keys with words to sing along. Includes solos and duets. Play-along audio tracks available on major streaming platforms and to download from the OUP website.
Fiddle and Viola Time Christmas Piano Accompaniments
Piano accompaniments for Fiddle and Viola Time Christmas
Viola Time stickers
Pack of 6 sheets of fun viola stickers – ideal for motivating pupils!
