Detail 01
Book Two
Assumes everything in book one. Starting here leaves reading and technique gaps that show up fast.
Product detailSKU #1281045522355
AlfredOrchestra Expressions Book Two Student Edition Viola Book & CD 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book two of Alfred's Orchestra Expressions for viola, student edition with CD. For a student who finished book one and reads alto clef comfortably.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year viola students in a school orchestra program
- Home practice between lessons using the included audio
- Programs already teaching out of Orchestra Expressions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who haven't worked through book one
- Violin, cello or bass players — this is viola only
- Players wanting concert repertoire instead of a graded method
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Student Edition
The player's copy that goes in the case, not the teacher's conducting version.
Detail 03
Viola edition
Written in alto clef throughout. A violin student cannot read from this without transposing.
Detail 04
Book & CD 1
Audio ships with it, so home practice has a reference for tempo and pitch.
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CD format
A physical disc. Most laptops no longer have a drive, so plan how you'll play it.
Detail 06
$11.99
Cheap enough to keep one copy at home and one in the school locker.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You'll need a disc drive, or someone to rip the audio to a phone
- 02Confirm the teacher is on book two, not book one
- 03Check the part matches the instrument — viola editions get mixed up with violin
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for violin?
No. It's the viola edition, written in alto clef. A violin student needs the violin book from the same series.
02Is the CD included?
Yes, CD 1 comes with the book.
03Do I need book one first?
Generally yes. Book two builds directly on the material in book one and doesn't re-teach it.
04What year of orchestra is this?
It's the second book of a school string method, so typically a second-year student. Check with the director, since programs pace differently.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
