Detail 01
Viola edition
Written in alto clef with viola-specific fingerings. A violin or cello book will not substitute.
Product detailSKU #1280422358401
AlfredSound Innovations for String Orchestra Book 1 Viola Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The viola part book for Sound Innovations Book 1, the first year of a string orchestra class. Buy the book that matches your instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year viola students in a school orchestra program
- Replacing a lost or wrecked book mid-semester
- Adults starting viola with a teacher who assigns this series
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Violin, cello or bass players — each instrument has its own book
- Second-year students, who need Book 2
- Self-teaching with no instructor or class to follow
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.
Detail 02
Book 1
Starting level. Covers a beginner's first year, from open strings forward.
Detail 03
String orchestra series
Page numbers line up across the violin, viola, cello and bass books so a full class plays together.
Detail 04
Student part book
Your part only, not the full score. The director carries the conductor's edition.
Detail 05
$11.99
Consumable classroom price. Most programs expect each student to own a copy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm with the director that the class is on Book 1, not Book 2
- 02No instrument, bow, rosin or shoulder rest included — book only
- 03Softcover method books take a beating in a case; a folder helps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the whole method or just the viola part?
Just the viola part. Violin, cello and bass players each buy their own edition of the same book.
02Can a violin student use this?
No. Viola reads alto clef and the fingerings differ. Buy the violin edition instead.
03What level is Book 1?
Absolute beginner. It starts from the beginning of a first-year string class and builds from there.
04Does it work for teaching myself?
It is built around a class with a director. Without a teacher, progress is slower and bow technique goes unchecked.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
