Persian Viola Method – Volume 1
Persian Viola Method is a four-volume educational series for learning Persian music on the viola. It provides a structured approach to Persian viola study. The method draws on the tradition of Ruhollah Khaleghi’s comprehensive Persian violin method. It has been carefully adapted for violists. The adaptation considers the viola’s range, technique, and tonal characteristics.
A Method for Persian Music on the Viola
When an instrument becomes established within a new musical culture, a dedicated method can help preserve that tradition. This series follows the same approach. It maintains the essential principles of Persian musical training. At the same time, it adapts them to the technical requirements of the viola.
The method provides violists with a structured path for studying Persian repertoire. It also develops the techniques needed for effective performance. The four-volume structure allows students to progress through increasingly advanced material.
Volume 1 for Viola Students
The first volume introduces fundamental viola techniques at a relatively fast pace. It works particularly well for students who already have some experience with the instrument. These students can use it to begin studying Persian music.
For complete beginners, studying this volume alongside The Viola is recommended. This combination can provide a more balanced technical foundation. Students can develop basic viola skills while beginning their study of Persian music.
Persian Viola Technique and Repertoire
This Persian viola book focuses on adapting Persian musical concepts to the viola. The instrument has a larger size and a different tonal response from the violin. Therefore, it requires appropriate technical considerations.
The material approaches Persian music from the perspective of a violist. It does not simply transfer violin instruction to another instrument. Across the four-volume series, students can develop their technique. They can also become familiar with the musical language and repertoire of Persian classical music.
Who Is This Book For?
Volume 1 is intended for viola students, teachers, and musicians interested in Persian music. Beginners can use it alongside a general viola method. Experienced violists can use it as an introduction to Persian repertoire and technique.
About the Edition
This edition adapts the instructional approach associated with Ruhollah Khaleghi’s Persian violin method. It applies that approach to the viola. The adaptation considers the instrument’s range and technical characteristics. At the same time, it preserves the musical foundations of Persian instrumental training.
Product Details
- Series: Persian Viola Method
- Volume: Volume 1
- Instrument: Viola
- Music: Persian music and repertoire
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 46
- ISBN-13: 979-8316526291