The Viola course at the Saudi Music Hub is designed for you to experience its rich sound and learn how to play this amazing instrument. You will discover a wide spectrum of techniques and styles that combine teaching viola techniques Learners will also be able to take ABRSM exams and advance their skills further as well as learn to read Alto clef.
Learning outcomes
Level 1
Learners will be able to acquire skills by:
• Showing an elementary control of the instrument.
• Demonstrating an elementary knowledge of bowing and fingering
• Showing an elementary synchronization between fingers and bow actions.
• Playing prescribed technical requirements of elementary basics.
• Performing repertoire of elementary musical and technical demands.
• Enhancing knowledge of the different elementary Arabic music theories.
• Demonstrating the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with rhythm, melody, and structure
Level 2
Learners will be able to acquire skills by:
• Showing an elementary control of the instrument.
• Demonstrating an elementary knowledge of bowing and fingering
• Showing an elementary synchronization between fingers and bow actions.
• Playing prescribed technical requirements of elementary basics.
• Performing repertoire of elementary musical and technical demands.
• Enhancing knowledge of the different music theories.
• Demonstrating the ability to hear, identify, and work conceptually with rhythm, melody, and structure
Level 3
Learners will be able to acquire skills by:
• Enhancing the synchronization between fingers and bow actions.
• Playing prescribed maqam technical requirements at the elementary level.
• Demonstrating elementary knowledge of the viola playing.
• Performing moderately complex repertoire.
• Learning about the Saudi traditional music and performing some of its repertoire.
• Enhancing knowledge of the different music theories at the elementary level.
• Demonstrating awareness of comprehensive characteristic features and performance conventions.
Level 4
Learners will be able to acquire skills by:
• Enhancing the synchronization between fingers and bow actions.
• Playing prescribed maqam technical requirements at the elementary level.
• Performing repertoire of moderate complexity
• Demonstrating awareness of comprehensive characteristic features and performance conventions.
Level 5
Learners will be able to acquire skills by:
• Demonstrating control of the posture.
• Demonstrating a synchronization between fingers and bow actions.
• Playing prescribed maqam technical requirements at an intermediate level.
• Performing a moderately complex repertoire and technical demands.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the different music theories at an intermediate level.
• Performing in groups and ensembles.
Level 6
Learners will be able to acquire skills by:
• Demonstrating control of the posture.
• Demonstrating a synchronization between fingers and bow actions.
• Playing prescribed maqam technical requirements at an intermediate level.
• Performing a moderately complex repertoire and technical demands.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the different music theories at an intermediate level.
• Performing in groups and ensembles.
