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Knox Spaces #2 (Ghosts) Approximate grade: RCM ARCT / ASTA 6+ / ABRSM 8+ Atonal. Metronome: Quarter note = 44 Posture » Release head -- see measure 5: Very few position changes and no vibrato, so experiment with releasing head and supporting viola with left hand. (Knox)
Knox Spaces #3 (One finger) Approximate grade: RCM ARCT / ASTA 6+ / ABRSM 8+ Atonal. Metronome: Eighth note = 96 Posture » Engage head -- see measure 40: On a downward slide, it is important to understand how to use minimum resistance to prevent viola moving away. (Knox)
Knox Spaces #3 (One finger) Approximate grade: RCM ARCT / ASTA 6+ / ABRSM 8+ Atonal. Metronome: Eighth note = 96 Posture » Left hand shape Glissando teaches the hand how to always be in a playing position in relation to the string, and the fingers can learn a great economy of movement. (Knox)
Knox Spaces #3 (One finger) Approximate grade: RCM ARCT / ASTA 6+ / ABRSM 8+ Atonal. Metronome: Eighth note = 96 Posture » Release head -- see measure 39: During an upward slide, it is not necessary to use the head to hold the viola, as the hand is bringing the instrument towards you. (Knox)
Uhl Twenty Etudes #18, all variations Approximate grade: RCM 10 / ASTA 6 / ABRSM 8 Atonal. Allegro brillante. Metronome: Quarter note = 132 Posture » Left hand shape