Harry Potter Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola, Book & Online Audio/Software (Pop Instrumental Solos Series)

My daughter is 9 and intermediate. This book has actually been very helpful. It is a mix of easy, moderate and difficult so that she can practice, play songs she likes and also get challenged a bit. So far, songs are also matching up quite well - we recognized the theme music right away.

Ranges from very easy to moderately difficult. Very nicely written. Good MP3 CD (not an audio CD so don't try to play it on your stereo). Separate violin part separates from the violin/piano duet part which is very nice.Don't be confused by the "solo" description of this music. For the most part this is not a true "solo" arrangement. I think they are referring to the arrangements for other instruments in the same "String Series" which are compatible as an ensamble or played separately with piano accompaniment.There are measures where the violin rests so I guess you can just skip over them if you play truly "solo." Or arrange something. Or stand there in awkward silence. Your choice.Unfortunately, the music arrived a little permanently bent . . .

My daughter loves playing songs from her favorite movies. We like having the CD with the accompaniment for her to play along with. It's a nice break for her to have some fun pieces to practice!

There is tucked inside the violin section which is not too terribly technical, so earlier students should be able to play, though it's not for beginners. The accompaniment is included as well as a CD. The CD has the piece as well as the accompaniment. The one issue I have is that the solo part, though prominent, is included orchestral accompaniment. It would be nice if it were played with only the piano music. However, this bit, in my estimation as well as my daughter's, can be overlooked. All she wants to hear is the violin part to acquaint herself with the pieces and how they are played by a professional. She uses that as a gauge for her own playing.If that is what you're looking for, then do not hesitate to purchase this. You will not be disappointed.

I was concerned initially because of all the reviews about the CD not working, but got it anyway because my son wanted to play it on his violin. We put the CD in the player and sure enough it did not work...HOWEVER it works on a computer! I put the disc in the CD drive and all the songs and everything came up just fine. All the MP3's are there, you just cannot play it in a regular CD player.

I bought this for my 10 year old son. This is his second year playing the viola and this book is at his level and it has also revived his love of playing the viola, which was starting to dwindle this year. There is a CD that comes with it, but I could only play it on my computer.

I enjoy playing themes from movies I like on my violin, and this is a great book to start with, and improvisation is a snap!

I am seriously irritated. I have tried 5 TIMES to buy this music/CD - twice from Amazon, and 3 times from a local music store. The music is great. But the CD every single time has been blank. There is no music on the CD at all, and only one track shows up on the CD player when I attempt to play this CD. The publisher needs to address this problem before selling any more copies of this. I would still love to get the music - but with a CD that actually has the recording on it, please!