calling violists . . .

[gardenmom5]

which is your favorite publisher/version of bach's cello suites transcribed for viola?

 

I've decided I'll get her one.  she's an intermediate player - but shar has 6 - 8 versions, and I've no idea if it even matters.

 

thanks

[Crimson Wife]

My daughter's teacher had her get the Watson Forbes version with a green cover. I have no idea how it compares to other versions, however.

[zaichiki]

I suggest you ask the teacher which edition (s)he prefers -- it usually matters to them. Dd's previous teacher used Watson-Forbes.  Her current teachers (and other viola teachers in her music school) use Peters. I think the only differences between the editions are in the bowings, but not being a musician, I don't know for sure.

[gardenmom5]

thanks.  I've ordered one, as well as a few others. I can't ask a teacher as the previous teacher we used has moved away.   and dd doesn't currently have a teacher.  she bought a new viola last spring, after not having one for a number of years.

[zaichiki]

If she doesn't have a teacher, then I'd venture to guess that it doesn't matter which edition she uses.  (Does SHE have a preference when it comes to editions in general?  Dd's teachers always prefer the urtext editions, but a friend's teacher always prefers the international edition.)