Music gift ideas for a musician or a music lover

about the viola and much more

And, of course you can make yourself an original music gift!

Here you'll find viola themed gifts and other general music related gifts: book, games, gadgets.

For more music gift ideas for a musician, a nice present would be a subscription to a downloadable sheet music website, or to a downloadable MP3 website, related to the viola and not only, also good for any other instrument, printed sheet music, or visit other pages on this website to find a list of music books and viola books, or music posters, music-minus-one CDs (to play solo accompanied by a real orchestra).

You are spoilt for choice, music is always the perfect gift.

If you really can't make up your mind on what to choose, simply send your friends a Gift Certificate with your personalized gift message, so they will be able to choose their favourite gift.

Viola-related music gift ideas for a musician

Here is a selection of great designs about the viola but once there you can choose among all other musical instruments.

I love Viola
Of course, to begin with, here is you declaration of love for the viola! Choose this and similar ones on your favourite item.

A funny phrase by the virtuoso viola player William Primrose. When asked about the difference between viola and violin, after many times, one time, maybe a bit tired of having to explain all these things again and again, he answered: "The difference between violin and viola is that the viola is a violin with a college education"

Tell it to everybody: Brahms' are indeed Viola Sonatas

Victor Hugo's quote "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent" frames the image of a graceful viola or violin scroll

Personalised chocolat gift ideas

Rare viola and violin books, a great music gift idea for musicians, music teachers, students and lovers

"Walk on the North side" Biography of the viola virtuoso William Primrose Primrose's childhood as a child prodigy, his many interests besides music, such as chess, boxing, cricket, airplane piloting, conductors, colleagues, how Primrose actually started his solo violist career, recordings, teaching. Recommended for any music lover ...more info

"Playing the viola - Conversations with William Primrose" By David Dalton A technical book, very useful for players of different levels. Primrose talks about all aspects of playing the viola: teacher-student relationship, playing the viola coming from the violin, how to practice, repertoire, stage presence and manners, performance practice, the left hand (you can even get to know his own fingerings in some works), programs, recordings, competitions and more. Recommended for all viola players (also violin players can learn a lot from a great virtuoso). ...more info

"A new approach to violin playing" By Kato Havas The first book written by the violin teacher Kato Havas. How to prevent and eliminate physical tension and injuries caused by violin and viola playing. Based on how the body works, how to use the natural balances instead of force and pressure. With detailed explanations & practical exercises, how to practice, the relation between physical and mental tension. Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. Recommended for all string players ...more info

"Stage fright, Causes and cures" By Kato Havas (1973) This is the last book written by Kato Havas. It analyzes all aspects and reasons for stage fright, a very common and serious problem among performers of any level. I gives the causes and cures for the fear of the trembling bow, of being out of tune, of high positions and shifts, of not being fast enough and more fears. It is a practical book, not just to be read, you need to read it and apply it. With a foreword by Yehudi Menuhin. Recommended for all string players ...more info

'A New Approach' on the causes and cures of physical injuries in viola and violin playing DVD with detailed exercises on the release of tensione and the prevention of anxiety in performance By Kato Havas, the famous violin and viola teacher and author of three books on the subject, several years ago was the first and only one to talk about this and has been teaching for about fifty years ...more info

Music Gift ideas for music games

Music Mind Benders (Lateral-thinking puzzles, brainteasers, logic puzzles, story problems, and many more music-themed head scratchers). By Bonnie J. Krueger. For Games. Reproducible puzzle book. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.30-2436H) ...more info

Edwin McLean"s Music Crossword Puzzles and Games for Christmas By Edwin Mclean. Christmas. Beginner through Advanced. Crossword puzzle book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.FF1710) ...more info

Music Game of the Week (A Year"s Worth of Reproducible Activities for the Classroom or Home). By Brenda Knowis. For Games. General music. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.30-2307H) ...more info

The Ultimate Book of Music Mazes and Puzzles By Kris Kropff. For Games. Puzzle book. Published by Heritage Music Press (LO.30-2320H) ...more info

All For Strings Flashcards By Gerald E. Anderson. Edited by Robert Frost. Orchestra Method/Study. All for Strings. Elementary. Flash cards. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.83MC) ...more info

Note Nabber For 2-10 players (Card Game). Music Games & Accessories. Elementary - Late Intermediate. Deck of cards. Published by TCW Resources (KJ.TW620) ...more info

Scale Scramble For 3-15 players (Card Game). Music Games & Accessories. Beginning - Advanced. Deck of cards. Published by TCW Resources (KJ.TW603) ...more info

Wacky Words Starring Wanda (A Note Reading Game for Students of All Ages). For 2-8 players (Card Game). Music Games & Accessories. Elementary - Early Intermediate. Jumbo deck of cards. Published by TCW Resources (KJ.TW614A) ...more info

Primary Pounce For 2-8 players (Card Game). Music Games & Accessories. Early Intermediate - Advanced. Deck of cards. Published by TCW Resources (KJ.TW618A) ...more info

Crazy Eighths (A Rhythm Game For All Ages). For 2-8 players (Card Game). Music Games & Accessories. Early Intermediate - Advanced. Deck of cards. Published by TCW Resources (KJ.TW615) ...more info

Music Symbol Bingo By Cheryl Lavender. Teacher. Music First Express. Game. 64 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.44213166) ...more info

Instrument Bingo By Cheryl Lavender. Music First Express. Bingo Game and CD. 37 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8740624) ...more info

World Instrument Bingo (Game) By Cheryl Lavender. Game/Cd Pak. Expressive Art (Choral). Game and CD. 50 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.9970163) ...more info

Composer Bingo By Cheryl Lavender. Resource book. This edition: 14500. Music First Express. Game. 32 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.44203026) ...more info

Tombola degli strumenti musicali By AA VV. For Music game. Music game and CD. Published by Casa Musicale Eco (CM.R44107) ...more info

Music Party Games Musicians and music appreciators of all ages will enjoy these interactive games that are sure to enliven any gathering, whether it's in the classroom or the dining room. The 17 games include everything from word finds to song-lyric madlibs to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"-inspired skits with music-related props, and touch on the full spectrum of music, from classical to pop. ...more info

Music Money For Piano. TCW Resources. Primer. Method book. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.TW540) ...more info

Music Gift ideas for music practice and stationery

Amazing Colour-Changing Mood Pencil: Treble Clef

  

Sticky Pad - Pair Of Quavers

  

Wipe Clean Music Board (Landscape Edition)

  

Music Games: Measure Up!

Music Games: Musical Pairs 

Practice Book - The Perfect Practice Diary For Pupils Of Any Instrument
 

  

Musical Instrument Identification Tag - Viola or Violin?

Music gift ideas for a musical kitchen

Music posters

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Composing His "Missa Solemnis" Giclee Print Josef Stieler

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Music Manuscript Poster (String Quartet in F Major K. 168 Allegro). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). This edition: S-031. Henle Music Folios. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488109) ...more info

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Music Manuscript Poster 12 Variations for Keyboard on "Ah, vous dirai-je Maman" K.265 (Twinkle, twinkle, little star). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). This edition: S-032. Henle Music Folios. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488103) ...more info

...and with a music gift idea you need Music postcards

Greeting Cards: Eighth Note Swash (Pack of 12) All Occasion. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4436PK) ...more info

Notecards, 3 Viols Miscellaneous gifts. Notelets. Published by Hawthorns Music (MM.HANC004) ...more info

Serie II: The Bach Family Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Karl-Michael Komma. Contains 12 postcards in a black folder and a brief descriptive text of the image on each postcard. Classical and Baroque. Set of postcards. 999 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4033200) ...more info

Johannes Brahms Music Manuscript Greeting Card (Motet, Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, op. 29, No. 1 for chorus). By Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). This edition: CARD S-035. Henle Music Folios. Sacred. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488112) ...more info

Beethoven Portrait Postcard Pack of 6 (Pack of 6). Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Postcard. Standard notation. 1 pages. Published by Theodore Presser Company (PR.418410200) ...more info

Antonin Dvorak Music Manuscript Greeting Card (Piano Concerto in G minor, Op. 33 Finale (Allegro con fuoco)). By Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904). This edition: CARD S-037. Henle Music Folios. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488114) ...more info

Georg Friedrich Handel Postcard. Language: all languages. 100 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4035620) ...more info

Henle Greeting Cards (Boxed Set of 10 Cards). Various composers. Henle Music Folios. General Merchandise. G. Henle Verlag #HN8006. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488006) ...more info

Familie Mozart (The Mozart Family) Postcard. Language: all languages. 100 pages. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4032610) ...more info

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Music Manuscript Greeting Card 12 Variations for Keyboard on "Ah, vous dirai-je Maman" K. 265 (Twinkle, twinkle, little star). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). This edition: CARD S-040. Henle Music Folios. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488116) ...more info

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Music Manuscript Greeting Card (String Quartet in F Major K. 168 Allegro). By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Henle Music Folios. G. Henle Verlag #CARD S-039. Published by G. Henle Verlag (HL.51488118) ...more info

Notecards, Dancers, Reverence Miscellaneous gifts. Notelets. Published by Hawthorns Music (MM.HANC007) ...more info

Notecards, Organist Miscellaneous gifts. Notelets. Published by Hawthorns Music (MM.HANC008) ...more info

Notecards, Arbeau Miscellaneous gifts. Notelets. Published by Hawthorns Music (MM.HANC009) ...more info

Greeting Cards - Flute Basics (All Occasion). By Drew Hillier. For Flute. Greeting Card; Other. Faber Edition. 8 notecards with envelopes. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571599257) ...more info

Christmas music postcards

Christmas Greeting Cards: Christmas Candle (Pack of 12) Schaum Method. Schaum Publications; Winter. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4416PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards -- Christmas (Pack of 8) Greeting Card; Other. Faber Edition. Christmas; Winter. Published by Faber Music (AP.12-0571599206) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Poinsettias with Staff (Pack of 12) (Christmas). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. Christmas; Winter. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4441PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Reindeer (Pack of 12) (Christmas). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. Christmas; Winter. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4415PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Santa Claus (Pack of 12) (Christmas). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. Christmas; Winter. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4413PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Piano and Trees (Pack of 12) (All Occasion). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4421PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Christmas Stocking (Pack of 12) (Christmas / Invitation). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. Christmas; Winter. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4450PK) ...more info

Happy Birthday music postcards

Greeting Cards: Frog and 8th Notes (Pack of 12) (Birthday). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4429PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Happy Birthday Keys (Pack of 12) (Birthday / Invitation). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. Birthday. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4437PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Keyboard Cake (Pack of 12) (Birthday / Invitation). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4418PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Balloons (Pack of 12) (Birthday). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4422PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Hat and Horn (Pack of 12) (Birthday / Invitation). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4428PK) ...more info

Greeting Cards: Piano Cake (Pack of 12) (Birthday / Invitation). For Piano. Method/Instruction; Piano - Schaum Method. Schaum Publications. 12 Greeting Cards & Envelopes. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.44-4439PK) ...more info

Easy to use Music Software Gifts

FlexiMusic Wave Editor is an easy-to-use audio editor for professionals and home users (for Windows). It provides a powerful and user-friendly editing environment for novice users. Edit and record music, apply effects and filters, adjust stereo channels, save audio to all of the popular formats and burn songs to CD. Free trial

FlexiMusic Generator is a unique tool to generate musical and non-musical sounds. If you want to create unique pieces of music and exciting new sounds never before heard on this planet, then you'll love our FlexiMusic Generator. You can use it to produce robotic/synthetic voice from your own voice. Free trial

FlexiMusic Composer is a multi-track program for composing, editing and mixing of music using sampled instrument sounds. You can create your own songs and tunes at home easily, by mixing various music pieces and samples of your choice. You can also add effects to your music. Free trial

FlexiMusic Orchestra is a virtual musical instrument on your PC and a professional keyboard player for live orchestra. Use it to convert your computer into a musical instrument. Use your keyboard as all-in-one musical instrument. Free trial

Flexi-Movie Composer Produce your own movie or a slide show with your photos, video clips and voice recordings. Use your family album, digital camera's short movie or still picture to compose them as a movie, compress and save space while saving them. Add text and audio to your existing movie, or even simply join your clips one by one. Split one movie to many avi clips. Rearrange the sequence of an existing movie.

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