I started my viola lesson 8 months ago. At first, I find it very difficult to read the alto clef and at the same time the placement of my fingers in the fingerboard. After few lessons, my viola teacher requires me to attend in the rehearsals of the school chamber orchestra. I am hesitant to attend then because i know i can not be able to play with the chamber orchestra. But my teacher insisted me to attend because according to him, it will help me in reading the alto clef. He said that it is okay if my fingers can not follow as long as my eyes can follow in reading the pieces. So, i was convinced to attend regularly in their rehearsals. And later on, i noticed that i am improving in reading the alto clef and at the same time, my fingers are improving also. During lessons, i find my Suzuki pieces more easier now. So, for those who wants to improve their reading in the alto clef, try to sit-in in the string ensemble or chamber orchestra rehearsals. It can help you a lot and also practice regularly. As of now, i am still working on the vibrato and good intonation of my left fingers. I would like also to ask your help, if anyone here knows some easy pieces for solo viola?