Books 1 and 2-Franz Wohlfahrt's Opus 45 is a set of 60 exercises for the Violin student available here in one complete volume. Originally composed for his own teaching purposes Wohlfahrt's set of studies has become a standard work forbeginning the Violin and are studied the world over. The set begins with simple first position techniques including single-note pedalling and double-stopping before advancing to higher positions in later exercises.Theseshort pieces represent excellent preparatory material for those intending to confront the Violin works of the German masters. However in simple terms this is an approach to the violin that has proved its worth over many years and is as challenging and comprehensive as ever!

Composer's NoteThe study of the violin presents certain difficulties for beginners which are frequently the cause of a sudden abatement in the pupil's zeal and ambition even before he has mastered the first rudiments.The blame for this is commonly laid on the teacher who is called incapable or negligent; losing sight of the fact that the pupil began his studies without the slightest notion not merely of the difficulties to be encountered but also of the regular and assiduous industry indispensable for surmounting them. It is important therefore to smooth these first asperities by showing their utility and making them agreeable; to this end myViolin Method was published and the present Exercises have been written which latter may be considered as forming a supplement to the former. If practiced carefully and intelligently they will serve as a solid foundation for the technique of any player ambitious to become an artist. Franz Wohlfahrt.

A superb Violin method intended simply and solely for children. Throughout this book the more difficult keys have been excluded neither being suitable for primary instruction. Franz Wohlfahrt thought it unnecessary to give directions for the position of the body holding the violin and bow etc. for any good teacher can explain such matters better than written directions especially in the case of children. The composer has purposely inserted several little pieces with accompaniments like those usually employed in dance music; their aim is not only to interest the pupil but also to simulate his sense of rhythm.

Par WOHLFAHRT FRANZ. Renowned Violin teacher Franz Wohlfahrt's 40 Elementary Studies Op. 54 for Violin./ Etude / Violon

Op 45-74-The second volume of Franz Wohlfahrt's Foundation Studies For The Violin contains 42 studies with modernized fingerings bowings and dynamics by world-famous violinist Rachel Barton Pine. At the same time this updated edition remains faithful to the original maintaining the same pedagogical sequence as Aiqouni’s classic edition. This edition includes a DVD of Rachel Barton Pine playing all 42 etudes with two camera views so students can choose to see either the bow or the left hand technique. The disc also contains MP3 audio tracks.

Chaque volume contient 26 gammes très faciles de Cherubini Mazas Bériot Dancla Wohlfahrt David Kayser Gebauer Pennequin et Sevcik. Nous avons renoncé dans la présente édition de gammes destinées aux violonistes débutants aux explicationsconcernant les tonalités l'harmonie les degrés etc. Il est laissé à l'appréciation de chaque professeur d'ajouter des informations complémentaires selon l'âge et le tempo de travail individuel de l'élève. De ce fait il ne s'agit pas d'une méthodede théorie musicale mais d'un concept méthodique didactique dont les exercices s'adaptent aisément aux enfants tout en abordant un objectif pédagogique moderne.1 Jean Pennequin: Nr. 1 A-Dur2 Franz Wohlfahrt: Nr. 2 Es-Dur3 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 3 e-moll4 Franz Wohlfahrt: Nr. 4 d-moll5 Charles-Auguste de Bériot: Nr. 5 As-Dur6 Franz Wohlfahrt: Nr. 6 g-moll7 Charles-Auguste de Bériot: Nr. 7 Es-Dur8 Jacques-Féréol Mazas: Nr. 8 d-moll9 Jacques-Féréol Mazas: Nr. 9 As-Dur10 Jacques-Féréol Mazas: Nr. 10 a-moll11 Michel-Joseph Gebauer: Nr. 11 Es-Dur12 Michel-Joseph Gebauer: Nr. 12 g-moll13 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 13 C-Dur14 Charles-Auguste de Bériot: Nr. 14 d-moll15 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 15 As-Dur16 Franz Wohlfahrt: Nr. 16 a-moll17 Jacques-Féréol Mazas: Nr. 17 Es-Dur18 Jacques-Féréol Mazas: Nr. 18 g-moll19 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 19 d-moll20 Charles-Auguste de Bériot: Nr. 20 a-moll21 Charles-Auguste de Bériot: Nr. 21 g-moll22 Michel-Joseph Gebauer: Nr. 22 d-moll23 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 23 g-moll24 Charles Dancla: Nr. 24 g-moll25 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 25 es-moll26 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 26a Ces-Dur27 Luigi Cherubini: Nr. 26b H-Dur

42 Studies from Opp. 45 and 74-Wohlfahrt Foundation Studies For The Viola Volume 2: Book/DVD is comprised of 42 etudes from Wohlfahrts Op.45a and 74. The etudes are all presented in a helpful progressive order. All exercises are in the 1st through to the 3rd position.

The present edition Op. 45 comprising 60 studies is of great didactic value already tried out by several generations of teacher-musicians. Owing to their tunefulness they are also enjoyed by students. While Wohlfahrt and other representatives of the older Violin school used the traditional order of teaching passing from 1st position to 3rd and leaving out 2nd which was probably considered more difficult the steady and successive teaching of all the positions has been thought advisable in the present edition of the studies. Thus after the 1st position the 2nd was introduced choosing those studies from the present opus number in which the fingering exclusively in thisposition was used.

For Violin with Newly Composed Violin Accompaniments-A fresh take on a time-honored classic this edition of Wohlfahrt's Op. 45 Studies for Violin (Book I) features newly composed Violin teacher accompaniments.Make technical study a fun andcollaborative experience. The accompaniments provide an enjoyable introduction to ensemble playing. Playing in duet will sharpen the student's intonation and listening skills. The teacher will be able to coach the student on otheraspects of ensemble playing as well including the importance of subdivision and rhythmic accuracy how to play a melodic versus an accompaniment line and how to play through a mistake for the sake of the ensemble. Theaccompaniments also give the teacher the valuable opportunity to guide the student nonverbally on phrasing dynamics and tempo through his or her own playing.Includes a playing score of the duets and a Violin insert of theoriginal etudes a preface on how to incorporate the studies into instruction and practice and a chart that categorizes the studies by right and left hand technical issues.