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A celebrated instructor explains his philosophy of teaching and practice methods, including the appropriate combination of technique and interpretation. Ivan Galamian, a longtime Juilliard professor, incorporates aspects of both the Russian and French schools in a system both ingenious and logical. His tutelage has produced astonishing results with students, many of whom rank among the worlds mostacclaimed concert artists and orchestral concertmasters. Suitable for violin teachers and students of all ages and levels, this guide presents general principles and offers practical suggestions related to posture, holding the instrument and bow, vibrato movements, intonation, tone production, bowingpatterns, double stops, trills, and many other facets of playing and practice. This edition features a new Introduction by Sally Thomas, violin virtuoso and Galamians former student. / Violon / Dover

Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op.12, No. 1 (dedicated to Antonio Salieri) I: Allegro con brio II: Tema con variazioni. Andante con moto III: Rondo. Allegro Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op.12, No. 2 (dedicated to Antonio Salieri) I: Allegro vivace II: Andante, più toso Allegretto, III: Allegro piacevole Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 12., No. 3 (dedicated to Antonio Salieri) I: Allegro con spirito II: Adagio con molt´ espressione III: Rondo. Allegro molto Violin Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op.23 (dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries) I: Presto II: Andante scherzoso, più Allegretto III: Allegretto molto Violin Sonata No. 5 in F Major (Spring), Op. 24 (dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries) I: Allegro II: Adagio molto espressivo III: Scherzo. Allegro Molto IV: Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo Violin Sonata No. 6 in A Major, Op. 30, No. 1 (dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia) I: Allegro II: Adagio molto espressivo III: Allegretto con Variazioni Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2 (dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia) I: Allegro con brio II: Adagio cantabile III: Scherzo. Allegro IV: Finale. Allegro Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30, No. 3 (dedicated to Tsar Alexander I of Russia) I: Allegro assai II: Tempo di Minuetto III: Allegro vivace Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Minor (Kreutzer), Op. 47 (dedicated to Rodolphe Kreutzer) I: Adagio sostenuto-Presto II: Andante con Variazioni III: Finale. Presto Violin Sonata No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 (dedicated to Archduke Rudolph) I: Allegro moderato II: Adagio espressivo III: Scherzo. Allegro IV: Poco Allegretto

Famous for his fiery forceful and passionate playing Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate (1844 1908) was equally renowned for the sweetness and purity of his tone and his impeccable technique. His works are steeped in the colorful traditions of his native land drawing upon Spanish airs and dances to display the depth and richness of the violin's capabilities. This practice and performance edition with a separate removable violin part contains three of the composer's best and most challenging pieces for violin and piano: Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs); Carmen Fantasy Op. 25 based on the opera by George Bizet; and the exhilaratingIntroduction and Tarantella. Reproduced from authoritative editions these works are essential to the repertoire of all serious violinists.

Description First published in 1925, Alberto Bachmann's renowned reference remains unsurpassed as a source of essential information on all aspects of the violin. It traces the evolution of technique from the 1800s onwards, in addition to examining the violin's construction and manufacture, listing American and European makers, and offering a biographic section on chamber music ensembles. Includes: 73 rare photographs Exploration of sound, style and construction Introduction by legendary violinist, Eugene Ysaye Glossary of music and musical terms

Leopold Auer. A collection of principles and guidelines set down after a lifetime of playing and teaching.