New edition of a tutor that generations of violinists have grown up with.Fundamental work by a leading Violin educator.Three volumes in increasing order of difficulty: easy moderate difficultMethodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)The School of Bowing Technique Op.2 is the second important Violin tutor by Otakar Šev k (1852 1934) and deals with the elementary technical demands of the right hand. Divided into three sections the tutor contains more than 4 000 systematically arranged bowing exercises in increasing order of difficulty.This new edition of the School of Bowing Techniquecombines the original six volumes in groups of two. It is largely based on the first edition published in the early 20th century and on other sources from Šev k’s estate. The editor Jaroslav Foltýn is a professor of violin at the Prague Conservatory as was Šev k himself.Already published:Otakar Šev kSchool of Violin Technique Op.1Book 1 1st Position BA 9552Book 2 2nd 7th Position BA 9553Book 3 Changing Positions BA 9554Book 4 Exercises in Double Stops and Harmonics BA 9555

A well presented set of short pieces from the 'Romantic Era' all strictly in 1st position. Score with parts for vln 1 2 vla (with vln 3 option) Vc.

The compositions by Jacques Pierre Joseph Rode (1774-1830) especially his violin concertos and the caprices in this edition have been very popular among violinists to this day. The caprices have taken on a permanent place in the solo violin literature next to those by Kreutzer Dont Wieniawski or Paganini since they are invaluable for a sound technical and musical training. What gives this edition its special value is that the renowned violin teacher Max Rostal wrote preparatory exercises for each of the 24 caprices which are tailor-made to match methodologically exactly the content of the exercise of the respective caprice.

Studies Op. 8-A fundamental pedagogical work from a superb Violin teacherWith methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)Moderate level of difficulty.Šev k’s œuvre covers every area of Violin technique from the elementary level to special exercises on individual technical problems all the way to analytical studies of the best-known Violin concertos. One of his most important pedagogical works is his opus 8 written between 1892 and 1895.This volume of exercises is devoted to changes of position and preparatory studies for scales over three octaves (in 3rds 6ths octaves and 10ths). Our new edition is based essentially on the original print issued in the early 20th century and on sources from Šev k’s posthumous papers. The editor Jaroslav Foltýn is professor of Violin at Prague Conservatory a position once held by Šev k himself.Already published:Otakar Šev kSchool of Violin Technique Op.1Book 1: BA 9552Book 2: BA 9553Book 3: BA 9554Book 4: BA 9555School of Bowing Technique Op. 2Book 1: BA 9591Book 2: BA 9592Book 3: BA 9593

This collection includes music from Mozart's Viennese Sonatas as well as other incidental works. All pieces are playable in first position beginning with easy arrangements and progressing in difficulty. Piano parts double theviolin to aid performance.

A well presented classical piece all strictly in 1st position. Score with parts for vln 1 2 vla (with vln 3 option) Vc.

Designed to help people master all 24 major and minor scales. In this book first all the violin scales are re-organized to be more simple practical and easy to learn. Then all the fingerings of the single-stop scales areclassified into only a few basic patterns. When practicing violinists can study these fingering patterns first and then use them to play all 24 scales easily. Finally all the fingerings of the double-stop scales are alsore-edited to make them as simple as possible. With this approach the process of learning violin scales is much easier than before.

This valuable supplement has been written to present essential scales and scale studies for the beginning student. The scales are presented in various rhythms and patterns including arpeggios. All of the various patternspresented can be used with each scale. The fingerings included present viable ways to approach the scales but other fingerings can be explored. Various rhythms and bowings may also be applied to practicing the scales. All majorscales are presented in two and three octave patterns. All minor scales are presented in three octave patterns. Chromatic scales of two and three octaves are also included. These scales can form an important part of any violinstudent's practice.

New methods to practice and improve shifting positionsWith brief descriptions in three languages (Cz/Ger/Eng)Advanced level of difficultyThese exercises are intended for violinists who have a basic knowledge of shifting positions and how to play double stops. At first fixed positions and shifting are practised separately from one another in one and two part combinations. In the second volume these two techniques are combined and consolidated.The aim of these studies or études is to improve left-hand techniques enabling the student to execute shifting positions with greater confidence. Gola?s Violin Technique should accompany the violinist throughout his career.The authorZden kGola (*1929) studied at the Brunn Janá ek Academy and was subsequently Professor of Violin at the Music Conservatory in Ostrava. In 1966 he emigrated to Sweden where he made a name for himself as orchestral musician concert master and soloist as well as pedagogue. He is the author of numerous educational works.Also availableVolume 2: BA 9551

The purpose of this violinist songbook is to provide the beginning violinist with a repertoire of 24 of the most familiar and beloved tunes ever written. There are several great folk songs of America and other lands. Theycontinue to bring pleasure and knowledge as a link to the past. All the songs are written specifically for violin utilizing dynamics expression markings and articulations. Key signatures for the songs are in a comfortablerange suitable for the beginning violinist. Guitar chord symbols appear above each melody; however the chords may be played by banjo ukulele autoharp and chord organ. Included are: Irish Songs Folk Songs AmericanHymns Spirituals and Classics. This song book is an ideal supplement to 'Violin Method' (MB93474) published by Mel Bay Publications Inc. All the songs are appropriate for performance at concerts recitals and contests.

Violinschule für Anfänger - Méthode de violon pour les commençants-This series of books is for the beginner violin student and is designed to improve all areas of violin technique both right- and left-hand. Each book contains numerous exercises and melodies.Part 5 contains exercises dealing with: accidentals major triads minor triads diminished fifth/augmented fourth; extension of the fourth finger.