Violin Technique, Volume 1

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

oeuvre complète de ?evcík couvre tous les domaines de la technique du violon , du niveau le plus élémentaire et des exercices spéciaux concernant les problèmes techniques individuelles en passant par les études analytiques des concertos standard . Aujourd'hui , plus de 130 ans plus tard , son ' école de violon ' encore les numéros entre les méthodes d'enseignement les plus importants pour les violonistes .La nouvelle édition de la ' School of Violin Technique ' de ?evcík op . 1 comprend quatre volumes et est essentiellement basée sur la première édition publiée au début du XXe siècle . Autres sources de papiers posthumes de Sevcik ont également été prises en compte .Jaroslav Foltýn , professeur de violon au Conservatoire de Prague ( comme ?evcík à la fois) , a fourni un commentaire méthodologique précis .- Nouvelle édition d'une méthode de violon qui a été utilisé par des générations de violonistes- travail séminal par un grand éducateur de violon- commentaire méthodologique par l'éditeur ( Cz / Eng / Ger)- Le début d'une série de nouvelles publications Bärenreiter des principales oeuvres de Sevcik / Violon

oeuvre complète de ?evcík couvre tous les domaines de la technique du violon , du niveau le plus élémentaire et des exercices spéciaux concernant les problèmes techniques individuelles en passant par les études analytiques des concertos standard . Aujourd'hui , plus de 130 ans plus tard , son ' école de violon ' encore les numéros entre les méthodes d'enseignement les plus importants pour les violonistes .La nouvelle édition de la ' School of Violin Technique ' de ?evcík op . 1 comprend quatre volumes et est essentiellement basée sur la première édition publiée au début du XXe siècle . Autres sources de papiers posthumes de Sevcik ont également été prises en compte .Jaroslav Foltýn , professeur de violon au Conservatoire de Prague ( comme ?evcík à la fois) , a fourni un commentaire méthodologique précis .- Nouvelle édition d'une méthode de violon qui a été utilisé par des générations de violonistes- travail séminal par un grand éducateur de violon- commentaire méthodologique par l'éditeur ( Cz / Eng / Ger)- Le début d'une série de nouvelles publications Bärenreiter des principales oeuvres de Sevcik / Violon

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 difficult.Methodological 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

Georges Catherine (1872-1958) is best remembered as a prolific violinist in the orchestra of the Paris Opera. However he was also a prominent teacher and his Complete Study of the Violin has aided the development of Violin technique since its publication in 1948. The first volume Study of the Mechanism of the Bow considers all bow markings found in music and substantial notes on how to address each technique. Each bowing technique is accompanied by a sizeable exercise in order to practise and perfect the technique. Comprising 42 detailed bowing studies Study of the Mechanism of the Bow fromComplete Study of the Violin by Violin virtuoso Georges Catherine cannot be missed by aspiring players of the instrument.

The Violin Lesson offers players of all standards the opportunity to immediately — and dramatically — improve their technique and understanding of violin playing. Presented in twelve comprehensive and highly accessible lessons filled with more than 500 music examples and over 350 photographs it provides fresh approaches to neglected aspects of playing whilst covering all the major areas of violin technique including:tone productionintonationavoiding aches and painschanging positionimproving bow strokesvibratoWhether outlining a basic concept or an advancedtechnique each topic is handled with the clarity and attention to detail for which Simon Fischer is so highly regarded. Fundamental exercises principles and practice methods sit alongside case studies and practical question-and-answer sections to present a truly rounded volume — essential reading for both students and teachers alike.

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 is another volume of lively and entertaining original duets encouraging the development of good Violin technique. Written in idioms ranging from the wistful folk music of Eastern Europe to jazz More Polytekniks presents a variety of more advanced technical challenges from vibrato spiccato extended position work tremolo bowing and double-stopping to intricate rhythms ornaments and metrical changes.More Polytekniks will be an enjoyable exercise in lessons for teacher and pupil or by two friends at different stages of development.

This volume is dedicated to helping Violinists develop a solid technique in the string-stopping left-hand, so secure that there are no technically limiting factors that will interfere with creative freedom. They deal not only with training the hand but with training the ear as well - intonation must be the primary factor in pracice/lessons. Includes several notes and discussions on aspects of technique, practice and interpretation.