New School of Violin Studies: Book 3

Otakar Sevcik: Violin Studies-Otakar Sevicik’s Violin Studies form a method that is world renowned and that has succeeded for countless Violinists for more than a century. This series of books have been adapted for Strings in most forms but are in there original form here for the Violin student and is designed to improve all areas of their technique both right- and left-hand. Each book contains a generous number of exercises and melodies with which to practice and hone skills. This is the Third part of Opus 1 Focuses on exercises in the change of position as well as containing further exercises in strength dexterity accuracy and Scales and Arpeggios over three octaves.

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

?evc k?s complete work covers every area of Violin technique from the most elementary level and special exercises concerning individual technical problems right through to analytical studies of the standard concertos. Today more than 130 years later his ?Violin School? still numbers among the most important teaching methods for violinists.This revised edition of ?evc k?s ?School of Violin Technique? Op.1 comprises four books and is essentially based on the first edition published at the beginning of the twentieth century. Other sources from ?evc k?s posthumous papers have also been taken into account.Jaroslav Foltýn Violin professorat Prague Conservatory (like ?evc k at one time) has provided an accurate methodological commentary.A revised edition of a Violin method which has been used by generations of violinists.Seminal work by a leading Violin educator.Each book contains a methodological commentary by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger).

?evc k?s complete work covers every area of Violin technique from the most elementary level and special exercises concerning individual technical problems right through to analytical studies of the standard concertos. Today more than 130 years later his ?Violin School? still numbers among the most important teaching methods for violinists.This revised edition of ?evc k?s ?School of Violin Technique? Op.1 comprises four books and is essentially based on the first edition published at the beginning of the twentieth century. Other sources from ?evc k?s posthumous papers have also been taken into account.Jaroslav Foltýn Violin professorat Prague Conservatory (like ?evc k at one time) has provided an accurate methodological commentary.A revised edition of a Violin method which has been used by generations of violinists.Seminal work by a leading Violin educator.Each book contains a methodological commentary by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger).

Otakar Sevcik: Violin Studies-This series of books is for relatively advanced violin students and is designed to improve all areas of violin technique both right- and left-hand.Part 2 contains exercises in the 2nd-7th positions.

A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

Today?s professional orchestral musicians are highly specialized and highly qualified instrumentalists. While the traditional study at universities and music schools gives students an excellent foundation for orchestral playing it has long been acknowledged that it often does not prepare a musician for all the challenges of orchestral life.The Orchestral Violinist's Companion imparts knowledge and skills essential for the orchestral violinist extending on the musician?s high school or university education. This advice and training manual is intended to serve as a guide for the full course of a musician?s career from the preparation for anaudition to the long-term heavy work load in an orchestra. The volumes cover an abundance of themes including:Practice techniquesSight-readingDaily practice routineLooking after your bodyBow technique and tone productionLeft hand techniquePizzicato technique and other special techniquesRhythm and ensemble playingNotation and performance practicePreparing of orchestral partsItalian French and German terms and abbreviationsKnowledge of styleDevelopment of a core repertoirePreparation for auditionsCoping with stage frightCoping with orchestral lifeAppreciation for the orchestra as a social environmentCoping with the long-term physical and mental pressures in an orchestraIncluded is a detailed annotated index of orchestral excerpt collections thematically relevant books and articles and recent important studies on ?Performance Science?. Chapters on essential practice and performance techniques include hundreds of examples from over 300 orchestral works which encompass the areas of symphony oratorio opera operetta and ballet from the period between c. 1750 and 1950. In addition there are exercises specifically designed to advance a player?s orchestral technique.As well as serving as useful teaching material for courses these volumes are geared towards students currently in graduate or postgraduate courses specializing in orchestral playing audition candidates