School of Violin Technics

This publication combines three books of Violin Technics with the added bonus of the Scale Studies into one affordable volume.

10 studies for the intermediate violinist to advance confidence in playing double stops.

The four opus 1 technique books of the Violin teacher available for the first time in one inexpensive edition.

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

Double-Stopping Op.7-?evc k?s complete works cover every area of Violin technique from the elementary level and special exercises on individual technical problems all the way to analytical studies of the standard Violin concertos.His ?Preparatory Trill Studies? deal with the placement of the fingers their pressure on the strings and their action on the fingerboard in elementary positions proceeding from slow movements to trills.This edition is essentially based on the original print published at the outset of the 20th century along with other sources from ?evc k?s posthumous papers. The editor Jaroslav Foltýn is a professor ofViolin at Prague Conservatory as was ?evc k himself.Fundamental pedagogical work by a leading Violin teacherWith methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)Moderate to advanced level of difficultyAlso available:School 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 9593Changes of Position and Preparatory Scale Studies Op.8 for Violin: BA9557

?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).

Accompaniment-The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!The Accompaniment Books contain piano parts that are simple enough to allow parents or siblings with some musical skills to play. For many of the simple pieces the right hand piano part is suitable as a violin accompaniment.These are great resource books for ensemble work. Many tunes are arranged for duets trios or quartets and allow more advanced pupils to play along with beginners. Accompaniment Book Three has harmony parts that span the range of ability from beginner to able fourth year player.Books One and Two contain over a dozen games that provide variation for the class

Accompaniment-The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!The Accompaniment Books contain piano parts that are simple enough to allow parents or siblings with some musical skills to play. For many of the simple pieces the right hand piano part is suitable as a violin accompaniment.These are great resource books for ensemble work. Many tunes are arranged for duets trios or quartets and allow more advanced pupils to play along with beginners. Accompaniment Book Three has harmony parts that span the range of ability from beginner to able fourth year player.Books One and Two contain over a dozen games that provide variation for the class

The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!