Violin Technique in 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 1: BA 9550

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.

A great way for beginning violinists to practice and build up their technique this classic book of exercises has served generations of music students and their teachers. The studies provide practice in string crossing bow strokes shifting and finger patterns.A native and lifelong resident of Leipzig Germany Franz Wohlfahrt (1833–84) studied with one of the world's greatest violinists Ferdinand David. Wohlfahrt's Sixty Studies for the Violin  has remained a mainstay of the beginning violinist's education from the nineteenth century to today. The sixty etudes are divided into two volumes: Volume 1 focuses on studies in the firstposition and Volume 2 advances to third position employing more complex rhythms and bowings. Diligent practice of these studies will improve students' sight reading advance their rhythm skills and prepare them for a more difficult repertoire. Reprint of the G. Schirmer Inc. New York edition.

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 accessiblelessons 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: toneproduction intonation avoiding aches and pains changing position improving bow strokes vibratoWhether outlining a basic concept or anadvancedtechnique, 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 practicalquestion-and-answer sections to present a truly rounded volume ? essential reading for both students and teachers alike. / Violon / Edition Peters

Par COHEN MARY. Technique in Practice is an innovative approach to violin technique by Mary Cohen, developed from her unique 'weightless balance' methodology. Concise exercises are structured into sets that cover all aspects of technique alongside the author's expert advice guiding you through like a personal trainer. This book will develop a relaxed, secure technique and increase confidence in every part of the instrument - without the need to spend hours practising. It has been written with the needs of advanced students, teachers and professional players in mind, although the early sets are also ideal for use with students at late-intermediate level. / Niveau : Avancé / Pédagogie / Etude / Violon

Forty selected studies for the Violin in two books critically revised by Sam Franko. These Etudes by Mazas rank among the best material for practice which the literature of the Violin possesses and have become indispensable for the development of Violin technique. They have been arranged in systematic order and especial care has been bestowed on the fingering bowing and the division of the bow.

A Dozen A Day Violin Songbook: Christmas adds a new seasonal title to the popular instrumental series. As a companion songbook to the A Dozen A Day Violin pre-practice book each easy-to-play song has been carefully arranged to help develop specific techniques combining the spirit of the festive season with a trusted learning method for beginning players.Matching technical exercises to songs is a proven way of making practice more effective and a lot more enjoyable particularly for young musicians. Give the gift of music this Christmas.

Irvine Arditti who is an extraordinary violinist a specialist for contemporary music and the leader of the phenomenal Arditti Quartet worked together with the composer and conductor Robert HP Platz to produce this book on contemporary violin technique. It presents detailed explanations of the technical possibilities of the violin for performers and composers. This publication takes into account the virtuosity of a new generation of soloists. These are soloists who with their exceptional ability have succeeded in paving the way for a greater understanding of classical and contemporary music. The chapters on bowing techniques vibrato pizzicato glissando flageolet tablatures rhythm and electronic sound production are illustrated with numerous musical examples and diagrams. Particularly helpful is the accompanying DVD where Arditti demonstrates and explains the described techniques. Chapters on the basics of violin technique and on Irvine Arditti’s personal experience with notable composers make the book equally interesting for non-violinists.The authorsIrvine Arditti born in London in 1953 became the Principal Concert Master of the London Symphony Orchestra at the age of 25. He left the orchestra in 1980 to devote his time to his quartet. In recent decades Irvine Arditti has premiered a large number of important works many of which were written for him. Amongst them are the violin concertos by Xenakis Hosokawa and Ligeti Ferneyhough’s Terrain and Sciarrino’s Le Stagioni Artificiali. As well as having recorded over 180 CDs with the Arditti Quartet Arditti has built an impressive catalogue of solo recordings. His recording of Cage’s Freeman Etudes for Solo Violin has made musical history.Robert HP Platz born in Baden-Baden Germany in 1951 has conducted premieres of over 300 works with renowned orchestras such as the Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg and worked with composers such as Hosokawa Huber Scelsi Stockhausen and Xenakis. Platz is also a composer. Since 1989 his compositions comprise associative connected parts of a diary-like continuous complete work. Since 1990 he teaches composition as well as performance practice regarding contemporary music at the University of Maastricht.

Warm-ups and Essential Exercises for Violin. Par BERGMANN BENJAMIN. Fit in 15 Minutes is intended for occasional players who are very short of time and want to maintain and improve their violin technique in a concentrated and effective quarter of an hour. They can also be used at the beginning of a longer practice or rehearsal session. As the technical precondition of beginners and professional violinists vary, each exercise is offered in three levels of progressive complexity: · Level 1: Exercises for beginners · Level 2: Exercises for advanced players · Level 3: Exercises for tertiary students and professionals The division in three levels provides didactic transparency. It is not meant to create boundaries, but serves as a stimulation to identify correlations, to polish basics or to conquer new technical challenges. / Études et exercices / Etude / Violon

Par ASCH GLENN / REINER DAVID. For more than a century, violinists have played jazz, swing, blues and similar improvisational styles. With its rich tone, considerable range, and bowed rhythms and phrasing, the violin offers a unique opportunity for a creative and personal statement as a musician. This book presents a broad sampling of the styles of major jazz violinists, from blues to bebop, from jug band to jazzgrass, from big-band swing to Texas swing. Tunes represent the styles of Stéphane Grappelli, Joe Venuti, Stuff Smith, Eddie South, Mark O'Connor, Benny Thomasson, Jean-Luc Ponty, and Darol Anger. Helpful jazz theory sections with exercises alternate with tunes that show how the theory works inpractice. This book has two objectives: first, to present a broad, roughly chronological sampling of major jazz violinists and the styles associated with them, and secondly, to introduce the basics of jazz theory as applied to the violin. Whether consciously or intuitively, through critical listening or by practicing jazz patterns and exercises, the more knowledge of jazz you acquire, the better you will be able to think about the content of your playing without being bound by technical and theoretical aspects. This anthology was written to help provide that foundation. Interspersed with pragmatic jazz theory lessons, you'll find 28 original tunes in the style of various jazz violin luminaries. The book ends with an extensive discography of recommended jazz recordings with a violin focus. Mandolinists as well as other instrumentalists will find a wealth of useful information in this outstanding collection. Delightful broadcast-quality recordings of the repertoire are available online. Includes access to online audio. Written for intermediate to advanced violinists. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Jazz / Recueil / Violon

Aerobics & Warm Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists is not for the sophisticated violinist with years of classical training. It has been created especially for the more casual player who is sincerely interested in getting maximumbenefit from a minimum of effort. Aerobics & Warm Ups for Fiddlers & Violinists helps to fill this need for technical studies applicable to both the worlds of classical violin and fiddling. I first tested these scales andexercises on myself for six months faithfully using them for about 20 minutes as warm ups to my daily practice. I was rewarded with a definite improvement in my technique. I was actually surprised to see my dexterity grow as Icharted my metronomic progress on a calendar. I remember thinking 'I will never be able to play faster than this.' But then a couple of weeks later I would indeed climb a notch higher! Through the years I have used theseexercises in countless fiddle workshops and with private students. The letters of thanks and positive feedback from students who were thrilled with improved fiddle technique have brought me great satisfaction. I sincerely believethat these exercises when faithfully practiced will help violinists improve their playing skills. The exercises will help develop and strengthen muscles used for finger dexterity clarity of notes tone bowing arm control intonation double stops and a flexible bowing arm wrist. Companion free Audio Tracks available online.

dal grado elementare agli Studi di Kreutzer. Par . Studi per violino - dal grado elementare agli studi di Kreutzer [Violin Études: from beginner level to Kreutzer?s Studies] is a carefully put together anthology of authors? studies designed to create a step-by-step but rapid path for young violinists that should allow them to successfully tackle both intermediate and advanced studies, leaving them well-prepared and with the ?equipment? necessary to confront various aspects of technique and performance practice. The consultation of original sources, and editorial and graphic criteria that make it easy to distinguish the editor?s additions from the original indications are a definite plus here, especially in light of the current emphasis on historically informed performance practice. / Date parution : 2022-04-12/ Etude / Violon

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.

Solos for Young Violinists is a graded series that contains works ranging from elementary to advanced levels representing an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violinists -- a valuable listening resource for teachers and students of all ages. The piano tracks, recorded on the second half of each CD, give the violinist the opportunity to practice with accompaniments. This series of recordings can be used by any violinist and is supplementary to any method or course of study. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major violin repertoire, while others are newly published works.