The Art Of Practising The Violin

Never before available in English, this classic work is a major contribution to the art and technique of violin playing and an important document in the history of performance practice. A contemporary of Kreutzer and Rode, Pierre Marie Francois de Sales Baillot provides in his treatise many insights into the style of nineteenth-century fingering, bowing, ornamentation, and expressiveness that are not apparent from the directions and markings found in scores of that time. Such information will be invaluable for performers interested in understanding the intentions of composers such as Viotti, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. This complete, unabridged translation, which includes an extensive introduction by the translator, Louise Goldberg, and a foreword by Zvi Zeitlin, will be indispensable for musicologists, performers, and lovers of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century classical music.

Originally published in 1924, this book is the result of many years' quiet thought and observation in connection with the authors own teaching. It focuses mainly on the essential skills of violin playing, rather than on the peculiarities that all players adopt to suit their own requirements. The book contains broad common-sense views, preferring not to concentrate on any particular "school" or "method". Written with some humour and in a very colloquial style it will prove to be a refreshing read, and is fully supported with detailed diagrams and photographic plates. This book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any amateur or professional violin player.

This is a classic guide to playing the violin, being an illustrated book of practical suggestions and advice from a master of this instrument. It offers simple, clear instructions and tips for learning how to play or improve current proficiency, making it ideal for both beginners and more experienced musicians alike. Perfect for inclusion in the collection of the keen musician. Contents include: “The Technique of the Bow”, “Change of Bowing”, “Legato”, “Detache”, “Martele”, “Spiccato”, “Staccato (firm and flying)”, “Ricochet Saltato”, “Arpeggio”, “The Technique of the Left Hand”, “Scales in Single Notes”, “Change of Position”, “Fingering”, “Chromatic Scales”, “The Trill”, Double Stops”, “Thirds”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

The Violin Companion A companion book for beginner violin students of all ages, with answers to the most commonly asked questions.

The Violin Lesson offers players of all levels the opportunity immediately - and dramatically - to 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 aproaches to neglected aspects of playing whilst covering all the major areas of violin technique, including: tone production intonation avoiding aches and pains changing position improving bow strokes vibrato Whether outlining a basic concept or an advanced technique, 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 guestion-and-answer sections to present a truly rounded volume - essential reading for both students and teachers alike.