Violin Studies & Tutors

Casorti, August (1880–1905)

• Bowing Technique Op.50.........................................................EP 2516

Dancla, Charles (1817–1907)

• 20 Études brillantes Op.73.......................................................EP 1079 • 50 Technical Studies Op.74.....................................................EP 1080 (Ecole du mécanisme)

Dont, Jakob (1815–1888)

• Etudes and Caprices Op. 35...................................................EP 3705 (Jacobsen) • 24 Preparatory Exercises Op.37.............................................EP 3706 to Kreutzer & Rode Studies (rev. Sitt)

Fiorillo, Federigo (1755–1823)

• 36 Studies.................................................................................EP 283a • Basics........................................................................................EP 7440 300 exercises and practice routines to develop all aspects of violin technique English Language Version

Basics is a collection of practice methods and exercises, and belongs on the music stand, not on the bookshelf. It can be used by players of all standards, from concert violinists to students. Much of the material is also suitable for teaching elementary players.

Each exercise is designed to achieve the maximum possible result in the least possible time. Some are very short and need to be done only once or twice to explore a particular aspect of technique. Others are practice routines or warm-up exercises that can be returned to regularly.

Basics is not a book to play through from cover to cover (though, for easy reference, the exercises are numbered sequentially throughout). Everybody’s needs are different, and there is little point in practising anything that does not need to be practised.

The book is invaluable, however, in its presentation of the most effective technical work in a single volume, making it possible to work directly on any aspect of technique that needs attention.

• Basics......................................................................................EP 11404

Übungen und praktische Anleitungen für die Violine German Language Version

• Practice....................................................................................EP 7578 250 step-by-step practice methods for the violin

Practice tackles head-on the myriad challenges involved in mastering the violin.

Drawing upon a wide range of judiciously chosen examples from the musical literature, Simon Fischer describes and explains a wealth of practice techniques, often in great physical detail.

All the essential components of violin playing are dissected via the chosen repertoire:

• tone production • intonation • differing bow strokes • vibrato • harmonics • pizzicato • shifting • double stopping • physical freedom • posture etc.

The book is rounded off with some more general insights, including a fascinating section about developing a secure musical memory.

Violinists who treasure Simon Fischer's celebrated Basics volume will eagerly embrace this volume, and will instantly recognise the same peerless command of the subject allied with his engagingly direct style of communication.

It is difficult to imagine anyone committed to studying, teaching, or playing the violin who would remain untouched by the wisdom and experience distilled in this astonishingly comprehensive and remarkably accessible publication.

• Scales.....................................................................................EP 71908

Scales and scale studies for the violin

English Language Version • Scales.....................................................................................EP 11405

Scales and scale studies for the violin

German Language Version

At last a book that provides not only a complete set of scales and arpeggios across two, three and four octaves in many variations, including on a single string – but also the necessary tools to master them.

A novel and instructive publication that is destined to set the standard for years to come. • The Violin Lesson..................................................................EP 72151

A Manual for Teaching and Self-Teaching the Violin

The Violin Lesson offers players of all standards the opportunity to immediately and 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 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 question-and-answer sections to present a truly rounded volume; essential reading for both students and teachers alike.

Gaviniés, Pierre (1728–1800)

• 24 Etudes ‘Matinées’..............................................................EP 1381

Hřímalý, Johann (1844–1915)

• Scale Studies (Küchler)..........................................................EP 3879

Kayser, (1815–1888) • 36 Elementary

and Progressive Studies Op. 20 (Sitt).............................EP 3560

Kreutzer, Rodolphe (1766–1833)

• 42 Studies or Caprices (Hermann).......................................EP 284 • 42 Studies or Caprices (Hermann).....................................EP 284a 2nd Violin Accompaniment by F. Hermann • 42 Studies or Caprices (Davisson).......................................EP 4310

Mazas, Jacques Féréol (1782–1849)

Jacques Féréol Mazas (1782-1849) was a French composer, conductor, violinist and pedagogue, and many of his compositions were studies and methods for young violin and viola students. His three progressive volumes of violin études, considered classics of violin pedagogy and have been in constant use by violin students and teachers since they were published. • Studies Op. 36

Vol. 1......................................................................................EP 1819a ‘Etudes spéciales’, Studies Nos. 1–30 (Davisson) Vol. 2......................................................................................EP 1819b ‘Etudes brillantes’, Studies Nos. 31–57 (Davisson) Vol. 3.....................................................................................EP 1819b Virtuoso Studies (Hermann)

Sitt, Hans (1850–1922)

• 50 Daily Exercises Op.98......................................................EP 3122

Strauss, Richard (1864–1949)

• Orchestral Excerpts from the Symphonic Works:

Violin................................................................................EP 4189ab

Wieniawski, Henryk (1835–1880)

• L’Ecole moderne Op.10 (Sitt)................................................EP 3368

Wohlfahrt, Franz (1833–1884)

• 40 Elementary Studies Op. 54 (Sitt).....................................EP 3328 • 60 Studies Op. 45 (Sitt)..........................................................EP 3327

(with piano accompaniments by Anita Hewitt-Jones) • Right@Sight for Violin (includes CD) An innovative new sight-reading course for string players

Grade 1 (includes CD).....................................EP 7831

Grade 2. (includes CD).....................................EP 7832

Grade 3..(includes CD).....................................EP 7833

Grade 4.............................................................EP 7834

Grade 5.............................................................EP 7835

Sight-reading is one of the most important yet neglected skills for any musician, and an important component of Associated Board and other music exams. Right@Sight contains pieces designed to help students master the art of sight-reading:

• a carefully graded sequence of pieces eases the student’s progression from one grade to the next • guidance notes using the mnemonic TRaK (Time-signature, Rhythm and Key) help students develop a disciplined approach • duet parts for teachers to play along with their students during lessons encourage confident playing

Right@Sight contains everything a violinist needs to develop sight-reading skills both during and between lessons.

Lumsden, Caroline / Attwood, Ben

• Witches’ Brew (includes CD).........................EP 7676 16 spooky pieces to play and sing.

Beginner to preliminary grade (using open strings and 1st fingers) • Wizard’s Potion (includes CD).......................EP 7678 16 spooky pieces to play and sing. Violin grades 1 and 2 (using 1st and 2nd finger patterns)

Beginner to preliminary grade pieces using open strings and 1st fingers.

Hoojum Boojum, Higgery Wiggery, Wizards United! and Trick, Treat or Tango - just some of the spellbinding pieces from the magical new books Witches' Brew and Wizard's Potion. The innovative blend of rhythmical tunes, descriptive rhymes and exciting jazzy accompaniments are set to capture the imagination of all beginners.

Each book and CD contains:

• teaching points • rhythm training • suggestions for practice • stunning graphics • fun and useful lyrics • varied and inspiring tunes.

Children will be bewitched by the visual and musical sorcery contained in both Witches' Brew and the follow-up book Wizard's Potion.

Tales of witches and wizardshave enthralled both children and adults alike for centuries, and have inspired remarkable work from authors, composers and illustrators.