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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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavoiding aches and pains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echanging position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproving bow strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311244980597,"sku":"9790577088969","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9790577088969_661402d4-4415-4177-afe2-4b51fab8cc93.jpg?v=1786035231"},{"product_id":"practice-violin","title":"Practice (Violin)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice \u003c\/strong\u003etackles head-on the myriad challenges involved in mastering the violin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe greatest gift from a teacher to student is the understanding of how to practise productively, and Simon Fischer's systematic yet inspired approach empowers the player to reap maximum benefit from each practice session, while consistently emphasising the purely artistic goals to which all successful practice should be directed. The book is rounded off with some more general insights, including a fascinating section about developing a secure musical memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViolinists who treasure Simon Fischer's celebrated Basics volume will eagerly embrace his new release, 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. All the essential components of violin playing are dissected via the chosen repertoire:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etone production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediffering bow strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evibrato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eharmonics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epizzicato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edouble stopping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephysical freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eposture etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractice: 250 Step-by-Step Practice Methods for the Violin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraktische Anleitungen für alle Herausforderungen der Violintechnik. Technische Details werden an vielen Beispielen aus der Violinliteratur anschaulich erklärt. 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The many outstanding features of this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to structure intonation around perfect intervals and leading notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea new approach to learning how to time shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextensive notation for preparing and holding down fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone-, two-, three- and four-octave scales and arpeggios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo-octave scales and arpeggios on one string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enew sequences for single-finger scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany well-known Fischer classics are also incorporated, including practice methods for intonation, smooth bowing, string crossing, fast fingers, fourth-finger extensions and placing fingers in blocks. The innovative and wide-ranging material in Scales keeps the player turning the pages, discovering yet more exciting ways to approach scales. The wealth of thought-provoking exercises encourages violists to re-evaluate their practice – developing the playing skills of violists at all levels from intermediate to professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndlich ein Handbuch, das nicht nur sämtliche Tonleitern und Arpeggien über eine, zwei, drei und vier Oktaven und andere Varianten anbietet, sondern auch die notwendigen Methoden und Techniken, diese zu meistern. 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