Emil Kreuz was a German musician born in Elberfeld in 1867. He played both the violin and viola and was also a composer, conductor, and teacher. In just ten years, Kreuz created a vast repertoire of music suitable for violists of any level. His pedagogical works were adopted by the RCM and Royal Academy of Music, and his music was suggested to violists for decades. Among the study books he recommended, Kreuz’s “Select Studies” in five books stands out as a fresh source of material.
Emil Kreuz was a talented German musician born in Elberfeld in 1867. He was skilled in playing both the violin and viola and was also an accomplished composer, conductor, and teacher. Over ten years, Kreuz created a vast collection of music suitable for violists of any level. His pedagogical works were so impressive that the RCM and the Royal Academy of Music adopted them. His music was recommended to violists for decades, and his “Select Studies” in five books was a popular source of study material.
Sebastian Lee's etudes are renowned for their relevance in cello training. The new two-volume edition includes marked deviations and valuable practice tips.
Sebastian Lee (1805-1887) was a German cellist and teacher who wrote the "Méthode pratique pour le violoncelle, Op. 30," a cello method book still used today. He's known for "40 Easy Etudes for Violoncello, Opus 70" and "Thema mit Variationen," a memorable cello study.
The second book of Piatti's Method for Cello builds upon the first book and features more than 50 exercises. The method covers various aspects of cello playing, including scales and exercises on different positions, such as pizzicato, vibrato, variations of bowing, dotted notes, and synchronization.
François Rabbath's (b.1931) three-volume series, New Technique of the Double Bass, is a valuable resource for double bass performers. The first volume covers physical approaches to the instrument, bowing, rhythms, and intervals and includes exercises and studies. Rabbath, a virtuoso double bass player who frequently performs solo, compiled this technical study book with vast knowledge and experience. Given his prominence as a double bassist, it is an essential accompaniment to all double bass studies.
"New Technique of the Double Bass" is a three-volume series by François Rabbath, a Syrian-born double bassist. The series is a must-have study book for double bass players, covering various topics, including scales, arpeggios, bowing techniques, and exercises and studies. The second volume of the series, titled "New Technique for the Double Bass Volume 2" (Leduc), is an essential accompaniment to all double bass studies and is available in French, English, German, and Italian.
Selected from the most instructive works of Buchler, Cossmann, Dotzauer, Duport, Franchomme, Grutzmacher, Kummer, Lee, Piatti, Schroeder, and Servais, and arranged progressively.
These books are excellent resources for students who want to learn cello-playing. They are carefully selected and arranged from some of the best instructive works of renowned cellists such as Buchler, Cossmann, Dotzauer, Duport, Franchomme, Kummer, Grutzmacher, Lee, Merk, Piatti, Schroeder, and Servais. These studies cover a wide range of difficulty levels, from easy to advanced, and they are an essential part of any cellist's program of study.
Since 1901, the works of Otakar Sevcik have been the foundation of various schools of string playing worldwide. Many players have found Sevcik's works to be of great value in their technical development. When practising Sevcik's exercises, there are four primary aspects to consider:
• Maintaining pure intonation.
• Ensuring evenness of tone.
• Achieving exactness of rhythm.
• Promoting physical freedom and ease.
Op. 6 Part 1 contains exercises in the First Position.
This book series is for beginner violin students and focuses on enhancing all aspects of their technique. Each book includes exercises and melodies. Part 2 has exercises for keeping fingers down on the string, semitone intervals, the G major scale and basic melodies.
Otakar Sevcik was a famous violin teacher who developed "Scales and Arpeggios," a comprehensive set of exercises for beginner and advanced players. The book includes scales, arpeggios, chords, broken chords, triads, and double-stopping exercises spanning over two octaves. The Bosworth Edition has helpful commentary.
Franz Simandl was a renowned double bassist and educator, famous for his book "New Method for the Double Bass." His collection of 30 Etudes is considered one of the most significant pieces for the double bassist, covering all aspects of technique. These etudes are arranged in a progressive order, and it is best to practice them slowly initially.
