Mazas Etudes Speciales Opus 36 Book 1 For Violin (EMB)
Mazas, Etudes Speciales Opus 36 Book 1 (Editio Musica Budapest) edited by Orszagh Tivadar. This volume comprises studies 1-30.
Jacques Féréol Mazas (1782-1849) was a prominent French composer, conductor, and violinist who was also known for his teaching skills. He created various studies and methods for young violin and viola students. His set of 75 Études mélodiques et progressives, Op. 36, is divided into three volumes. These volumes include Volume 1 (Études spéciales), Volume 2 (Études brillantes), and Volume 3 (Études d'artistes). Many violin teachers consider these studies to be crucial educational materials for young violin students.
For generations, violin students have relied on Jacques Féréol Mazas' popular etudes to learn and master essential techniques. The first 30 etudes, known as Études spéciales, teach crucial skills such as position changes, bowing, finger techniques, and ornaments while emphasizing musicality and expressive abilities. Moreover, it covers bowing techniques such as string crossing, martele, detache along with left-hand work. The beauty of these studies is that they are melodious and enjoyable to play.
