Mazas, Studies Op. 36 Bk 2 For Violin (Peters)
Jacques Féréol Mazas (1782-1849) was a French composer, conductor, and violinist. He was also a renowned teacher who composed a lot of studies and methods for young violin and viola students. His 75 Études mélodiques et progressives, Op. 36, are divided into three volumes, namely Volume 1 (Études spéciales), Volume 2 (Études brillantes), and Volume 3 (Études d'artistes). These etudes are highly regarded by many violin teachers as essential pedagogical material for young violin students.
Many violin students have relied on Jacques Féréol Mazas' popular etudes for generations to learn and master important techniques. The first 30 etudes, known as Études spéciales, cover essential skills, including position changes, bowing, and finger techniques, while emphasizing musicality and expressive abilities.