Ševcík’s “Violin School” is a timeless guide that covers all aspects of violin technique, including basic exercises, specific techniques, and detailed analyses of standard concertos. The new edition of Ševcík’s “School of Violin Technique” op. 1 consists of four books and includes other sources from Ševcík’s posthumous papers. Jaroslav Foltýn, a violin professor at the Prague Conservatory, provides the methodological commentary.
• There are new editions of a violin method that generations of violinists have used available.
• The seminal work of a renowned violin educator.
• Each book includes an editorial commentary with a methodology in Czech, English, and German languages by the editor.
• Bärenreiter has recently released a new series of publications featuring Ševcík’s major works.
The “Violin School” by Ševcík is a comprehensive and detailed guide that covers every aspect of violin technique. It is a timeless masterpiece that continues to be one of the most important teaching methods for violinists even after 130 years. This guide includes basic exercises, specific techniques for dealing with individual technical issues, and in-depth analyses of standard concertos.
The new edition of Ševcík’s “School of Violin Technique” op. 1 comprises four books, and it is an updated version of the first edition published at the beginning of the 20th century. This new edition considers other sources from Ševcík’s posthumous papers, which adds to the guide’s comprehensive nature. The methodological commentary provided by Jaroslav Foltýn, a violin professor at the Prague Conservatory, is precise and accurate and provides valuable insights into the techniques and exercises presented in the guide.
“I call this book encyclopedia of left-hand technique. Besides recommending this series to my students, I myself will start with some exercises tomorrow!” (American String Teacher May 2015)
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 is a renowned violin teacher known for his effective technical exercises catering to beginner and advanced violinists. His book, "School of Bowing Technique," focuses on developing the right-hand technique, including bowing style, accuracy, rhythms, and wrist speed/strength. Book 2 covers rhythmic exercises, different bowing styles, and sustained tones. This Bosworth Edition also includes helpful commentary on the exercises.
Ševčík’s complete works cover all aspects of violin technique, from elementary to advanced levels, including specific exercises for technical problems and analytical studies of standard violin concertos. His “Preparatory Trill Studies” cover finger placement, pressure on the strings, and fingerboard action. This edition is based on the original print with other sources found in Ševcík’s posthumous papers. The editor, Jaroslav Foltýn, is a violin professor at Prague Conservatory.
• Fundamental pedagogical work by a leading violin teacher
• With methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)
• Moderate to advanced level of difficulty
Otakar Sevick was an esteemed musician and violin teacher from the Czech Republic. He authored numerous crucial studies, methods, and teaching aids. One of his works is a collection of 40 studies focusing on the right-hand technique. These exercises cover a range of areas such as string-crossing, arpeggios, triplets, changing bowing styles, staccato, legato, and more. Even after a century, these resources remain valuable for aspiring violinists.
Sevcik, 40 Variations Op. 3 Unaccompanied (Barenreiter), perhaps his best-known composition, is a favourite with violin students
Otakar Sevcik was a renowned violin instructor who developed technical exercises for violinists. This volume focuses on changing positions and preparatory studies for three-octave scales. The exercises provide a musical framework for each shift, making them more effective. This Bosworth Edition includes helpful commentary.
This is the first part of a collection of violin studies composed and compiled by Otakar Sevcik. It includes a comprehensive set of exercises in the first position, which are great for preparing to develop double-stopping skills. These exercises are an excellent way to practice and improve your playing.
Sevcik's Violin Studies is a century-old renowned method for improving violin technique. The Third part of Opus 1 reinforces strength, dexterity, accuracy, and position change exercises. It also includes scales and arpeggios spanning three octaves.
Otakar Sevcik's Violin Studies Op. 9 is a comprehensive collection of fifty-eight exercises for mastering Double Stopping on the violin. It includes extensive guidance and performance notes in four languages and provides a versatile approach to playing chords, harmonies and pedals. This book is an excellent source of technical challenges to refine your skills and expand your musical vocabulary.
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