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.
Otakar Sevcik, a renowned musician, has been a beacon of hope for many string players since 1901. His works have served as the foundation of various schools of string playing across the globe. Sevcik's exercises are considered invaluable for technical development, and thousands of players have benefitted from them. The exercises are designed to focus on four essential aspects of playing: maintaining pure intonation, ensuring evenness of tone, achieving exactness of rhythm, and promoting physical freedom and ease. Op. 6 Part 1, in particular, contains exercises in the First Position, which are crucial for beginners and advanced players alike.
This book series is perfect for beginner violin students. It improves left and right-hand techniques with exercises and melodies. Part 4 focuses on B-Flat, E-Flat and A-Flat major scales, chromatic scale, G and C minor scales and changing keys.
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.
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
This book series is intended for beginners learning to play the violin. It aims to enhance all aspects of violin technique, including both the right- and left-hand. Each book in the series includes a variety of melodies and exercises. Part 6 of this series focuses on exercises that address 2nd, 3rd, and 4th positions, intonation, and chromatic progressions.
This book series is intended for violin students and aims to enhance their skills in both right- and left-hand techniques. Each book includes various exercises and melodies. Part 7 mainly focuses on exercises for connecting positions, finger gliding, fifth position, and broken.
This book series is intended for beginners learning to play the violin. It is designed to enhance all aspects of violin technique, including both left-hand and right-hand playing. Each book includes several melodies and exercises. In Part 5 of the series, you will find exercises focusing on accidentals, major triads, minor triads, diminished fifth/augmented fourth, and the extension of the fourth finger.
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.
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.
