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.
The book series is specifically tailored to cater to the needs of novice violinists who are looking to improve their playing skills. The series is aimed at helping beginners develop their left-hand and right-hand violin techniques to ensure a well-rounded skill set. Each book in the series comes equipped with various exercises and engaging melodies designed to keep the student engaged throughout the learning process.
Part 5 of the series takes an in-depth dive into advanced violin techniques such as accidentals, major triads, minor triads, diminished fifth/augmented fourth, and the extension of the fourth finger. This section of the series is perfect for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the violin and take their playing skills to the next level.
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.
Ševcík’s “School of Violin Technique” is a comprehensive guide covering every aspect of violin technique. It’s been one of violinists’ most important teaching methods for over 130 years. The latest version includes four books derived from the first edition and some unpublished works of Ševcík. Jaroslav Foltýn, a violin professor, has contributed to this latest version for an accurate methodological commentary.
• This is a brief about a new edition of a violin method that generations of violinists have used.
• It is a seminal work by a leading violin educator.
• Each book contains a methodological commentary by the editor in Czech, English, and German.
• This edition begins a series of new Bärenreiter publications of Ševcík’s principal works.
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.
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.
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)
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 effective technical exercises for players at all levels. His "School of Bowing Technique" focuses on right-hand precision, rhythmic accuracy, wrist speed, and strength. Book 4 covers arpeggios on two strings, and this Bosworth Edition has helpful commentary.
