Ševcík School of Violin Technique op 1 2nd-7th Position Book 2 (Baerenreiter)
The “School of Violin Technique” by Ševcík is an all-encompassing guide that covers every aspect of violin technique, from the most fundamental exercises and specialized exercises related to specific technical issues to analytical studies of standard concertos. It is a timeless masterpiece that violinists have used for over 130 years and remains one of the most important teaching methods in the world of violin.
The latest edition of the “School of Violin Technique” is an updated version that includes four books, primarily derived from the first edition published at the beginning of the 20th century. The new edition also incorporates some materials from Ševcík’s unpublished works, making it a more comprehensive guide than ever.
To provide violinists with an accurate methodological commentary, Jaroslav Foltýn, a professor of violin at the Prague Conservatory, has contributed his insights. This latest edition is a must-have for aspiring violinists who wish to perfect their skills and techniques under the guidance of a master.
- 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.