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