Carse, Preliminary Violin Exercises Open Strings & First Position

Carse: Preliminary Violin Exercises – Open Strings & First Position by Adam Carse is a thoughtfully structured introduction to violin technique that builds strong fundamentals from the very first stages of playing; focusing on open strings and first position, these exercises cultivate good habits early—developing tone production, bow control, intonation awareness, and left-hand security—while encouraging students to listen carefully and play musically rather than mechanically.

Key features:

• Lays a solid technical foundation at the very start of violin study
• Develops bow control, tone quality, and string awareness through focused repetition
• Encourages secure first-position left-hand placement without tension
• Promotes careful listening and musical discipline, not rote drilling
• Ideal for preventing bad habits before they form
• Trusted by teachers for its clarity, progression, and practicality
• A study book that supports long-term technical health and confidence