

Mazas’ Duos Abécédaires Op. 85 Volume 2 (Peters) offers twenty engaging duets for two violins—perfect for building ensemble skills and musicality in students.
Key Features:
• Twenty progressive violin duets
• Focus on technique and ensemble.
• Excellent for teaching and studying
• Peters edition
Full of lively character and pedagogical purpose, Mazas’ Duos Abécédaires Op. 85 Volume 2 is designed to guide young violinists through the essentials of ensemble playing. Jacques Féréol Mazas, a celebrated 19th-century violinist and teacher, created these twenty duets to develop musicianship, technical skill, and collaborative awareness in students. Each piece assigns the primary melodic interest to Violin 1, while Violin 2 offers a supportive accompaniment, making the collection ideal for teachers introducing duet performance. These duets are a natural extension for those who enjoyed Mazas’ melodic studies and wish to deepen their chamber music experience.
Key Features:
Jacques Féréol Mazas (1782-1849) was a French composer, conductor, and violinist renowned for his exceptional teaching skills. He composed the 75 Études mélodiques et progressives, Op. 36, which is considered essential pedagogical material for young violin students. The first 30 etudes, known as Études spéciales, teach crucial skills such as position changes, bowing, finger techniques, and ornaments while emphasizing musicality and expressive abilities.
Jacques Féréol Mazas (1782-1849) was a renowned French composer, conductor, and violinist who created the 75 Études mélodiques et progressives, Op. 36. These etudes are essential pedagogical material for young violin students, with the first 30 emphasizing musicality and fundamental skills such as position changes, bowing, and finger techniques.
Jacques Féréol Mazas (1782-1849) was a renowned French composer and violinist who composed the 75 Études mélodiques et progressives, Op. 36, a crucial pedagogical material for young violin students. The first 30 etudes, called Études spéciales, teach essential skills and emphasize musicality and expression.