Wohlfahrt's Foundation Studies for Violin, Book 2 is a progressive collection of studies designed to strengthen essential violin techniques and build upon the skills introduced in Book 1. Published by Carl Fischer Music, it is a valuable resource for students seeking to advance their technical and musical abilities.

Key Features:

• Composed by Franz Wohlfahrt

• Foundation Studies for Violin, Book 2

• Published by Carl Fischer Music

• Builds on skills from Book 1

• Develops bow control and intonation

• Improves shifting and finger dexterity

• Progressive technical exercises

• Suitable for developing violin students

• Widely recommended by teachers.

• Excellent preparation for advanced study and repertoire

The Wohlfahrt Op. 45 Studies are an essential part of violin practice and are widely used. Books 1 and 2 are popular in the Schirmer Library, and now the complete set is also available in a new publication. In the preface to this book, Franz Wohlfahrt promises that these studies will serve as a strong foundation for the technique of any player who aspires to become an artist, with studies addressing string crossing, bow strokes, shifting and finger patterns.

Difficulty Rating: A3 - A4 (Intermediate) 

Renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine has updated the classic violin method with modernized fingerings, bowings, and dynamics. The new edition follows Aiqouni's pedagogical sequence and includes a DVD of Pine playing all 60 etudes from two camera views. It's a great resource for beginners and intermediate players.

Features:

• 60 First Position Studies from Opp. 45, 54, 74

• New Edition, Selected and Arranged in Progressive Order by K. H. Aiqouni

• DVD performance by Rachel Barton Pine

• Publisher Carl Fischer