The Doflein Method Volume V: The Higher Positions by Erich Doflein and Elma Doflein develops confident mastery of the 4th–10th positions within a musical and ensemble-focused framework.
Key features
• Systematic training in higher positions
• Integrates shifting and fingerboard coordination
• Includes duets and short performance pieces
• Final advanced stage of the Doflein Method series
Advanced fingerboard mastery takes center stage in The Doflein Method Volume V: The Higher Positions, part of The Violinist’s Progress by Erich Doflein and Elma Doflein, published by Schott Music. As the culminating volume of this comprehensive and progressive violin method, Volume V systematically guides students into confident use of the 4th through 10th positions while reinforcing the integration of lower and higher positions across the fingerboard.
Rather than isolating high-position technique, the method emphasizes fluid interaction between registers, helping students develop spatial awareness, accurate intonation, and seamless shifting. Short pieces, focused exercises, and numerous duets ensure that technical expansion remains rooted in musical context. As in earlier volumes, theory and ensemble practice remain integral components, strengthening harmonic understanding and collaborative musicianship even at advanced levels.
Volume V represents a significant milestone in violin study, preparing students for demanding concert repertoire while maintaining the Doflein philosophy that technique and musical expression must always evolve together.
Key features:
Mozart’s Sonatas No. 7–12, K296, K376–K380 for Violin and Piano Vol. 2 (Henle) offers six masterful duo sonatas in a precise urtext edition—ideal for musicians exploring the depth and drama of Mozart’s Viennese style.
Key Features:
• Six Viennese sonatas in one volume
• Meticulous Henle urtext with editorial insights
• Rich interplay and expressive variety
• Great for advanced performers and chamber study
A playful and inspiring beginner collection by Aleksander Igudesman, In My Garden features enjoyable teaching and concert pieces for elementary violin and piano. Published by Universal Edition, it makes early learning creative and fun.
Key Features:
• Elementary-level repertoire
• Teacher–student duets
• Creative and engaging style
• Ideal for lessons and beginner recitals
• Universal Edition
Leonard, Solo Op. 41 No. 5 for Violin & Piano
Composed by Hubert Leonard. With Standard notation. Opus 41, Number 5. Gerard Billaudot Editeur #514-80099. Published by Gerard Billaudot Editeur (PR.514800990).
Kreisler's Malaguena is a lively and expressive Spanish-style showpiece for advanced violinists, featuring rhythmic energy and technical brilliance.
Key Features:
• Arranged by Fritz Kreisler
• For violin and piano
• Advanced level
• Spanish dance character
• Great for recitals and encores
Amazing Solos, Violin and Keyboard. Arranged by Howard Harrison. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
Kreisler's Cadenza to Beethoven's Violin Concerto Op. 61 is a virtuosic, stylistically matched solo cadenza, ideal for advanced violinists preparing Beethoven’s masterpiece.
Key Features:
• By Fritz Kreisler
• For Beethoven Op. 61
• Solo violin cadenza
• Advanced level
• Excellent for performance and study
