To the Teacher -- The Chromatic Scale is introduced and presented in a variety of challenging pieces. Spiccato is the new bow technique learned, as well as dotted rhythms in various combinations. Vibrato stresses finger to finger continuity in legato playing. Fun violin antics, such as left hand pizzicato, harmonics, glissando, pizz.-arco bow switching etc. are added for spice. Double stops, rhythmic exercises, ties, solfège and note writing continue. Included in this book are 6 duets, 13 piano accompaniments, also music by W.A. Mozart, Mendelssohn, Waldteufel, Offenbach, Bach, Shostakovich, Verdi, Gossec,Paganini, Boccherini, Bartók, Brahms etc. Order this book online from: SHAR MUSIC Return to Contents Continue toSpecial Features About Shirley Givens Where to find 4E Sample Pages the Violinland books Home |
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