This study of artificial harmonics begins by strengthening the thumb so it can hold the string down on its own. At the same time, the book addresses the placement of the third finger. Artificial harmonics are a type of "blind" octave where the traditional octave hand position must be memorized and relied upon. Advanced cellists can use this book after Octaves for the Cello, Books One through Five, to prepare for artificial harmonics found in the solo cello literature. This book is intended for advanced cellists with an extensive knowledge of thumb position, and is intended for use with an...
This study of artificial harmonics begins by strengthening the thumb so it can hold the string down on its own. At the same time, the book addresse...
Warming Up for Violin, Book One combines exercises with pieces at a third-year playing level. Each exercise and song is included as version A for lower level players and as version B for higher level players. Both version A and version B can be played together, allowing students of different levels to play and learn together in the same class. The book can be used as part of a string class, in conjunction with Warming Up for Viola, Book One, Warming Up for Cello, Book One, and Warming Up for Bass, Book One.
Warming Up for Violin, Book One combines exercises with pieces at a third-year playing level. Each exercise and song is included as version A for lowe...
Warming Up for Violin, Book Two combines exercises with pieces at a fourth-year playing level. Studies include warm-up exercises and lively pieces that focus specifically on playing in different keys and shifting. The book can be used as part of a string class, in conjunction with Warming Up for Viola, Book Two, Warming Up for Cello, Book Two, and Warming Up for Bass, Book Two.
Warming Up for Violin, Book Two combines exercises with pieces at a fourth-year playing level. Studies include warm-up exercises and lively pieces tha...
