Leopold Auer (1845–1930) belonged to that select company of violin virtuosos who not only established the level of artistic excellence for the nineteenth century, but also trained many of the violinists who surpassed that level in the twentieth. Mischa Elman, Jascha Heifetz, and Efrem Zimbalist (Sr.) were among Auer's students. Himself a pupil of the great Joseph Joachim, Auer will always be regarded as one of the most important violin pedagogues in history. This exemplary collection of principles and guidelines was set down by the master after a lifetime of playing and teaching. Auer taught by example, and he directs violin teachers to inculcate the intricacies of execution by means of the violin itself, not simply by verbal instruction. He then devotes the rest of his advice to the violin pupil: how to hold the violin and bow, how to practice, and how to approach such matters of technique as tone production, vibrato, bowing methods including the legato, left-handed technique, double stops, trills, pizzicato, harmonics, and phrasing. In the concluding chapters Auer takes up the more general topics of style, stage fright, changes in the violin repertory, and, of great historical interest, his practical repertory hints ― what he gave his own students to play. Many of the book's chapters are illuminated by biographical details and anecdotes about famous musicians whom Auer knew: Davidov, Wieniawski, Seidel, Wilhemj, Sarasate, and von Bulow. Receiving poor direction at an early age is disastrous for a violinist. As Auer says, "There is no instrument whose absolute mastery at a later period presupposes such meticulous care and exactitude in the initial stages of study as does the violin." With this book every beginning violin student will have the benefit of the finest guidance.

Violin Playing As I Teach It (Dover Books On Music: Violin)

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Auer, Leopold

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Dover Publications

A renowned violinist and teacher discusses the interpretation of violin repertoire standards, drawing upon 360 musical illustrations and excerpts as well as a lifetime of artistic experience. Suitable for players at all levels, Leopold Auer's dissertation offers suggestions for performance of works by the great composers as well as observations on the techniques of Paganini, Wieniawski, Joachim, and other virtuosos. Helpful hints illuminate the technical minutia of performance, including special bowings, mood and tempo variants, and artistic effects. Auer begins by introducing the outstanding works of the older Italian violin composers such as Tartini, Corelli, and Vivaldi. He examines Bach's contributions to the repertoire, in addition to works by Mozart, Handel, and Beethoven; innovations by latter-day artists such as Spohr, Vieuxtemps, and Ernst; and the Bruch concertos. Other featured composers include Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Franck, and Sarasate. This classic guide concludes with valuable insights into transcriptions and musical memory.

Violin Master Works and Their Interpretation (Dover Books On Music: Violin)

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Violin Playing As I Teach It

Violin Playing as I Teach it

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Trieste Publishing

From the master teacher of the "masters," - the most comprehensive and valuable method written. For the quick and dedicated, or older student. Also highly recommended for the advancing Suzuki player for introduction to note reading.

O1416 - Graded Course of Violin Playing - Book 1

Carl Fischer Music Dist

Graded Course of Violin Playing Book 7 Difficult (VIOLON)

From the master teacher of the "masters," - the most comprehensive and valuable method written. For the quick and dedicated, or older student. Also highly recommended for the advancing Suzuki player for introduction to note reading.

Graded Course of Violin Playing: Book 4: Elementary Grade, Cont. (VIOLON)

Graded Course of Violin Playing Book 3-Elementary Grade

Famous violinist Leopold Auer discusses his musical career and the art of violin playing.

Violin Playing as I Teach It.

Praeger

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