Violin Technique & Etudes Prep (2013)

This comprehensive series for violin includes a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Compact Discs, Technique and Etudes, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Carefully selected and edited to support teachers and students in their artistic and technical development, the pieces in this series provide an engaging compilation of music from all major style periods. Two volumes of Technique and Etudes (Preparatory to 4 and 5 to 8) offer students level-appropriate exercises and a musical context for technical mastery. These books include scales, arpeggios, and double stops with recommended tempos and articulations, along with Etudes that reflect a balanced selection of standard literature and contemporary compositions. Contents: Technical Repertoire: Big Chief Sitting Bull - James Rae Pony Ride - Paul Harris A Funeral March for a "Bad Reed" - James Rae In Gear - James Rae The Ryans and the Pittmans - Newfoundland folk song, arr. Jason Gray Donkey Riding - Canad