Author: Chris O'Byrne

This book presents a complete exposition of two of the most important technical devices for violin—left-hand pizzacato and harmonics. An enormous benefit will be derived from the practice of both devices.

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Volume 1 – The keys of G, D, A, and E major, E, B, F#, and C minor are presented with one-octave scales and arpeggiated chords founded upon the Tonic, Submediant and Subdominant of each instance. Melodic technical material, in these keys as well as original, and attractive short pieces with a second violin part are given. The principles of rhythm and the primary bowings, together with theoretical explanations, are scattered throughout the work.

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The keys of A flat, E flat, B flat, F flat and C major, F, C, G, D, and A minor are presented with one-octave scales and arpeggiated chords founded upon the Tonic, Submediant and Subdominant of each instance. Melodic technical material, in these keys as well as original, and attractive short pieces with a second violin part are given. The principles of rhythm and the primary bowings, together with theoretical explanations, are scattered throughout the work.

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This volume contains a new approach to the study of positions based upon relative finger and interval distance: also change of positions is introduced on each of the four strings within the octave range, taking the student up to the 7th Position.
The keys of B, F#, D flat, and G flat major, G#, D#, B flat, and E flat minor follow along the same plan as in Volumes 1 and 2.

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