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Violin Mastery - (Dover Books on Music) by Frederick H Martens (Paperback)

Violin Mastery - (Dover Books on Music) by  Frederick H Martens (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, discussing the aesthetic and technical aspects of playing and personal conceptions of violin mastery. Includes tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>How long should I practice? Which pieces should I study? How can I develop a singing tone? All violinists ponder these questions, striving to make the most of their practice and performances. This enlightening and encouraging book holds the answers, offering a series of interviews with the most celebrated violin teachers and performers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.<br>Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, sharing the lessons of their artistry and experience. In addition to aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, they discuss their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Eugene Ysaye reminisces about his studies with Vieuxtemps and Wieniawski, and Leopold Auer emphasizes the importance of fostering students' individual talents. Maud Powell describes her pioneering role as a female orchestral musician, and Jascha Heifetz voices his views on technical mastery and temperament. Hints and advice from other masters include tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this book is essential reading for every serious violinist.

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