Kinsey | Elementary Progressive Studies for Violin | Set 1

This book includes 24 studies, which comprehensively explore violin playing techniques. A  note at the head of each study shows further the technical skills to be developed. It contains a good variety of finger technique, keys and bow strokes, and helpful fingerings and bowings are also given.

Contents:

• Semitones between 1st and 2nd Fingers
• Semitones between 2nd and 3rd Fingers
• Legato Crossing of Strings
• Exercise for Strengthening the Fingers
• Scale Passages. Firm Bowing
• Legato Playing
• Scale Passages
• Occasional Use of 4th Finger
• Exercise for Strengthening the Fingers
• Exercise for Lifting the Bow
• Preparatory Exercise for Trills
• Arpeggio Exercise
• Varied Bowings
• Preparatory Exercise for Trills
• Varied Bowings
• Preparatory Exercise for Trills
• Exercise for Developing the Independence of the Fingers with Legato Bowing
• Lifted Bowing near the Heel
• Preparatory Exercise for Trills, with Scale Passages
• Spiccato Bowing
• Exercise for the Smooth Joining of the Bows
• Scale Passages and Spiccato Bowing
• Varied Bowings
• Varied Bowings