Wohlfahrt | 60 Studies for Violin, Op. 45

Franz Wohlfahrt (1833-1884) was a violin teacher in Leipzig, Germany. His famous 60 Studies for Violin, Op. 45 are still widely used by violin and viola students. The studies help the student build a basic knowledge of détaché and mixed bowings, as well as elementary left-hand techniques. After the first 7 studies (to be played using the middle of the bow) whole bow legato studies are introduced . Mixed bowings are continued, and elementary bowing strokes such as up-bow staccato and marcato are tackled. Détaché in triplets are used more commonly. The first half of the studies are all in the 1st position. The second half start in 3rd position, moving on to 1st-3rd position change studies. There is also a study dedicated exclusively to second position.