For solo violin.
A celebrated instructor explains his philosophy
of teaching and practice methods, including the appropriate combination
of technique and interpretation. Ivan Galamian, a longtime Juilliard
professor, incorporates aspects of both the Russian and French schools
in a system both ingenious and logical. His tutelage has produced
astonishing results with students, many of whom rank among the world's
most acclaimed concert artists and orchestral concertmasters. Suitable
for violin teachers and students of all ages and levels, this guide
presents general principles and offers practical suggestions related to
posture, holding the instrument and bow, vibrato movements, intonation,
tone production, bowing patterns, double stops, trills, and many other
facets of playing and practice. This edition features a new Introduction
by Sally Thomas, violin virtuoso and Galamian's former student.
Author: Ivan Galamian.
Publisher: Dover Publications 0486498646.
Content:
- Ivan Galamian: A Biographic Sketch
- Introduction: Deficiencies of Some Present-Day Systems
- Technique and Interpretation
- The Left Hand
- The Right Hand
- On Practicing
- Conclusion: A Few Words for the Teacher