A monumental undertaking, this new translation of Carl Flesch's essential The Art of Violin Playing, by Eric Rosenblith, preserves all the essential basic concepts of Flesch's original, but presents them in more contemprary and idiomatic English. New hand diagrams have been added and a table for the consistent use of bowing and fingering symbols. The range of material covered by this massive book is enormous: Body Posture, The Left Arm, (position and fingerings), Vibrato, Bowing (including all varieties of strokes), Tone Production, Musical Memory and much, much more. This new edition of The Art of Violin Playing, Vol.1 will prove to be one of the most significant string publications of the new century.
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The Bible of violin playing,
This review is from: Art of Violin Playing: Book One (Paperback)
Many teachers say that the art of violin playing is the Bible on how to play violin. I have played violin for many years, and I find this book an invaluable tool. It contains so much detail that often it must be studied to understand all the minute details that Carl Flesch wishes to convey to the reader. If you are just a beginner, I would recommend a different book. The Art of Violin Playing uses somewhat technical descriptions on how to play, which are slightly confusing at times, but never impossible to grasp. I have found myself quoting this book when I teach my students. They will ask why I tell them to play a certain way, and I can show them what a master teacher says to do. I recommend this book very strongly.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
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For intermediate students and above,
By sonytoao (Silver Spring, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art of Violin Playing: Book One (Paperback)
This book is rich in detail about playing positions, tone reproduction, and practice techniques. But while there are some pictures showing posture, fingering, etc. in Appendix A, it would be difficult for a student who has never studied music theory or played the violin to truly grasp the concepts.
For intermediate or advanced students, however, this book will reinforce the instructions of teacher-led study and help the student enhance their playing skills. If you are an adult just starting out with violin play, I suggest you instead pick up The ABCs of Violin for the Absolute Beginner.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Wonderful, wonderful book,
By Carley (NY, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Art of Violin Playing: Book One (Paperback)
I have been a violinist for six years. I ordered this book because I wanted to have a fuller understanding about Carl Flesch's Scale System (which is explained in this book, using the key of C major for the example). After looking through the whole book, I consider it a terrific approach to violin playing in general. Mr. Flesch discusses things I had never thought about. His scale system, as discussed in this book, is very methodical, an example of his entire approach to the technical aspect of playing. I have learned so much just from reading this book, and always consult it when I get stuck. To gain a fuller mastery of the violin, you should consider buying this book.
[Obviously, you can't learn the violin from a book. But this can serve as a reference when your teacher doesn't return your call instantly! ;)]
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