LibGuides: Violin: Technique

Recommended Resources

Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

42 Studies For Violin Solo by by Kreutzer (edited by Galamian)
Call Number: MT265 K92 G3 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1963
Daily technique studies for a violinist.
The Art of Bowing Practice by Robert Gerle
Call Number: MT267 G37 A7 1991 [Allen shelves]
Basic bowing physics and skills, plus guidance on articulation and performance based on different bowing techniques.
Scale Exercises in All Major and Minor Keys for Daily Study by Carl Flesch
Call Number: MT262 F61 S [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1926
Violin scale book to build finger dexterity, intonation, and fluidity over the instrument.
Shifting The Position And Preparatory Scale-Studies: For The Violin, Op. 8 by O. Ševčik
Call Number: MT268 S49 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1933
Ševčik's shifting technique book.
Violin Fingering by Carl Flesch
Call Number: MT271 F61 V5 [Allen shelves]
Publication Date: 1979
Musical examples of each fingering concept. Proper fingerings are contrasted with less desirable choices.

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Browse the Catalog

Browse by subject in the catalog, for example:

Violin > Instruction and study
Violin > Methods
Violin > Orchestral excerpts
Violin > Studies and exercises

String instruments > Instruction and Study

Browse the Shelves

There are many more technique books available in the library! Use these call numbers to find more:

Call Number	Topic
MT259	String technique (general)
MT260	Violin technique (general)
MT261	Physiology of the hand
MT262	Systems and methods
MT265	Studies and exercises (general)
MT266	Orchestral studies
MT267	Bowing
MT268	Positions
MT269	Chords
MT270	Harmonics
MT271	Other studies (fingering, tone, etc.)
MT272	Studies for 2 violins
MT274-MT279	Instructive editions
MT279.7	Jazz violin technique

Browse Professional Journals

Professional journals are a great place to learn from experts about the most recent developments in your field.
Search articles online or browse the Allen Library current periodicals (near the Allen entrance). See especially:

American Suzuki Journal by Suzuki Association of the Americas
Call Number: ML1 ASJ
Available in print only.
International Musician by American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
Available in print (last two years on current periodicals shelf) and online (2003 - present).
The Strad
Most recent issues available online only.
Strings
Most recent issues available online only.
Symphony by American Symphony Orchestra League
Summer–Fall 2021 available free online. Other issues available in print only (Current Periodicals or Bound Periodicals, ML1 S98).

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