Preparing for Kreutzer: Volume 2 (Rubank Educational Library)

Rubank Publications

ISBN 10: 1540001709 / ISBN 13: 9781540001702

Published by Rubank Publications, 1989

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Preparing for Kreutzer: Volume 2 (Rubank Educational Library)
• Publisher: Rubank Publications
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540001709
• ISBN 13: 9781540001702
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

Preparing for Kreutzer - Volume 2 by violin educator Harvey S. Whistler is an intermediate violin method created for advancing students preparing for the technical and musical demands of Rodolphe Kreutzer’s renowned 42 Studies or Caprices. This volume builds on foundational violin technique through carefully structured studies inspired by the pedagogical traditions of Kayser, Mazas, and De Beriot, making it a strong next step for violinists ready to move beyond early method books.

This study book presents progressive violin exercises and études in standard music notation for violin. The material develops essential intermediate skills including bow control, shifting, tone production, articulation clarity, and left-hand coordination. Designed for structured practice, the studies prepare students for the more demanding repertoire found in Kreutzer’s famous études while reinforcing musical phrasing and stylistic awareness.

Teachers and advancing violin students value this method because it bridges the gap between early violin instruction and more advanced classical study. The exercises focus on practical technique development while remaining musically engaging, helping players build confidence through focused repetition and structured progression. By studying material modeled after respected violin pedagogues, students gain exposure to stylistic elements that appear frequently in the classical violin repertoire.

Contents
Studies and progressive violin exercises designed to prepare students for Kreutzer etudes

Whether used in private lessons or independent practice, Preparing for Kreutzer - Volume 2 offers violinists a thoughtful and disciplined path toward higher-level technique. It serves as an important stepping stone for players planning to study Kreutzer’s 42 Studies or Caprices and helps transform daily practice into meaningful musical progress.