Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching (Dover Books on Music)
Language: English
Published by Echo Point Books & Media, 2017
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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.
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- Title
- Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching (Dover Books on Music)
- Author
- Ivan Galamian
- Publisher
- Echo Point Books & Media
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1626545073
- ISBN 13
- 9781626545076
A distinguished instructor shares his "ingenious and logical" approach to playing and teaching the violin in this accessible, indispensable book. Ivan Galamian's distinctive and immensely successful pedagogy is built on general principles that can be applied broadly, making his methods applicable to students of all skill levels and learning styles.
In this exceptionally practical book Galamian presents his teaching philosophy, including specific advice on posture, technique, interpretation, and recommended practice structure. The acclaimed Itzhak Perlman wrote of his teacher's treatise "This book, Principles of Violin Playing & Teaching, gives us a wonderful insight into Mr. Galamian's very special method of teaching the violin, and I am sure that it will be of great benefit to its readers. I am delighted that this book is being reissued, not only for the benefit of countless violin students, but also because it is a fitting tribute to Mr. Galamian's lifelong work."
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This book, Principles of Violin Playing & Teaching, gives us a wonderful insight into Mr. Galamian’s very special method of teaching the violin, and I am sure that it will be of great benefit to its readers. I am delighted that this book is being reissued, not only for the benefit of countless violin students, but also because it is a fitting tribute to Mr. Galamian’s lifelong work.” —Itzhak Perlman
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