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Handbook of violin playing

Chapter 147: GUIDE THROUGH VIOLIN LITERATURE.
By Carl Schroeder
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This work serves as a comprehensive guide to violin playing, covering the instrument's history, construction, and maintenance, as well as detailed techniques for playing. It begins with an exploration of the violin's origins and notable makers throughout history, emphasizing the craftsmanship of renowned luthiers. The text then delves into the technical aspects of playing, including proper posture, bowing techniques, finger placement, and various styles of playing. Additionally, it discusses artistic interpretation and individuality in performance. An appendix provides resources for further study, including a guide to violin literature and a section on the viola.

GUIDE THROUGH VIOLIN
LITERATURE.

Contents.

Page
Violin Methods 109
Technical Exercises 110
Studies  110
Violin Solos 118
Duets.
Two Violins.  
Step I. First position 119
” II. First four positions 121
” III. First five positions 123
” IV. All positions 125
” V. Difficult 126
” VI. Concert Duets 127
Duets for Violin and Violoncello 127
 ”   ”   Violin and Organ 127
 
Violin, with Pianoforte accompaniment.
Step Ia. First position, elementary 128
” Ib. First position, easy and progressive 129
” II. First four positions 133
” III. First five positions 142
” IV. All positions 151
” V. Difficult. (Octaves, Springing Bow, Staccato, etc.) 156
” VI. Very difficult. (Concertos, etc.) 158
 
String Trios.
Three Violins 160
Two Violins and Violoncello 161
Two Violins and Viola 161
Violin, Viola, and Violoncello 161
 
Piano Trios.
Violin, Violoncello, and Piano 162
Two Violins and Piano 165
Violin, Viola, and Piano 167
Violin, Piano, and Organ (or Harmonium) 167
Music with Toy Instruments 168
 
String Quartets.
Four Violins 168
Three Violins and Viola 168
Three Violins and Violoncello 168
Two Violins, Viola, and Violoncello 169
 
Piano Quartets.
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, and Piano 171
Two Violins, Violoncello, and Piano 171
Three Violins and Piano 172
 
String Quintets.
Three Violins, Violoncello, and Bass 172
Two Violins, Viola, Violoncello, and Bass 173
Two Violins, two Violas, and Violoncello 173
Solos with Quartet Accompaniments 174
 
Piano Quintets.
Two Violins, Viola, Violincello, and Piano 174
Three Violins, Violoncello, and Piano 175
Four Violins and Piano 175
Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Bass, and Piano 175
 
Sextets, etc.
Sextets 175
Septets 176
Octets 176
Old Chamber Music 176
Violin and Orchestra 177
String Orchestra 177