Jan H���_mal�_ (1844-1915) was an influential Czech violinist and teacher, associated with Moscow Conservatory for 46 years. These are his progressive scale studies in 10 sections.

This scale system coordinates basic concepts from the Scale System by Carl Flesch. In some aspects it goes beyond the scope of the Flesch system. One-octave scales are introduced in patterns with emphasis on half steps and finger retention. Also covers two- and three-octave scales, double-stops, and harmonics.

These books of studies provide invaluable practice material for the building of technique. The three sets of studies, each containing 24 studies, comprehensively explore violin playing in the various positions indicated. All of the books contain a good variety of finger technique, keys and bow strokes, and helpful fingerings and bowings are given.

The practice of scales need never be monotonous! Scales for Advanced Violists is a user-friendly scale book with each of the twelve keys complete. Dozens of bowings and rhythmic variants are offered to develop and improve evenness, clarity, agility, speed, and intonation. An innovative introduction to double-stops takes the guess work out of this important technique. The Circle of 5ths explains key signatures. The book includes three octave major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, arpeggios, broken 3rds, and chromatic scales. Double-stops in octaves, thirds, sixths, and harmonics are presented in two octaves. This is the only scale book that most violists will ever need!

This progressive scale system coordinates basic concepts from elementary to advanced scales in preparation for the Scale System by Carl Flesch. In some aspects it goes beyond the scope of the Flesch system. One-octave scales are introduced in patterns with emphasis on half steps and finger retention. the two-octave scale patterns are non-shifting. Three-octave scales are offered with traditional and modern fingerings. the double stop scales vary in fingerings in order to teach the basic concepts of double-stops. Harmonics are included beyond the scope of the Flesch system, in a basic form including natural harmonics.

A systematic presentation of the one, two, and three octave major and minor scales and arpeggios in a clean, spacious format. Relevant music theory concepts are explained as they arise in the book. The spiral binding allows the book to lie flat on the stand. New in the 2nd Edition:-Improved look and layout-Additional keys-Natural, harmonic and melodic minor in the two octave section-More theory

(String Solo). For unaccompanied viola.