A must have for all string teachers! As a founding member of the American String Teachers Association, Paul Rolland is regarded by many as a seminal figure in the scholarship of string pedagogy. His insight into teaching violin fundamentals is supplemented by numerous illustrations, and his discussion of intermediate and advanced level playing will provide any teacher valuable tools to pass on to their students. 48 pages.

"Galamian presents his teaching philosophy, including specific advice on posture, technique, interpretation, and recommended practice structure"--Back cover.

Leopold Mozart's Treatise on the Fundamental Principles of Violin Playing was the major work of its period on the violin and comparable in importance to Quantz's treatise on the flute and P.E. Bach's on the piano. This translation by Editha Knocker was the first to appear in English andremains scholarly and eminently readable.

This book gives serious violin students the knowledge of the means by which complete mastery of the instrument can be acquired in the shortest possible time. Those vital and basic principles that have been left untouched and unexplained by other writers are presented. The principle of "Dynamic Freedom" or "Strength - Freedom of Movement" is presented as the main solution to the physical basis of the student's manual skill. The student must persist in the daily application of the principles to attain success.

Celebrated instructor presents his philosophy of teaching and practice methods, including appropriate combination of technique and interpretation. Incorporates aspects of both the Russian and French schools in an ingenious and logical system.