
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD/SCARECROW PR. - 8108
Violin Secrets 101 Strategies for the Advanced Violinist
Author: Jo Nardolillo
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Violin Secrets 101 Strategies for the Advanced Violinist
Juilliard Store
144 West 66th Street
New York NY 10023
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Violin Secrets 101 Strategies for the Advanced Violinist
Juilliard Store
144 West 66th Street
New York NY 10023
United States
Violin Secrets 101 Strategies for the Advanced Violinist
Juilliard Store
144 West 66th Street
New York NY 10023
United States
Violin Secrets is an indispensable resource for any and all serious violinists. The first chapter tackles the toughest challenge on the wish list of every established professional, dedicated student, and passionate amateur: understanding why immaculate intonation is so difficult (and exploring ways to achieve it). Further chapters address the advanced techniques of fingerboard mapping, mastering spiccato, controlling vibrato, playing into the curve, small-hand technique, and navigating comfortably in high positions. An extensive section on practice strategies blends concepts from learning theory, sports psychology, and Zen, and the chapter on artistry offers insight on creating expressive phrases, connecting with the audience, and developing a unique artistic voice. Violin Secrets examines overcoming performance anxiety, choosing the right music editions, being a strong section player in an orchestra, leading productive chamber music rehearsals, and winning auditions.
Violin Secrets is beautifully illustrated with original drawings by T. M. Larsen, musical examples from the standard literature, and a violinist’s family tree that traces these secrets back through to the founding fathers of violin technique.
The Music Secrets for the Advanced Musician series is designed for instrumentalists, singers, conductors, composers, and other instructors and professionals seeking a quick set of pointers to improve their work as performers and producers of music. Easy to use and intended for the advanced musician, contributions to Music Secrets fill a niche for those who have moved beyond what beginners and intermediate practitioners need.
