Czerny's 42 Violin Studies

Author: Carl Flesch
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Publication Date: 2001-04-26
Features: This new edition of Flesch's Violin Studies is a crystallization of over forty years of teaching experience. The technical markings in these studies, especially the left-hand fingerings, differ fundamentally from the currently popular Peters edition. In the popular version, most of it follows the original. However, the fingerings and bowings in this book are carefully considered and well-argued, aiming to align with musical logic and produce a clear sound. It holds great value not only for those who are new to these classic studies but also for those who encounter technical challenges and need to revisit them. The comparison with traditional markings and the consideration of potential changes in potential factors will undoubtedly inspire violinists with a new understanding of their instrument's capabilities. It has been proven that Flesch's Violin Studies are often used too early in violin teaching. This can reduce the teaching value of this unparalleled study material and significantly increase technical difficulty. For a beginner who has not yet mastered positions and scales, using these studies would greatly exceed their playing ability, with very few exceptions. It is advised not to treat the order of these studies as a strict progression and not to postpone the last 10 lessons, which are about double-stopping fingerings, to the later stages. Especially for the trill studies, they should be interspersed among other studies. Additionally, diversification should be maximized during technical training, particularly in bowing techniques.