Practical Violin Scale Exercises (Book 1)

Author: Chen Youxin (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 1979-09-01
Features: The content of this Practical Violin Scales and Exercises is arranged according to the principle of progressing from simple to complex, yet beginners who have just started playing open strings and practicing basic left-hand finger movements may not be able to use this book. It is only suitable for those who have initially mastered bowing techniques, such as holding the bow, bowing, and finger placement, and have learned some basic simple exercises. In addition to major and minor scales in all keys and broken chords, this book also includes half-step scales, pentatonic scales, double-stopping scales, etc. For minor scales, apart from melodic minor scales, harmonic minor scales are also included. The fourth volume even features major and minor scales played using harmonics.
Another important aspect to note in scale practice is finger retention. Finger retention not only helps maintain the correct left-hand posture and prevents it from being affected by finger movement but also ensures that fingers are placed accurately on the string when pressing notes. Therefore, finger retention is extremely important in violin training, and beginners should practice it strictly.
The content of this Practical Violin Scales and Exercises is arranged according to the principle of progressing from simple to complex, yet beginners who have just started playing open strings and practicing basic left-hand finger movements may not be able to use this book. It is only suitable for those who have initially mastered bowing techniques, such as holding the bow, bowing, and finger placement, and have learned some basic simple exercises. In addition to major and minor scales in all keys and broken chords, this book also includes half-step scales, pentatonic scales, double-stopping scales, etc. For minor scales, apart from melodic minor scales, harmonic minor scales are also included. The fourth volume even features major and minor scales played using harmonics.
Another important aspect to note in scale practice is finger retention. Finger retention not only helps maintain the correct left-hand posture and prevents it from being affected by finger movement but also ensures that fingers are placed accurately on the string when pressing notes. Therefore, finger retention is extremely important in violin training, and beginners should practice it strictly.