Studies.
Step I. First position only, and in easy keys.
Böhmer, C. 75 Exercises in Intonation, through all keys. Op. 54. (E. Heim.) 2 Books. (5643 a, b).
An excellent work greatly facilitating the knowledge of extreme keys. Book 2 belongs to the next step.
Courvoisier, C. The School of Velocity.
Book I. Systematic finger exercises. (7603 a).
Exercises in all possible fingerings of the first position.
Book II. Studies of Scales and chords in systematic order. (7603 b).
Book III. Melodic Studies in Major Keys. (7603 c).
Books IV and V belong to following steps.
Gradus ad Parnassum. A Collection of Studies in progressive order, selected, carefully revised, fingered, and edited, with annotations and remarks by E. Heim:—
Book I. First Position. 30 Elementary Studies in the most practicable major keys. By Alard, Bach, Corelli, Dont, Heim, Hermann, Hofmann, Kayser, Kreuz, Ritter, Spohr, and Steffani. (5471).
Book II. First Position. 18 More advanced Studies in major and minor keys. Easy double-stopping. Enharmonic change. By Bach, Corelli, Handel, Hermann, Kreuz, Spohr, and Steffani.—Half Position. 16 Studies, changing from First to Half Position. By Alard, Dont, Hermann, Kreuz, and Wichtl. (5472).
10 books of Graduated Studies revised by Ernst Heim, containing all the material for a serious study of the Violin, each book corresponding in difficulty with the same book of his Violin Duets (Arena), [see page 120] and his Violin and Piano pieces (Palaestra), [see pages 128], [129].
Hering, C. Op. 16. 25 Studies for 2 Violins in all major and minor keys; revised, phrased, and fingered by E. Heim. The Scales as contained in 2ⁿᵈ Violin part to be played by the student. (5618).
Hermann, F. Le Commencement de l’Etude. (5612 a, b).
In two books, containing familiar airs interspersed with easy studies, with a 2ⁿᵈ violin part.
Hofmann, R. The First Instruction in Violin Playing. (Der erste Unterricht im Violinspiel.) Op. 92. 2 Books. (5668 a, b).
A thorough elementary course leading on to the following work of the same author.
Op. 90, Book I. 80 Melodic Studies. (5666 a).
A well graduated course. Book 2 belongs to the next grade, and would prove an excellent preparation for Kayser’s 36 Studies. (8662 a).
Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies. Op. 34, Bk. 1. (5663 a).
Contains 40 progressive exercises gradually introducing the notes of C major in the 1ˢᵗ position.
Scale and Arpeggio Manual for the Violin, arranged with a special view to the requirements of candidates at the various Local Examinations, by A. Laubach. (5672).
This Manual is written for Students of all Grades.
Popular Instructor in Violin Playing:—
Part I. Elementary and First Position. (7623 a).
Schön, M. Practical Course of Instruction:—
| Part | I. | ABC of Violin Playing. Introductory School. (7611). | |
| ” | II. |  | First Steps in practical Violin Playing. |
| ” | III. | Progressive exercises in the first position | |
| ” | IV. | and in all Scales. In 3 Books. (7612-14). | |
| Parts V to XII belong to the following Grades. | |||
Steffani, R. 12 Progressive Studies, in the first position. (5683).
Step II. First four Positions.
Alard, D. Op. 10. Études mélodiques et progressives. (5640).
also with 2ⁿᵈ Violin in 2 Books. (5600 a, b).
Böhmer, C. 75 Exercises in Intonation, through all keys. Op. 54. (E. Heim.) Book 2. (5643 b).
Courvoisier, C. The School of Velocity.
Book IV (12 Melodic Studies in the first position, Minor). (7603 d).
Dont, J. 24 Exercices préparatoires aux études de R. Kreutzer et P. Rode. Op. 37. (7604).
except Nos. 6, 8, 9 and 15 which belong to Step III.
Gradus ad Parnassum. A Collection of Studies in progressive order, selected, carefully revised, fingered, and edited, with annotations and remarks by E. Heim:—
Book III. First Position. Chords and easy Arpeggios. Chromatic Passages. Second Position. Changing from First to Second Position, (Alard, Dont, Heim, Hermann, Hofmann, Hohmann, Kayser, Ritter, Spohr, Steffani, etc.) (5473).
Book IV. Third Position. Changing between First and Third Positions. Portamento and Tremolo. (Bach, de Bériot, Corelli, Dont, Fiorillo, Haydn, Hofmann, Kayser, Kreutzer, Mazas, Wenzel Pichl, Righini, Scarlatti, Spohr, and Wichtl.) (5474).
Graduated Studies revised by Ernst Heim; each book corresponds in difficulty with the same book of his Violin Duets “Arena”, [see page 121] and his Violin and pianoforte pieces “Palaestra”, [see page 133].
Hermann, F. Op. 24, Bk. 1. 30 Studies in the 1st position. (5659).
also with 2ⁿᵈ Violin. (5613).
Hofmann, R. Melodic Studies. Op. 90, Book 2. (5666 b).
Kayser, H. E. Violin Studies, carefully revised and fingered, with instructive annotations by Ernst Heim:—
36 elementary and progressive Studies (introductory to those of Kreutzer). Op. 20. Complete (8662) or in 3 Books. (8662 a-c).
Minute instructions are given by Mr. Heim at the end of each study as to the manner of execution, the part of the bow to be used, and various fingerings. Each 10 bars are also numbered to simplify the repetition of single portions of a study.
An edition is published with a separate part for a 2ⁿᵈ violin (5610 a-c), also one with pianoforte accompaniment (7397 a-c).
Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies. Op. 34, Bks. 2 and 3. (5663 b, c).
Book 2 contains 20 progressive studies in the sharp major and minor keys, Book 3, 20 in the flat major and minor keys.
Mazas, F. 75 Melodic and Progressive Studies for the Violin. Op. 36. Revised and fingered by C. Courvoisier:—
Bk. I. 30 Special Studies. (7607 a). Bk. II. 27 Brilliant Studies. (7607 b).
Popular Instructor in Violin Playing:—
Part I. Elementary and First Position. Part II. Higher Positions. (7623 b).
Schön, M. Practical Course of Instruction:—
Book V. 46 short Exercises for the Violin with a second violin. (7615).
Step III. First five Positions.
Corelli, Arcangelo. Œuvres revues par Joachim et F. Chrysander. (In score.) 8vo:—
Livre I., Op. 1. Sonate da Chiesa a tre (Due Violini, e Violone, o Arcileuto col Basso per l’Organo). In Roma, 1683. Op. 2. Sonate da Camera a tre (Due Violini, e Violone, o Cembalo). In Roma, 1685. (4936 a).
Livre II., Op. 3. Sonate da Chiesa a tre (Due Violini, e Violone, o Arcileuto, col Basso per l’Organo). In Modena, 1689. Op. 4. Sonate da Camera a tre (Due Violini, e Violone, o Cembalo). In Bologna, 1694. (4936 b).
Livre III., Op. 5. Parte Prima. 6 Sonate a Violino Solo e Violone, o Cimbalo. Parte Seconda. Preludii, Allemande, Correnti, Gighe, Sarabande, Gavotte, e Follia a Violino Solo e Violone o Cimbalo. (4936 c).
Livre IV., V., Op. 6. Concerti Grossi con duoi Violini, e Violoncello di Concertino obligati, e duoi altri Violini, Viola e Basso di Concerto Grosso ad arbitrio che si potranno radoppiare. In Roma. 1712. 2 Livres. (4936 d, e).
Dont, Jacques. 20 Exercices progressives, pour le Violon (avec accompagnement d’un second Violon), Op. 38. (7605).
The last of these exercises belong to Step IV.
Gradus ad Parnassum. A Collection of Studies in progressive order, selected, carefully revised, fingered, and edited, with annotations and remarks by E. Heim:—
Book V. Fourth Position. 15 Studies, changing between the 1st and 4th Positions. By de Bériot, Cramer, Dont, Hofmann, Kayser, Kreutzer, Mazas, and Rode.—Fifth Position. 25 Studies, changing between the 1st and 5th Positions. By de Beriot, Dont, Hofmann, Kayser, Kreutzer, Maurer, Mazas, and Rode. (5475).
Graduated Studies revised by Ernst Heim, each book corresponds in difficulty with the same book of his Violin Duets “Arena”, [see page 124], and his Violin and Piano pieces, “Palaestra”, [see page 142].
Hermann, F. Op. 24, Bk. 2. 25 Studies in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions. (5660 a, b).
Hofmann, R. Op. 91. 40 Studies in all positions, for practice in shifting. 2 Bks. (5667 a, b).
Kayser, H. E. 36 elementary and progressive Studies (introductory to those of Kreutzer) carefully revised, fingered, and with instructive annotations by Ernst Heim. Op. 20, Bk. III. (8662 c).
also with Second Violin (5610 c), or with Pianoforte Accompaniment (7397 c).
Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies. Op. 34, Bks. 4 and 5. (5663 d, e).
Book 4 contains “Introduction of the 2nd and 3rd positions. 15 studies and major and minor scales through all keys in the first three positions.” Book 4 contains 12 short technical exercises and 15 studies in the first three positions, introducing various technical difficulties and arpeggios through all keys.
Schön, M. Practical Course of Instruction:—
Bk. VIII. Fundamental Instructions in the study of the positions, with examples and easy melodious Duettinos for two Violins in various major and minor keys (Third Position). (7618).
Book IX. The same (Second Position). (7619).
Step IV. All Positions.
Blagrove, H. 12 Studies. (9415).
Courvoisier, C. The School of Velocity.
Book V. Special Studies in Shifting. (7603 E).
Dancla. Op. 2. 6 Studies, (5644).
Fiorillo, F. 36 Études en forme de Caprices (Ernst Heim) (5654).
These studies impart great flexibility to the bowing, together with much practice in the higher positions.
A careful revision of fingering and bowing with the addition of expression marks and part of bow to be used distinguish E. Heim’s Edition from all others.
The same, revised by Carl Courvoisier. (5655).
The fingering and phrasing has been carefully marked on the basis of the Joachim School. He avoids slurs of too great length which impair the power of tone.
Gradus ad Parnassum. A Collection of Studies in progressive order, selected, carefully revised, fingered, and edited, with annotations and remarks by E. Heim:—
Book VI. Sixth Position. 10 Studies, changing between the 1st and 6th Positions. By Fiorillo, Hofmann, Kreutzer, Mazas, and Rode.
Seventh Position. 20 Studies, changing between the 1st and 7th Positions. By Alard, de Bériot, Fiorillo, Hofmann, Kayser, Kreutzer, Maurer, Mazas, Rode, and Wichtl. (5476).
Book VII. Eighth to twelfth Positions. 30 Studies arranged according to their Musico-Technical object, independent of Position.
A. Studies on the Shake and Passing Shake. By Alard, Bruni, Cramer, David, Dont, Fiorillo, Heim, Kayser, Kreutzer, Mazas, Rode, Rolla, Schubert, and Spohr. (5477).
Graduated Studies revised by Ernst Heim, each book corresponds in difficulty with the same book of his Violin Duets, “Arena”, [see page 125], and his Violin and piano pieces, “Palaestra”, [see page 151].
Hermann, F. Op. 24, Bk. 3. 25 Studies, 3rd to 7th positions. (5661).
also with 2ⁿᵈ Violin accompaniment. (5615).
Kayser, H. E. Violin Studies, carefully revised, fingered, and with instructive annotations by Ernst Heim:—
16 Studies (comprising studies in the half, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th Positions). Op. 28. (8660).
16 Studies (to follow the 36 Studies, Op. 20). Op. 30. (8661).
This carefully revised edition is particularly useful by frequently giving two or more different fingerings for one and the same study or single passage. The numbering of every tenth bar is also useful in studying sub-sections.
Kreutzer, R. 42 Studies. New Edition, revised and fingered by Ernst Heim. (5671).
The original text has been carefully adhered to. The revision (fingerings, bowing and marks of expression) show the same care which distinguishes all Heim’s editions, while the explanatory remarks make this Edition particularly valuable.
The same, revised and phrased by Carl Courvoisier (5665).
Courvoisier’s Edition gives very good advice on the choice of position. While Heim has kept closely to the original text giving advice to the manner of rendering it, Courvoisier preferred to give his own phrasing etc. in the text, e. g. the cadencial figures in the first study.
Kreuz, E. Progressive Studies. Op. 34, Bks. 6 and 7. (5663 f, g).
Book 6. 6 studies in the 4th and 5th positions, and 6 studies in the first six positions in flat keys, major and minor.
Book 7. 12 studies in the first six positions in sharp keys, major and minor.
Mazas, F. Op. 36, Bk. III. 18 Studies for Artists. (7607 c).
Schön, M. Practical Course of Instruction:—
Book XI. Fundamental Instructions, examples and pieces in the form of exercises for the study of the positions (Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Positions. (7621).
Book XII. 12 Exercises for the Violin. (7622).
Scholz, Richard. School of Artistic Violin Playing. A theoretical and practical Instruction Book, in all matters relating to style, for moderately advanced players. Op. 9. (5681).
Excellent work for style and phrasing. Clear and exhaustive explanations of every chapter make the work particularly useful especially for those, who have not the opportunity for individual teaching.
Wessely, Hans. Comprehensive Scale Manual. (5686).
Step V. Difficult. (Octaves, Springing Bow, Staccato etc.).
Bériot, C. de. 6 Études brillantes. (5646).
Also, published with pianoforte accompaniment (7339 a, b).
Campagnoli. 7 Divertissements. Edited by G. Jensen. 7601.
Gradus ad Parnassum. A Collection of Studies in progressive order, selected, carefully revised, fingered, and edited, with annotations and remarks by E. Heim:—
Book VIII. Studies arranged according to their Musico-Technical object, independent of Position:—
7 Studies on Staccato. By Fiorillo, Kreutzer, Mazas, Rode, and Schubert.
7 Studies on Springing Bow, Spiccato, Saltato. By Benda, Bruni, David, Kayser, Mazas, and Wieniawski.
7 Studies on Octave passages. By Fiorillo, Kayser, Kreutzer, and Mazas.
8 Studies on Double Stops and Chords. By Dont, Fiorillo, Kayser, Kreutzer, St. Lubin, and Wichtl. (5478).
Book IX. Studies arranged according to their Musico-Technical object, independent of Position:—
8 Studies on Double Stops and Chords. By de Bériot, David, Dont, Fiorillo, Kalliwoda, Kreutzer.
4 Studies on the Double Shake. By Cramer, Fiorillo, Gaviniés, and Rode.
3 Studies on “Flying Staccato,” thrown stroke. By Alard and Mazas.
5 Studies on Arpeggios (difficult). By David, Dont, Mazas, and Meerts.
10 Studies on tenths and other large intervals. By Dont, Fiorillo, Gaviniés, Mazas, H. Ries, and Rovelli. (5479).
Graduated Studies revised by Ernst Heim, each book corresponds in difficulty with the same book of his Violin Duets, “Arena,” [see page 126], and his Violin and piano pieces, “Palaestra,” [see page 156].
Rode, P. 24 Caprices in the form of Studies for the Violin. Revised and fingered by Ernst Heim. (5679).
The original text has been adhered to, with very clear indications of positions, fingerings, bowing and marks of expression by Ernst Heim.
Rode, P. Caprices, revised by Carl Courvoisier 5678.
Courvoisier does not adhere altogether to the original text, but uses his own discretion, here as elsewhere he is careful to avoid very long bows which would counteract the production of a broad and powerful tone.
Vieuxtemps, H. Op. 16. 6 Concert Studies.
Step VI. Very difficult.
Gaviniés, P. 24 Études 24 Matinees.
Gradus ad Parnassum. A Collection of Studies in progressive order, selected, carefully revised, fingered, and edited, with annotations and remarks by K. Heim:—
Book X. A. 17 Studies in the Polyphonic Style.—Prelude. Fugue. Fughetta. By Bach, Campagnoli, and Pichl.—B. 13 Concert Studies, Harmonics and Pizzicato with the left hand. By Alard, Dancla, Leonard, Lipinsky, Mazas, Paganini, Prume, and Wieniawski. (5480).
Graduated Studies revised by Ernst Heim. Each book corresponds in difficulty with the same book of his Violin Duets, “Arena”, [see page 127], and his Violin and piano piece, “Palaestra”, [see page 158].
Wieniawski, H. L’École moderne. Études-Caprices. Op. 10. E. Heim. (5687).