Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review"I have known Maureen for many years and have watched her evolve into an excellent violinist. She has analyzed the methodology of violin playing at a phenomenal level, along with illustrations. I consider this book to be a unique and valuable asset that every serious-minded violinist should have in their library."—Max Hobart, former Boston Symphony Orchestra, Associate Concertmaster
"Maureen has written a book which provides a phenomenal amount of information presented in a way that gives true insight into violin playing. Progressive Form is the most precise method out there and is without precedence in violin literature."—Victor Romanul, violinist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Table of ContentsPreface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART ONE: Left Arm
1. Left Arm Overview
2. Left Arm Subdivisions
3. Total Left Arm
4. Left Wrist
5. Left Palm
6. Left-Hand Knuckles
7. Left-Hand Fingers
8. Left-Hand Finger Action
9. Left Thumb
10. Finer Balances of the Left Hand
11. Left Hand Formation
12. Lower Outside Corner
13. Shifts
14. Scales
15. Trills
16. Vibrato
PART TWO: Right Arm
17. Right Forearm
18. Right Wrist
19. Total Right Arm
20. Bow Form and Application
21. The Bow Stroke: Speed, Balance, and Mental Projection
PART THREE: Integration
22. Full Body Balance
23. An Expanded Approach to Scales and Arpeggios
24. Mental Training and Progressive Form
Appendix
Glossary
Index
