Violin Playing As I Teach It (Dover Books on Music)

Auer (1845–1930) was the teacher of many of the leading violin virtuosos of the 20th century and this exemplary collection of principles and guidelines covers holding the instrument, practicing, tone production, bowing, fingering, phrasing, and much more. Many of the chapters are illuminated by biographies of Davidov, Wieniawski, Seidel, and other famous musicians.