The basis of artistry in violin playing / by Edward E. Cramer.

Author/creator Cramer, Edward E.
Format Book
Publication InfoDallas : Southwest Printing Co., 1936.
Description87 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents Violin pedagogy (the master teacher) -- Development of subconscious control -- The bow. Position and weight distribution ; Elimination of superfluous movements ; Technique of the elbow ; String crossings ; Change of bow -- Execution of the more important bow strokes. The crescent stroke ; Spiccato ; Staccato ; Martele ; The legato -- Esthetics of bow mastery -- The bow path (diagrams) -- Left hand position -- Finger preparation -- Analyzation of technical problems. Shifting ; Stretching ; Double-stopping ; Octaves and tenths ; Fingerings -- The scale (major, minor, chromatic) -- Posture -- Psychology as emotion as applied to music -- Ear training for the violinist -- Modern teaching method -- Epilogue. Position study ; Mental development ; The vibrato ; Concentration of force ; Ultimate endeavor.