Ricci on Glissando: The Shortcut to Violin Technique
Ruggiero Ricci, Gregory H. Zayia · 2007
Preface 1. The Old and New Systems of Violin Playing 2. One-finger, or Glissando, Technique Introduction Glissando Scales Guidelines for Practicing Glissando Scales 3. Exercises, Etudes, and Cadenzas Glissando Scales Flexibility Studies Ear-training Studies Coordination Studies Crawling Studies Etude in Thirds Etude in Sixths Etude in Octaves Cantabile and Waltz Cadenza to Brahms Concerto Cadenza to Paganini Concerto No. 4 Cadenza to Paganini Concerto No. 6 4. Miscellaneous Aspects of Technique Fingering Guidelines Vibrato Tone Production Bowing Articulation and Evenness in Slurred Passages Grouping Tuning Ear Training Practicing Instrument Setup Hand Development Holding the Violin Hand Position Shoulder Rests Shifting Guidelines Notes Index