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 Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)
Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 787.2193
EAN: 9780486450414
ISBN: 0486450414
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: 2006-04-28
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications
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Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, discuss the aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, and define their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Advice from the masters includes tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this volume is essential reading for every serious violinist.
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Summary: No Substance Here
Comment: As a student of two years, I purchased this book in hopes that it might contain helpful insights into becoming a better player. Instead I found a completely impractical collection of airy, pedagogical theory. In addition, I found myself less motivated to play; feeling inferior for not having the luxury of practicing 4+ hours each day. I'm not suggesting that the instructors themselves are poor, but that the questions asked of them were of little value to me.
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Summary: Finally back in print
Comment: I had read this book in grad school on loan from my university's library and thought it was full of interesting, inspiring and helpful information. I always wanted to buy it, but couldn't find it for under $100(!) I'm really glad Dover has reprinted it.

It's interviews with the best violinists in 1916-18ish. Some things I found amusing were the focus on gut strings and especially, David Mannes saying that anyone who needs a chin rest or shoulder rest should play the cello! -whch rests on the ground... If only he could see the students at his school now. I'm sure there's not one that doesn't have a chinrest and very few that don't use both.

Martens also wrote a sequel called String Mastery that had interviews with cellists, violists etc. I hope Dover picks up that one too. I highly recommend this book to any violinist, especially to those of us that have chosen playing the violin as a way of life.
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Summary: Amazing, helpful, very easy-to-read book!
Comment: I'm only in the middle of reading this incredible book, and I have to say that it is amazing! It's very easy for anyone to read/understand and has so many helpful tips from the best violin players. I absolutely recommend this book to add to your library! - even if you don't play violin!
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