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New Simon Fischer book in the works

Kimberly from NYC - 07/21/2010 13:22:05

If you're a fan of Simon Fischer's "Basics" or "Practice" books, you might like to know that a new book by Fischer is in the works from Peters: Scales and Scale Studies. Taking his approach beyond that developed by Carl Flesch in "The Art of Violin Playing", each scale is also preceded by studies using the tonic, third, fifth and sevent as their basics. An extensive system of "held-down finger lines" further helps intonation and left-hand stability. In addition to presenting scales and scale studies in all keys, the book will include a wide range of practice material including: exercises for finger preparation; exercises for smooth bowing; rhythm, accent and bowing patterns; a practice method to develop "fast" fingers; the turning point at the top of the scale; and exercises for shifting. In preparation, due to be published in 2011.