Violin Methods and Etudes
Violin Methods and Etudes
Violin Methods and Etudes
Level 1
Level 2
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Level 5
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Level 6
Fischer Basics
Flesch Scale System
Galamian Contemporary Violin Technique
Kreutzer 42 Studies
Sassmannshaus, Kurt Virtuous Moments
Sevcik Double Stops, Op. 9
Sevcik Preparatory Trill Studies, Op. 7
Sevcik School of Bowing Technique, Op. 2
Sevcik School of Violin Technique, Op. 1
Sevcik Shifting, Op. 8
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Level 7
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Level 8
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Level 9
Fischer Basics
Flesch Scale System
Galamian Contemporary Violin Technique
Paganini 24 Caprices, Op. 1
Sassmannshaus, Kurt Virtuous Moments
Sevcik Double Stops, Op. 9
Sevcik Preparatory Trill Studies, Op. 7
Sevcik School of Bowing Technique, Op. 2
Sevcik School of Violin Technique, Op. 1
Sevcik Shifting, Op. 8
Wieniawski Ecole Moderne, Op.10
Wieniawski Etudes Caprices, Op. 18
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Level 10
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Definition of Levels 1 - 10
1. Beginner
2. 1st position with different patterns, detach and legato
3. Shifting, introduction to different positions, elementary spiccato
4. Playing in higher positions, double stops, vibrato
5. All of the above with reliable sound production
6. All strokes in basic forms, variety of vibrato, scales and double stops with advanced speed
7. Fast right and left hand coordination, solid intonation includes double stop passages, all strokes in
advanced patterns
8. Comfortable on the entire finger board, advanced bow control and sound production
9. Mastery of all techniques
10. The crazy fun stuff, experts only
Sample Graded Methods/Etudes and Solos
Level 3
Kuechler Concerto in D-Major, Op. 12
Portnoff Concertino in A-minor, Op. 14
Rieding Concertino in D-Major ,Op. 5
Rieding Concerto in Hungarian Style, Op. 21
Seitz Concerto in D-Major, No. 4, Op.15
Severn Polish Dance
Bertold Hummel Concertino Classico for Violin and Piano or Strings, Op 103 b
Level 4
Debussy Girl with the Flaxen Hair
Dvorak Sonatina Op. 100
Elgar Salut d'Amour
Faure Apres un Reve
Hndel 6 Sonatas
Kreisler Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven
Kreisler Liebesleid
Monti Czardas
Rachmaninov Vocalise, Op. 34, No 14
Schubert Sonatinas, Op. 137
Seitz Concerto in G-minor, No. 3, Op.12
Vitali Chaconne in G-minor
Bertold Hummel Sonatine for Violin and Piano Op. 35 a
Bertold Hummel '... Und Ein Tango' for Violin and Piano
Bertold Hummel Sonatine for Violin and Piano op. 107a2
Level 5
Bach, J.S. Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord, BWV 1014 - 1019
Bartok Romanian Folk Dances
Dancla 6 Airs Varis, Op. 89
Kreisler Sicilienne & Rigaudon
Mozart Sonatas
Prokofieff Five Melodies
Ries Perpetuum Mobile, Op. 34, No. 5
Rieding Concerto in E-minor, Op. 7
Saint-Saens Sonata in D-minor, No. 1, Op. 75
Sarasate Introduction & Tarantella, Op. 43
Tartini Sonata 'Didone Abandonata', Op. 1, No. 10
Tchaikovsky 3 Pieces (Meditation,Scherzo,Melodie) Op. 42
Tchaikovsky Serenade Melancolique, Op. 26
Wieniawski Legende, Op. 17
Level 6
Beethoven Sonatas, No. 1-8
Bloch Nigun
Brahms Sonatas, Op. 78, 100, 108
Brahms Sonatensatz from F.A.E.Sonata
Falla Suite Populaire Espagnole
Faure Sonata in A-major
Faure Sonata in E-minor
Grieg Sonata in G-Major, No. 2, Op. 13
Grieg Sonata in C-minor, No. 3, Op. 45
Ives Sonata, No. 4
Kreisler Praeludium and Allegro
Kreisler Liebesfreud
Kreisler Schn Rosmarin
Kreisler Tambourin Chinois
Leclair Sonata in D-Major, Op.9, No. 3
Messiaen Theme et Variations
Prokofieff Sonata in D-Major, Op. 94
Sarasate Caprice Basque, Op. 24
Sarasate Habanera, Op. 21, No. 2
Sarasate Romanza Andalusa ,Op. 22, No. 1
Sinding Suite, Op. 10
Stravinsky Duo Concertante
Stravinsky Suite Italienne
Szymanowski Mythes, Op. 30
Szymanowski Nocturne & Tarantelle
Vieuxtemps Souvenir d'Amerique 'Yankee Doodle'
Bertold Hummel SONATE for Violin und Piano, op. 6
Copland Sonata
Franck Sonata
Level 7
Copland Hoe Down from Rodeo
Gershwin-Heifetz Selections form 'Porgy and Bess'
Kreisler Caprice Viennois
Kreisler Variations on a Theme by Corelli
Prokofieff Sonata in F-minor, Op. 80
Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumble Bee
Schubert Fantasie in C-Major, Op. 159
Schubert Rondeau Brilliante in b-minor, Op. 70
Schubert Duo in A-Major, Op. 162
Schumann Sonatas, Op. 105 & 121
Strauss Sonata in E-flat-Major, Op. 18
Suk Four Pieces, Op. 17
Tartini Sonata 'Devil's Trill'
Debussy Sonata
Ravel Sonata
Level 8
Bartok Sonata No. 1
Bartok Sonata No. 2
Bazzini La Ronde des Lutins, Op. 25
Beethoven Kreutzer Sonata, No. 9, Op. 47
Dinicu-Heifetz Hora Staccato
Elgar La Capricieuse
Paganini Moto Perpetuo
Paganini Moses variations
Paganini Sonata in E-minor
Paganini-Kreisler La Campagnella
Sarasate Zapateado, Op. 23, No. 2
Wieniawski Original Theme with Variations, Op. 15
Wieniawski Scherzo Tarantelle, Op. 16
Wieniawski Polonaise Brilliante in D-Major, Op. 4
Wieniawski Polonaise Brilliante in A-Major, Op. 21
Level 9
Tchaikovsky Valse Scherzo, Op. 34
Waxman Carmen Fantasy
Level 10
Paganini I Palpiti
Violin Solos
Level 6
Bach, J.S. Partita in E-Major, BWV 1006
Bach, J.S. Partita in D-minor (without Ciaconna) BWV 1004
Hindemith Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 31, No. 1
Hindemith Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 31, No. 2
Prokofieff Sonata for Solo Violin. Op. 115
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Level 7
Level 8
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Level 9
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Level 10
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Beriot Concerto in A-minor, No. 9, Op. 104
Beriot Scene de Ballet, Op. 100
Haydn Concerto in C-Major, Op. 48
Kabalewski Concerto
Mozart Concerto in D-Major, No. 2, K 211
Level 6
Level 7
Level 8
Level 9