Originally published in 1930, this little book is not an exposition of the art of violin-playing, nor does it claim to teach a system of technical study. The authors aim was to help students and less experienced teachers through some of the more frequent problems from which they will, almost inevitably, be faced. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Contents Include:

Posture and the Holding of the Instrument

''Bow Measurement''

On Bowing Generally

Intonation

Various Difficulties

Playing of Chords and Chord Passages

Shifting and the Portamento

The Playing of Octaves

Double-Stopping

Harmonics

''Artificial'' Harmonics

Vibrato

Tenths and Fingered Octaves

Memorizing, Playing From Melody

Conclusion, Inspiration, A Repertoire Always Ready