Scales by Simon Fischer

Description

Scales by Simon Fischer is a scale book of unprecedented scope.

Simon Fischer has developed an entirely new method in which, using the traditional ways of practising scales only as a point of departure, he focuses on numerous often neglected aspects the violinsts technique. For every element he has designed exercises that sensitise the ear, stimulate the mind and build the playing apparatus of the violinist.

Many well known Fischer classics are also incorporated, including practice methods for intonation, smooth bowing, string crossing, fast fingers, fourth-finger extensions and placing fingers in blocks.

The innovative and wide ranging material in Scales keeps the player turning the pages, discovering yet more exciting ways to approach scales. The wealth of thought provoking exercises encourages violinists to re-evaluate their practice – developing the playing skills of violinists at all levels from intermediate to professional.

Other titles by Simon Fischer:

• Practice
• The Violin Lesson
• Basics