The Dounis Collection Eleven Books of Studies for the Violin

The Dounis Collection Eleven Books of Studies for the Violin

One of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century, Dounis was revered for his intense concern for the proper ergonomics of violin playing along with his emphasis on the role of the brain, not just the fingers, in mastering violin technique.

The eleven books contained in this anthology are the most comprehensive collection ever published of his works.

Spiral bound for ease of use, this 290-page book also features an insightful foreword to help string players understand the master's approach along with the context of his place in musical history.

Alternatively:

Simon Fischer Basics

Sevcik at Chimes

Carl Flesch Scale System for Violin, The Art of Violin Playing Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Basic Studies for Violin

Galamian Contemporary Violin Technique Volume 1 (Parts 1 and 2) 

Galamian Contemporary Violin Technique Volume 2

Galamian Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching

Foreword

• The Artist's Technique of Violin Playing, Op. 12
• The Absolute Independence of the Fingers In Violin Playing on a Scientific Basis, Op. 15
  • Book I: The Absolute Independence of Three Fingers
  • Book II: The Absolute Independence of Four Fingers
• Preparatory Studies In Thirds and Fingered Octaves on a Scientific Basis, Op. 16:
  • Book I: Thirds
  • Book II: Fingered Octaves
• Fundamental Trill Studies On a Scientific Basis, Op. 18
• The Violin Players' Daily Dozen: Twelve Fundamental Exercises for the Left Hand and the Bow, Op. 20
• The Staccato: Studies on a Scientific Basis for the Highest Development in Staccato-Playing, Op. 21
• New Aids to the Technical Development of the Violinist, op. 27Studies in Chromatic Double-Stops for the Violin, Op. 29
• The Higher Development of Thirds and Fingered Octaves: Twenty-four Advanced Formulas for the Violin, Op. 30