Dounis violin studies book

May 14, 2002 by the way, have you looked at fleschs urstudien basic studies. The development of flexibility in violin playing, op. Violin repertoire list, and the progression after that is wohlfahrt book 2kayserdont op. The dounis collection eleven books of studies for the violin op. Fundamental trill studies on a scientific basis for violin, op. Eleven books of studies for the violin presto sheet music. Second book, the absolute independence of four fingers.

The first of the two books is composed of studies based on thirds. Eleven books of studies for the violin by demetrius dounis. They may also be protected by in the usa, unless published before 1925, in which case they are pd there as well. Actually i think it utilizes many of the concepts that dounis introduces in artists, however they are much more practical. There was a great violinist and a teacher whose name was demetrius constantine dounis 18861954. He was revered for his intense concern for the proper ergonomics of violin playing as well as the emphasis on the role of the brain, not just the fingers in appropriate violin practicing and playing.

His method in teaching the violin american university studies series 14. Jul 15, 2019 for 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music without asking you anything in exchange. The teacher of many of the great string players of our time, dounis imparted to his students an organized and unified approach to violin technique. Shifting the position and preparatory scale studies, op. Eleven books of studies for the violin bf16 composer. A comprehensive, friendly, and effective course of study for the development of vibrato on violin, viola, cello, and string bass in private or group instruction paperback. The artists technique of violin playing dounis, demetrius. Dounis work in violin pedagogy extended to many areas, but there are two specific areas for which he was highly revered and influential. The dounis collection by demetrius constantine dounis.

Along with the first wohlfahrt, i add trott melodious doublstops bk. Dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the. Dounis daily dozen the fingerboard maestronet forums. The absolute independence of three fingers the absolute independence of the fingers.

The dounis collection from dounis, demetrius constantine buy. Sequence of violin repertoire the string academy of wisconsin. Dounis there was a great violinist and a teacher whose name was demetrius constantine dounis 18861954. Eleven books of studies for the violin music shop europe. Oct 22, 2019 itzhak perlman suggests starting your scale routine with slow bows, concentrating on getting a healthy sound and good tone from your violin. Demetrius constantine dounis, one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century, 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. Twelve fundamental exercises for the left hand and the bow, op. The first book in this collection the artists technique of violin playing op. As you get more advanced, you can practice doublestop scales in thirds, sixths, octaves, and tenths. He teaches violin the dounis school nyc and gives group classes at juilliard, bard college and the nyc violin studio. The eleven books that make up this anthology are the most comprehensive collection ever published of this masters. The dounis collection by demetrius constantine dounis goodreads.

The artists technique of violin playing alt ernative. Bf16 the dounis collection eleven books of studies for. Dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. Demetrius constantine dounis 18861954 was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. First position with simple finger patterns bow strokes. Eleven books of studies for the violin carl fischer edition. The dounis collection the dounis collection eleven books of studies for the violin demetrius constantine dounis carl fischer llc demetrius constantine dounis, one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century, was revered for his intense concern for the proper ergonomics of violin playing along with his emphasis on. Perhaps due to medical studies at the university of vienna, his explanatory comments emphasize the proper ergonomics of violin playing and the importance of training the brain and memory. Sep 19, 2019 dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. Thanks amazon company to let me buy this excellent book. The absolute independence of four fingers preparatory studies. Daniel phillips, professor of violin at juilliard, said about his knowledge of the dounis string techniques.

Dounis, konstandina editors and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is generally acknowledged that the practice of thirds is one of the best, if not the best, means of shaping the left. If you would like to download his book, the artists technique of violin playing op. Dounis motivation for compiling these exercises is explained in the foreword to the first book p. He was a touring violinist after the graduation in europe and russia, then after world war i.

If you use and like, thank you to consider support donation. Shop and buy eleven books of studies for the violin sheet music. Eleven books of studies for the violin carl fischer edition best seller. Jul 03, 2019 dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. Dounis, demetrius constantine the artists technique of violin playing, op 12 constantine the dounis collection. It was then he devoted all his energy to violin pedagogy and the publication of his famous violin studies. By the way, have you looked at fleschs urstudien basic studies. Carl fischer eleven books of studies for the violin book. The dounis method is the most effective string method ever devised from the greatest teacher in history. The first was his intense concern with the proper ergonomics of violin playing, for example, the.

This book is an indepth study of dounis work and his art. He studied violin privately in vienna with frantisek ondricek and also was a medical student at the university of vienna. Title a new scientific method for obtaining, in the shortest possible time, an absolute mastery of the higher technical difficulties of the left hand and of the bow composer dounis, demetrius constantine. These were to develop the musicians mental map at the beginning of practice, after which scale drills would be more effective. Notes contains a selection of 40 etudes 20 per volume critically revised by sam franko. Included are opp, 12, 18, 20, 21, 27, 29, 30, and two books each of opp. The dounis collection from dounis, demetrius constantine. Dounis based on notes from his principal student george neikrug.

Worknonpdeu scores dounis, demetrius constantinebooks early 20th century style early 20th century methods for violin. Popular violin instruction books goodreads share book. For developing the touch and strength and surety of the fingers. Demetrius constantine dounis 18861954 was one of te most prominen. Eleven books of studies for the violin, by demetrius dounis.

Online music store the music store mesa, arizona dounis collection. Poetry and prose by greekaustralian women writers bilingual greekenglish edition by nickas, helen. Byron has mastered this rare and astounding information about string playing, and may now be the greatest living. Sequence of violin repertoire the string academy of. Dounis motivation for compiling these exercises is explained in the foreword to the. The dounis collection consists of eleven books of studies for the violin. The book also contains charts that show violin finger placement in various keys. Demetrius constantine dounis also demetrios, also known as d. Dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues. These books elucidate douniss principles of violin playing and attempt to cover virtually every conceivable technical aspect of practice and performance. Play a different scale each day, and take care to play it in tune. Demetrios constantine dounis was one of the most influential violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. Aug 25, 2019 dounis was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century.

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In his 1921 volume the artists technique of violin playing, dounis emphasized the importance of shifting and finger exercises. The dounis school nyc welcome to the dounis violin. Dounis work in violin pedagogy extended to many areas, but there are two specific areas for which he was highly revered and influential in how own time and today. The first authoritative book on the actual methods of legendary string teacher d. Carl fischer has rendered an important service to the string pedagogy world with the recent publication of the dounis collection, compiling in one book, 12 of demetrius douniss most influential works, including the artists technique violin playing and the violin players daily dozen, and nine additional volumes, some of which were no longer easily available. Byron has mastered this rare and astounding information about string playing, and may now. Bf16 the dounis collection eleven books of studies for the violin demetrius constantine dounis on. To conquer the trouble, we now give you the modern technology to obtain guide the dounis collection. Chris a costantakos brings me a lot of secret violin teachnics to me which i couldnt learn from the dr. Max rostal transcribed it for viola and it is great book. You can purchase the whole book like the photo above online, too. This video is a only one small part of a violin tutorial system. January 18, at am does anyone have a copy of the dounis collection and could tell me if there is any exposition of the violin hold and reference to.