All About Études

What are études? Should you be playing them? Where do they fit into your practice routine, especially also considering a scale and arpeggio practice? Which ones should you start with, and should you always go in book order? If you've ever considered some of these questions, or you're a student, a teacher, or someone hoping to keep your playing chops in top condition, this episode is for you! Host Laurel Thomsen answers common questions and gives her recommendations for études to check out for beginners, intermediates, and more advanced players.Show Notes:Études for beginners:Sevcik op 1 (first 10) Fiddle Magic by Sally O'ReillyCassia Harvey Open String Bow Workouts (among others), see https://charveypublications.com/ Dancla op 84 Laoureux - a practical method for violin part 1 Études for advancing beginners/intermediates:Wohlfahrt op 45Sitt op 32 books 1 & 2Kayser op 20Études for intermediates: Mazas op 36 - 3 progressive volumes Dont op 37 - preparatory to Kreutzer and Rode Laoureux - a practical method for violin part 2 supplementCohen - Technique Takes Off (and other volumes)Amy Barlow - 12 Etude Caprices in the Styles of the Great Composers Études for advancing players:Kreutzer op 42 Fiorillo 36 ÉtudesRode 24 CapricesÉtudes for advanced players:Gavinies 24 CapricesDont op 35Weiniaski l’ecole modernePaganini 24 capricesDouble Stop Études:Trott Melodious Double Stops books 1 & 2 (intermediate)Polo 30 double stop etudes (intermediate)Schradieck School of Violin Technics book 2 (intermediate to advanced)Études written just for Viola: Palaschko op 55 - 12 studies for viola (intermediate level)Lillian Fuchs - 15 Characteristic Studies and 16 Fantasy Etudes (intermediate to advanced)Compilations:Harvey Whistler - shifting (2 volumes) and double stop compilations (intermediate)Shifting:Harvey Whistler - shifting (2 volumes) and double stop compilations (intermediate)Schradieck School of Violin Technics book 1 (beginning to advanced)Modern Technique:Dawson - 24 Etudes for the Modern Violinist (or violist), see https://www.sleepypuppypress.comBowing:Sevcik op 2 (beginning to intermediate)Schradieck School of Violin Technics book 3 (intermediate to advanced)~~Host Laurel Thomsen's info and links:For more information and info about my performances, recordings, and teaching, please visit my website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.laurelthomsen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To check out my Violin Geek Blog, the companion to the podcast, sharing tips, insight and inspiration since 2007, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.laurelthomsen.com/violin-geek-blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you have a violin, viola, fiddle, music biz, or practice related question or topic you’d like to have covered on the Violin Geek podcast or in the blog, have someone you'd like me to interview, or have a  story or insight to share, please send me an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Also, please reach out if you’d like to inquire about online violin, viola, or fiddle lessons with me via Skype, FaceTime, or  Zoom. You're also welcome to post your success story, comments, or suggestions to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/laurelthomsenmusic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Happy Practicing!