The Orchestral Violinist's Companion - Volumes 1 & 2
Author: Martin Wulfhorst Binding: Language: English ISBN: 9783761817582 Size: 9.1 x 11.8 inches Pages: 483 Today's professional orchestral musicians are highly specialized and highly qualified instrumentalists. While the traditional study at universities and music schools gives students an excellent foundation for orchestral playing, it has long been acknowledged that it often does not prepare a musician for all the challenges of orchestral life. This volume imparts knowledge and skills essential for the orchestral violinist, extending on the musicians high school or university education. This advice and training manual is intended to serve as a guide for the full course of a musicians career from the preparation for an audition to the long-term heavy work load in an orchestra. The volumes cover an abundance of themes, including: Practice techniques Sight-reading Daily practice routine Looking after your body Bow technique and tone production Left hand technique Pizzicato