Mazas : Études for Violin Op.36 

Book 1 : Études Spéciales

These are indeed special studies. This study book ( of which I have the IMC edition by Galamian ) contains 30 "easy" studies not to be tackled before having mastered Wohlfahrt's Op.45 and Kaysar's Op.20. Let me point out some study notes on each one to guide you through these masterpieces. They develop your cantabile bowing, the so called "German" détaché and general bowing technique while using basic finger passage work throughout the first 5 positions. Vibrato and tonal colour is of utmost importance, and each study has a specific goal as regards style, bowing stroke and musical character.

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Book 2 : Études Brillantes

Intermediate difficulty. Coming soon, after book 1 is finished !

Book 3 : Études

More advanced technically.

 

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