Dowani Tonleitern / Scales / Gammes Vol. I
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Summary of This Method
Designed for beginner violinists, this edition of scales emphasizes the essentials: playing, listening, progressing. Each volume gathers 26 very easy scales selected from a solid pedagogical tradition, relying on key figures in study literature (Cherubini, Mazas, Bériot, Dancla, Wohlfahrt, David, Kayser, Gebauer, Pennequin, Sevcik). The goal is clear: to develop stable intonation, a more confident left hand, better coordination, and concrete knowledge of the fingerboard through short, structured exercises.
The didactic approach is deliberately modern: no detailed explanations on keys, harmony, or degrees. This method is not a music theory course but a practical concept that integrates easily into weekly practice, especially with children. The teacher retains full freedom to add theoretical landmarks appropriate to the student's age and pace of progress, making the book flexible and easy to personalize.
To support home practice, recordings are available online in MP3 format. You have a full version, ideal for hearing the musical result, as well as a version where only the second voice is kept: an excellent tool for working on rhythmic precision, interval listening, and intonation in context, as in a duo. A particularly relevant resource to establish good habits from the early years of violin study.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Composer | Cherubini, Mazas, Bériot, Dancla, Wohlfahrt, David, Kayser, Gebauer, Pennequin, Sevcik | Language | French |
| Instrumentation | violin (two-voice work, with "second voice only" audio version) | Difficulty | beginner |
| Genre | method / violin scales and technique | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this scale method suitable for a beginner violinist?
The 26 scales compiled in this volume are described as very easy and intended for the early stages of violin playing. The practice focuses on intonation, coordination, and fretboard knowledge.
Are audio recordings included with Tonleitern / Scales / Gammes Vol. I?
MP3 recordings are available online. They offer a full version and a version featuring only the second voice.
How should the scales be practiced with the second voice alone?
The second voice-only track allows playing its part in a duo configuration. This resource is used to practice rhythmic precision, interval recognition, and tuning.
Which pedagogues are associated with the exercises in this collection?
The selection is based on Cherubini, Mazas, Bériot, Dancla, Wohlfahrt, David, Kayser, Gebauer, Pennequin, and Sevcik.
Does the method explain the theory of keys?
The book does not provide detailed explanations on keys, harmony, or scale degrees. The approach remains practical, focusing on short scale exercises. Theoretical references can be added by the teacher according to the student's progress.
