Mel Bay Chang Herbert - Daily Scale Exercises For Violin - Violin
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Summary of This Method
Designed for intermediate violinists, this method offers a more direct and structured way to approach scale practice. The central idea is to make learning the 24 keys more accessible by reorganizing violin scales so that they are simpler, more practical, and easier to assimilate. Rather than treating each scale as an isolated case, the book emphasizes a "family" logic: single-stop scale fingerings are classified into a small number of basic models.
In practice, you start by studying these fingering patterns, then apply them to quickly progress through all the major and minor scales. This working method promotes memorization, consistency, and security in the left hand, while improving anticipation of extensions, position shifts, and coherence of the hand frame. The result is a more stable and less laborious learning process, particularly useful for strengthening intonation and understanding of the fingerboard.
The method goes further by also offering a revision of double-stop scale fingerings, with the same goal of simplification. This allows for a more gradual approach to working on intervals and left-hand support, without getting lost in a multitude of solutions. An ideal resource to integrate scales into your technical routine, regardless of your repertoire, and to build solid foundations in intonation, agility, and tone.
Technical specifications
| Publication | Methods | ||
| Instrumentation | violin | Difficulty | intermediate |
| Genre | all styles | Pages | 72 |
Questions frequently asked
Is this scale method suitable for an intermediate violinist?
Designed for the intermediate level, this method structures scale study based on fingering patterns. The 72 pages allow for progressive work on keys.
How many keys are covered in Daily Scale Exercises For Violin?
The book covers the 24 major and minor keys for the violin. Their learning is based on a limited number of single-note fingering models.
Are there double-stop scale exercises included?
A reissue of double-stop scale fingerings is included. This work targets intervals and left-hand finger placement. The presentation aims to limit the multiplication of fingering solutions.
Does the method help with practicing position shifts on the violin?
The proposed patterns develop anticipation of extensions and position shifts. Consistency of the hand frame is also central to the scale work.
For which musical styles is this violin method intended?
The stated classification is 'all styles.' The content focuses on scale technique, with work on intonation and memorization applicable to the violin repertoire.
