Janice Tucker Rhoda - Complete Technique for Violin - Book One - for Violin - published by Carl Fischer

Complete Technique for Violin suits the advanced beginner to upper level student wishing to learn or improve their left-hand and bow-arm skills. Starting in first position, and proceeding carefully through the higher positions, this method book uses short studies to demonstrate specific technical ideas. The book starts with solidifying the combination of note reading, rhythm, and bow distribution, then quickly progresses to a variety of bowing techniques and use of positions I-V, explaining the physicality of the left and right hands, arms, elbows, and shoulders. Using a mixture of more melodic studies with purely technical exercises, this book quickly gives players information and confidence to improve their playing.