Description

This long-anticipated republication provides a concise and clear overview of the fundamental aspects of the technical violin teaching system developed by Joseph Joachim (1831-1907). Renowned as the foremost violinist and educator of his time, Joachim was the mentor of author Karl Courvoisier. In his review of this work, Joachim expressed to Courvoisier, "I am delighted to see how faithfully you have followed my guidance, how solidly you are rooted in my teachings, and how adeptly you incorporate the insights gained from your own teaching experiences."

The presentation is divided into two parts. The first part covers essential topics such as posture, the correct way to hold the violin, arm and hand positioning, finger placement and movement, as well as intonation. The second part focuses on bow handling, the bow's position on the strings, and various bowing techniques. Accompanied by ten informative illustrations, this text will be a valuable resource for all violinists, including teachers, students, and professionals.