Taught by renowned violinist
Pinchas Zukerman
In this new 11-part course, world-renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman reveals the core techniques behind his iconic sound.
Introduction to Sound Production through Posture & Bow Hold
Maestro Zukerman shares the fundamentals of his bow hold and posture while offering a rare insight into his alternative to using a shoulder rest.
Scales
Maestro Pinchas Zukerman explains his scale practice routine, as passed down by his mentor, Ivan Galamian.
Bow Arm Fundamentals - Kreutzer No. 2 & Dont No. 2
Zukerman demonstrates how to utilize the Kreutzer Etude No. 2 and Dont Etude No. 2 to improve and maintain control over essential right arm movements.
Martelé & String Crossing - Kreutzer No. 7 & Brahms Violin Concerto
Zukerman shares his insights on bowing fundamentals, martelé, and string crossing. He shows how to practice and apply these techniques, featuring Kreutzer's Etude No. 7 and the Brahms Violin Concerto.
Catch & Release - Lalo Symphonie Espagnole
"Catch & Release," a core principle of Galamian's teachings, is explained by Maestro Zukerman. He uses Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole to illustrate the concept of preemptive bow preparation and the release of the initial impulse.
Bow Distribution - Sibelius Violin Concerto
Using the 3rd movement of Sibelius' Violin Concerto, Maestro Zukerman demonstrates how to practice and tackle passages that require complex bow distribution.
Complex Bowings - Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Featuring the development of the 1st movement of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Zukerman showcases how to combine various complex techniques and systematically apply them.
Collé - Paganini Caprices No. 9 & 14
Featuring the famous Paganini Caprices No. 9 and 14, Maestro Zukerman elaborates on his thoughts regarding the fundamental bow stroke - Colle.
Phrasing With The Bow - Tartini Devil's Trill Sonata
Maestro Zukerman demonstrates how to choose purposeful bowings to naturally enhance the phrasing of the opening of Tartini's Devil's Trill Sonata.
Controlling the Bow & Preparation and Division - Saint-Saëns Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso
Maestro Zukerman explains how the preparation and application of the bow are key to achieving a controlled and consistent sound production. He reflects on the teachings of his mentor, Ivan Galamian, in the context of the opening page of Saint-Saëns' Rondo Capriccioso.
Bach Solo Repertoire - Practising Bow Fundamentals
Maestro Zukerman shows how he personally focuses on sound production and bow fundamentals while using solo works by Bach in his daily practices.
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