Expressive Violin Technique: How to Teach and Acquire It

“Expressive Violin Playing” is not a book on how to play the violin. It is a book on “How to Play the Violin Better.” The standard of violin playing has risen enormously in the past few years, not only among the leading professionals but also among amateurs, students, and violinists generally. The needs of the intermediate players are often neglected in favor of beginners on one hand or advanced players on the other. Dr. Berg has extensive experience with these players and this book has been written with them in mind. The most innovative approaches to violin playing, including those of Dounis, Ivan Galamian, and Simon Fischer, are explored and melded into a straightforward and understandable approach. Read more