Scan 36
Chats to violin students on how to study the violin, 1895
6 lines. Read by computer on 3 September 2026. Printed page 20. See the scan on archive.org.
1Ernst, Paganini, etc. De Beriot's studies are very charming, and as some of them are arranged with pianoforte accompaniments, they are extremely interesting to the student, and are of great value in insuring correct time and intonation. Then follow Schradieck, David, and a host of others, all valuable and very interesting, but it is impossible to name anything like all the books I have on my own music shelves, as this would resolve itself into a mere catalogue and, further, each professor is likely to recommend the study of those he prefers and thinks most suitable to a certain student's requirements.
3There are some studies of Paganini's published as "Caprices for Violin alone," to which have been added pianoforte accompaniments by Hatton and also by David. They are replete with enormous difficulties but are extremely interesting.
5It is important for all students to be guided by their professor as to the style of solos and the degree of difficulty they can attempt. So many desire to try pieces far and away beyond their power, the result of which is very disappointing and discouraging. Students so often seem surprised if they cannot attain to certain heights where possibly some fellow student has been able successfully to climb. But in this matter they should be guided entirely by the judgment of their teacher, suggesting to him anything they specially desire to study of course, but insisting on nothing. Faults should be battled with and conquered at once before they become confirmed habits. Those of holding the
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