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Chats to violin students on how to study the violin, 1895
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1CHATS WITH STUDENTS ON THE VIOLIN.
3CHAPTER I.
4Advice on Elementary Matters.
6BEFORE commencing the serious study of the violin, it is important the student should be determined to devote his time to it exclusively; half hearted work is no use, and much patience and earnestness are essential. The possession of an accurate ear is a great help and advantage. I believe, however, this can be cultivated, even if not there naturally—although difficulties are increased if this is not present as a natural gift.
8To those students who have determined to enter seriously the path of violin study I will address myself, and try and help them in their work with the advantage of my life's experience. From the very commencement the position of holding the bow and fiddle are most important, and in as clear a way as I can I will endeavour to explain the correct way of so doing, as
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