Pizzicato World violin and viola

The book consists of:

• 40 exercises for all levels of proficiency
• Introduction to the approach and detailed description of each exercise 
• more than 360 graphics and rhythms
• around 230 QR codes link to videos of demonstration and further options for practicing (optional)

You need for it:

• Instrument
• Bow

Optional extension with the fingerboard attachment or the use of foot rollers is possible.

In this book, the left-hand pizzicato is introduced as a practicing technique for violin and viola players for all levels of proficiency. Step by step the basic coordination can be developed on the basis of different rhythms. The most important horizontal, vertical and diagonal planes are observed here. By adding the bow an the feet, the whole body is included and coordination between right and left in the sense of an independence to be striven for is systematically built up between the both sides. The book is for both players and teachers. The exercises can be applied to all methods of learning and teaching.

The 40 exercises each relate to four sections of the fingerboard. They are intended to be practiced both separately on each section, and with each section relating to one another. Practicing the sections separately means that no shifting of position in a specific metre is involved. The "connected" ones are different: Here, the next section in the metre of the given rhythm is reached by shifting position.

The graphic representation of the individual exercises enables an easy approach. The main symbol is the Red Cross which generally indicates which string should be plucked. It can be combined with grey crosses which indicates how many fingers are used to pluck the string/the strings. It can also be combined with numbers that indicate the definite finger that should be used. The blue icon indicates that the bow can be incorporated and the feet symbol, that the exercises include footwork.