rosenee Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 My instructor gives me the option to choose any etude book I like. I don't have any preference at this point. My instructor's personal favorite is the Kayser. But even with teh Kayser, there are several editions from different publishers. Is there any edition that's particularly good compared to the others? I've also heard good comments on the Kreutzer and the Severk. Any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deStaunton Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 It depends on what level you're at. Kreutzer's book is a must. Even old masters have been known to review these well -rounded studies. The Hans Sitt etude books are quite good, though not as concise. Sevcik can be a time saver for technic alone. Check out the Dont and Rhode studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiolmattias Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 If your teacher says Kayser do Kayser! The editione is not so important since your teacher probably will write his/her own fingering and bowing. Kayser is prepatory to Kreutzer so you can probably wait a bit with it but eventually you will need it. Sevcik is always good to have. Go for op 2:1 bowing technique to start with. Good luck! fiolmattias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technique_doc Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Kayser is a good book. I get pupils to do (or try); Wohlfahrt - Kayser - Mazas - Kreutzer.....Dont, Gavinies etc. If your teacher recommends Kayser go for it and if it proves too easy or hard then re-think (with his/her help). Kreutzer is a must have book but is quite hard and is not as all-embracing as you might think. Sevcik is more 'exercises' than studies. But GET SOME Op.3 40 variations is a MUST for right hand. Op.8 you cannot pass if you want to hone shifting technique and Op.1 and 2 covers scales/finger/bowings patterns. Schradieck is brilliant if you can handle the 'dry' style. Peters is OK for most Etudes (Kayser/Kreutzer) but I don't know whether this edition is the cheapest out of Europe. I like IMC (International Music co) editions - see if they do any/all of the studies Good luck. TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalfruitmom Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Whistler has a set called, "Preparing for Kreutzer" which combines some of the best of the other books. I have book 1 and it is set up quite nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technique_doc Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Absolutely - any prep is good prep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy jane Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 My opinion? I would have serious doubts about a teacher who left it to the student to "choose any etude book I like." J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iupviolin Posted October 29, 2002 Report Share Posted October 29, 2002 Sevcik books 1-3 then do kreutzer. Good stuff! It builds a solid left hand position and with a good bow school (sevcik) you get that side, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxviolin Posted October 30, 2002 Report Share Posted October 30, 2002 Do the Kayser because your teacher says. I don't care if you don't like it, and your teacher shouldn't either. But one of my favorites is actually Schradieck, and not just the first two pages it seems everybody does. It teaches hand positions really well, and is a great mental exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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