[PDF] Left-hand violin technique. Ruggiero Ricci

This is an excellent publication designed to help players develop a solid left-hand technique. It includes exercises and excerpts from literature chosen to illustrate specific technical problems. Contents: Chords 1. The drone scale 2. The chordal concept: left hand extension 3. Double stops Shifting 4. Basic shift 5. Crawling 6. Pivoting Fingerings Left hand pizzicato The chin rest & other aspects: closing comments