The Violin Lesson

A comprehensive, novel approach to developing and perfecting all key areas of violin technique – from correct posture and bowing to intonation, shifting, and vibrato.
Divided into twelve practice-oriented and easy-to-understand lessons • With over 500 musical examples and over 350 photo illustrations on posture and technique
Suitable for both acquiring the basics and deepening existing skills. Simon Fischer has made a name for himself worldwide as a decisive and creative advocate of modern violin playing technique, thanks to extensive studies, a wealth of experience, and his unique new approach. His success stems primarily from his ability to make explanations and instructions both simple and effective. Fischer's teaching is shaped by the practical experiences of an international career as a concertmaster and soloist. His monthly "Basics" columns in The Strad magazine are widely acclaimed; the volumes Basics, Practice, and Scales are considered standard works in violin instruction worldwide.