Decoding the Violin Fingerboard- Vol. 1 Master Shifting

by Themis Nikoloudis

If you are playing the violin or viola and you find it difficult to move beyond the 1st position, getting to higher positions will not be a hard task anymore. The material of this book will help solve all your problems regarding shifting if studied correctly and consciously.You will learn the shifting mechanisms through simple exercises, and gradually start to move with ease and confidence anywhere you want on the fingerboard!A detailed navigational map of the violin is introduced that will serve as a compass for moving horizontally on the fingerboard, always knowing which position is played.If you are an advanced violinist already, you will be greatly assisted by the exercises which can be used as practice material for enhancing shifting techniques or even incorporating them into the daily warm-up routine.For your convenience, all five books are consolidated in the 'Decoding the Violin - Complete Series' omnibus, now available as a 172-page paperback edition. Find it in the following

Kindle Edition

Published December 15, 2019

About the author

Themis was born in Athens. Since 1998 he has been collaborating with many distinguished musicians and composers, playing the violin in concerts and several recordings. He began his journey in music by studying modern guitar. Later turned to violin studies and after two years working with the violin technique, he got his autonomy and continued elaborating his study independently, in music theory, ear training, and solfeggio and also kept learning by playing next to great and very experienced professional musicians. Along with musical performance activities, he is teaching the violin to children and adults.
The goal through his books is to solve playing difficulties and give confidence to violin players through simple but very effective exercises that get to the heart of the hand moves associated with the given technique.