Sign-In
Cart
Notes to a Violinist: A Developmental Guide for Violinists & Teachers
Paperback
Classical MusicMusic Instruction: GeneralMusic Instruction: Strings
Publisher Price: $21.99
Publisher: Bally Mote Books
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.19 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
An esteemed violinist and instructor combines philosophical insight with practical guidance for violinists and string players at all stages. Drawing on decades of teaching and professional performance, Jan Mark Sloman addresses the artistic and psychological dimensions of violin playing, highlighting the responsibilities of both teacher and student, alongside detailed instruction on fundamental techniques, scales, arpeggios, posture, and coordination. Central to the book is Sloman's Abbreviated Condensed Etude Sequence (ACES), published here for the first time, which identifies forty-two essential etudes selected from a much larger repertoire and organizes them into a structured framework designed to build lasting technical and artistic endurance. Notes to a Violinist also includes a section on repertoire progression, outlining how students can balance concurrent study of scales, etudes, and various kinds of solo repertoire.
The success of Sloman's students at major conservatories, competitions, and institutions across the world has brought him increasing recognition as a teacher and mentor of the next generation of string players. Featuring an introduction by violinist and conductor Jaime Laredo, and endorsed by cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinists Itzhak Perlman and Ida Kavafian, this posthumous publication brings to fruition a project which was decades-long in the making, and reflects a lifetime devoted to teaching, artistry, and the development of young musicians at the highest level.
Also in
Music Instruction: Strings
The Cello Who Loved Me: An accidental pilgrimage to master the world's most beautiful instrument
Sorensen, George
Paperback
Stradivari's Genius: Five Violins, One Cello, and Three Centuries of Enduring Perfection
Faber, Toby
Paperback
Easy Ukulele: A Complete, Quick and Easy Beginner Ukulele Method for Kids and Adults
Hache, Pierre
Paperback
Ukulele for Kids: How to Play the Ukulele with 45 Songs. First Book + Audio and Video
Muradymova, Albina
Paperback
Violins of Hope: Violins of the Holocaust--Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind's Darkest Hour
Grymes, James A.
Paperback
Alto Saxophone Fingering Charts, Scales & Songs: A Complete Beginner's Reference for the Eb Alto Saxophone
Freres, Martin
Paperback
Scale System: Scale Exercises in All Major and Minor Keys for Daily Study for viola
Flesch, Carl
Paperback
Pedal Steel Guitar Instructional Book with Online Audio Learn E9 and C6 Tuning Beginner to Advanced Techniques
Winston, Winnie
Keith, Bill
Paperback
The Cello Suites: J. S. Bach, Pablo Casals, and the Search for a Baroque Masterpiece
Siblin, Eric
Paperback
Playing with Patterns on the Lute: A Study and Method for Playing Sixteenth-Century Divisions
North, Nigel
Paperback
Easy Flute Lessons for Beginners: Theory, Practice and 42 Songs. For Kids 12+ and Adults. With Online Video and Audio
Tolbatova, Natalia
Udartseva, Avgusta
White Book, Open
Paperback
Do-It-Yourself Mandolin: The Best Step-By-Step Guide to Start Playing - Book with Online Audio and Instructional Videos
Chapman, Jeremy
Paperback
The Violin Maker: A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari
Marchese, John
Paperback
Flute Fingering Charts, Scales & Songs: A Complete Beginner's Reference for playing the Flute
Freres, Martin
Paperback
31 Easy Ukulele Songs: A Beginner Ukulele Book for Kids & Adults with TABs, Chords & Strumming Patterns
Hache, Pierre
Paperback
Steel Tongue Drum From Beginner To Advance Player: A Comprehensive Manual To Cultivate Your Rhythmic Artistry
Mpofu, Charlotte
Paperback
The Harmony of Tea: Elevate Your At-Home Gatherings with Memorable Menus & Music
Guba, Merry Miller
Hardcover
Easy Classical Masterworks for Cello: Music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Wagner
Masterworks, Easy Classical
Paperback
Advanced Electric Bass Technique: Technical Skills & Musical Creativity Combine For the Ultimate Bass Masterclass
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Dey, Mohini
Paperback
The Cello Etude System, Part 1A; Closed First Position, Duet Book
Harvey, Myanna
Harvey, Cassia
Paperback
How to Play the Violin: A Beginner's Guide to Learning the Violin Basics, Reading Music, and Playing Songs
Riess, Cynthia
Randall, Jason
Paperback
Strum Bowing Etudes--Violin: Etude Companion to the Strum Bowing Method-How to Groove on Strings
Silverman, Tracy
Paperback
101 Walking Jazz Bass Lines: Learn to Build & Play Walking Basslines on Every Essential Jazz Chord Sequence
Alexander, Joseph
Cox, Johnny
Paperback
First Songs With the Mountain Dulcimer: history, instrument, and simple songs
McCallister, Gary Loren
Paperback
Fiddle Tab - Celtic Collection: 30 Celtic Fiddle Tunes with Easy Read Tablature and Notes
Robitaille, Brent C.
Paperback
Strategies for Teaching Strings: Building a Successful String and Orchestra Program
Gillespie, Robert
Hamann, Donald
Paperback
The Jazz Funk Bass Method: Master the Art of Grooving, Funky Basslines with Jamiroquai's Paul Turner
Turner, Paul
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Handpan Drum From Beginner To Advance Player: A Stepwise Journey Unlocking Melodic Mastery
Mpofu, Charlotte
Paperback
John Patitucci Walking Bass: How to Play Walking Basslines On Any Chord Sequence - For Upright & Electric Bass
Pettingale, Tim
Alexander, Joseph
Patitucci, John
Paperback
Violin-Making: As It Was and Is: Being a Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Treatise on the Science and Art of Violin-Making for
Heron-Allen, Edward
Paperback
Flying Solo Violin, Unaccompanied Folk and Fiddle Fantasias for Playing Your Violin Anywhere, Book One
Harvey, Myanna
Paperback
The Cello Who Loved Me: An Accidental Pilgrimage to Master the World's Most Beautiful Instrument
Sorensen, George
Hardcover
The Ukulele: A Hawaiian Guitar, And How To Play It: The World's First Ukulele Instruction Book
Kaai, Ernest K.
Paperback
Easy Saxophone for Beginners: Theory, Practice and 55 Songs. For Kids 12+ and Adults. With Online Video and Audio
Udartseva, Avgusta
Paperback
The Cellist's Guide to Scales and Arpeggios: A Comprehensive, Systematic, Sequential Approach
Jesselson, Robert
Buchholz, Theodore
Paperback
Alto Sax 365: 52 Weeks of Daily Saxophone Exercises for Intermediate and Advanced Saxophonists
Gardner, Aaron
Nelson, Troy
Paperback
Flying Solo Cello, Unaccompanied Folk and Fiddle Fantasias for Playing Your Cello Anywhere, Book Two
Harvey, Myanna
Paperback
Complete Fingerstyle Bass Technique: The Complete Guide to Mastering Essential Modern Bass Fingerstyle Technique
Hawkins, Dan
Alexander, Joseph
Paperback
Ukulele for Adults: How to Play the Ukulele with 45 Songs. Beginner's Book + Audio and Video
Muradymova, Albina
Paperback