You can save by buying Building Blocks of Violin Virtuosity and From Foundations To Four-Octave Scales together. This set of seven DVDs features the complete video training from Valerie Gardner. Volume 1 — Primacy of Posture "Why do fine violinists look 'snooty' when they perform?" Well... perhaps because they are, but certainly because they've discovered the posture which enables them to play freely and without tension. You can, too, with the aid of this foundational DVD in the series Building Blocks of Violin Virtuosity! Table of Contents: Introductory Remarks Sizing and Fitting Instrument Position of Instrument Selection of Chin Rest Selection of Shoulder Rest Correct Posture Closing Remarks Volume 2 — Bowing Basics "Have you ever marveled at the enchanting and crystal-clear tone produced by Hilary Hahn and David Oistrakh?" Find out how you can emulate these masters in this easy-to-follow, interactive DVD. Table of Contents: Before and After Brodsky Bow Hold Observations Steps to a Natural Bow Hold Bow Manipulation Exercises Thumb Position and Bow Hand Position Bow Hand Support Position and Function of Right Wrist Bow Direction Height of Right Arm Upper-half Bows Lower-half Bows: Placement and Stopped Bows Stopped and Semi-Stopped Whole Bows Bow Changes Bow Changes at Frog Bow Changes at Tip How to Practice Bow Changes Closing Remarks Volume 3 — Functional Fingers In this exciting DVD in the series Building Blocks of Violin Virtuosity, you can reap the benefit of Valerie Gardner's many years of experience working with hands of all shapes and sizes. Find out how your left hand can execute passages with speed, accuracy, and the dazzling virtuosity taught to her by Jascha Brodsky. Table of Contents: Opening Remarks Finger Action of Left Hand Position of Left Hand Height of Left Hand Additional Exercises for Correct Left Hand Playing with Functional Fingers Five Exercises to Develop Functional Fingers Exercises for Overcoming Left-hand Tension Closing Remarks Volume 4 — Advanced Bowings "Dance of the Gobblins" and "Hora Staccato" can seem daunting, but not after learning the material taught on this DVD! Not only are there thorough instructions on each advanced bow stroke, but also fun-to-watch demonstrations. Volume 5 — From Foundations to Four-Octave Scales (3 DVDs) Never before available—Instructions to take students from foundations all the way to virtuosic performances of 4-octave scales, arpeggios, and double-stop scales. This new 3-DVD set features: Tried and proven Preparatory Exercises used in my studio to prepare the way for 4-octave playing. 101-plus How-to-Practice Ideas complete with demos to assist you in your mastery of the fingerboard. Technique Master-Class Performances of beginners to the most advanced, performing single scales to series of scales, arpeggios and double-stop scales on violin and viola.
