A comprehensive and novel approach to practising and perfecting every important aspect of violin technique, including posture, bow technique, intonation, changes of position, and vibrato. Twelve practice-oriented and highly accessible lessons. More than 500 music examples and over 350 photographs showing posture and technique. Suitable for mastering the basics as well as refining existing skills.A primary resource for teaching and self-study. Through his extensive research, rich experience and originality, Simon Fischer has gained a worldwide reputation as a powerful and creative spokesman for the principles of modern violin playing. His influence is based on the wide appeal of his simple, effective and straight-to-the-point explanations and demonstrations. His work as a teacher has always been informed by the practical experience of a distinguished international playing career as soloist or guest leader. His monthly Â"BasicsÂ" articles in The Strad magazine attract great interest and his technique books Basics and Practice, together with his definitive book of Scales, are accepted worldwide as models of teaching and violin study.