ECS Publishing

Author: Cindy Moyer
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Viola

Only rarely does a new publication emerge that bridges a genuine gap in string pedagogy with clarity and effectiveness. Published in separate editions for Violin and Viola, this method facilitates the intermediate student's progress from introductory studies to the comprehensive systematic approaches of Ivan Galamian and Carl Flesch. In addition to accommodating--conceptually and visually--both fundamental fingering systems, Dr. Moyer distils for isolated practice the essential elements of shifting and left-hand position unique to or common among each chromatic key. This analytical approach with concentrated technical practice develops a disciplined basis of technical fluency for students and provides a refreshing strategy for the novice pedagogue as well as for highly experienced artist-teachers. Students pursuing graduate studies in string pedagogy will find this method an enlightening and inspiring model for studio instruction.

Reviews:
"I believe the text would be an excellent preparatory book to either Galamian or Flesch scale studies. I especially like the shifting practice exercises for both sets of fingerings. This is the most unique and compelling value to the text. No other text includes these exercises." - Robert Gillespie, Professor of String Education and String Pedagogy, The Ohio State University

"I empathize with Dr. Moyer--many less advanced collegiate students struggle mightily with scales and arpeggios, and I greatly appreciate her efforts to assemble a preparatory book that introduces and addresses both violin scale 'Bibles'." - Lenora Anop, Associate Professor of Violin, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

"Yes on the scale book! I really like the shifting detail and sequence. (So often not included in scale work and so vital to success.)" - Winifred Crock, Conductor, clinician, author, studio teacher, Parkway School District (ret.)