Ricci on Glissando: The Shortcut to Violin Technique

By Ruggiero Ricci

In his book on left-hand violin technique, Maestro Ruggiero Ricci addresses common problems in shifting by advocating the study of the glissando technique. He asserts that re-incorporating this technique will not only aid violinists in developing a better-trained ear, but also provide them with "shortcuts" to playing some of Paganini's most difficult passages.

Ricci introduces and compares old and new systems of playing to provide a context for the glissando system. He outlines a series of glissando scales that provides the student with a blueprint for developing additional glissando scales in other keys. He offers exercises designed to increase flexibility, ear training, coordination, and crawling technique and has included a DVD in which he demonstrates various bowing techniques.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253219337
• ISBN13: 9780253219336
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Indiana University Press (Ips)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher