The Living Art of Violin Playing

"Blending creative insights with wisdom of the masters, professional violinist Maureen Taranto-Pyatt shares practical guidance in her new methodology, Progressive Form. With The Living Art of Violin Playing, violinists will learn to appreciate the physics and geometry of movement to facilitate a nuanced flow of compression and release in playing. A gradual building of technique begins from sitting or standing, moves through the torso into the left arm, sets up an effective bow arm, and then combines the two in a holistic context. Imagery invigorates each of the technical movements, instilling new patterns and integrating components into new, larger forms. Featuring nearly 400 photos and musical examples to illustrate technical elements of balance and gesture, Progressive Form can be used as a step-by-step retooling of technique or as a reference to target specific issues. A comprehensive exploration of method in service of musical expression, The Living Art of Violin Playing offers the aspiring and serious violinist a path toward a more liberated musical world"--