Since 1901, Otakar Sevcik’s works have formed the basis of many schools of string playing around the world. Thousands of players continue to find Sevcik an invaluable aid to technical development. In practicing Sevcik, as in playing scales, etudes, or pieces there are always four main headings to consider: purity of intonation, evenness of tone, exactness of rhythm and physical freedom and ease.
Op. 8 is a compendium of studies for changes of positions with preparatory scale studies. One of the unique advantages of the shifting exercises in Sevcik’s Op. 8 is that they provide a musical framework within which to place each shift.
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