Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching
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Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching is a highly influential pedagogical book that systematically outlines technical foundations and practice methods for violinists and teachers.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching Context triple: [Ivan Galamian, publication, Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching]
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The Art of Playing on the Violin
The Art of Playing on the Violin is an influential 18th-century treatise that codifies baroque violin technique, style, and ornamentation for performers and teachers.
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B.
Schillinger System of Musical Composition
The Schillinger System of Musical Composition is a mathematically based, highly systematic approach to music theory and composition developed by Joseph Schillinger that influenced modern music education and institutions like Berklee.
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Micrologus de disciplina artis musicae
Micrologus de disciplina artis musicae is an influential 11th-century music theory treatise that systematized medieval musical notation and pedagogy, laying foundations for Western music theory.
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Violin Partitas and Sonatas
Violin Partitas and Sonatas are a set of six solo violin works by Johann Sebastian Bach that are celebrated as cornerstones of the violin repertoire for their technical demands and profound musical depth.
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E.
Delsarte system of expression
The Delsarte system of expression is a 19th-century performance theory that codifies gestures, posture, and movement to convey specific emotional and psychological states in acting and dance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching Target entity description: Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching is a highly influential pedagogical book that systematically outlines technical foundations and practice methods for violinists and teachers.
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A.
The Art of Playing on the Violin
The Art of Playing on the Violin is an influential 18th-century treatise that codifies baroque violin technique, style, and ornamentation for performers and teachers.
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B.
Schillinger System of Musical Composition
The Schillinger System of Musical Composition is a mathematically based, highly systematic approach to music theory and composition developed by Joseph Schillinger that influenced modern music education and institutions like Berklee.
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C.
The Violin Player
The Violin Player is a Baroque genre painting by Flemish artist Theodoor Rombouts, depicting a musician in a dramatic, Caravaggesque use of light and shadow.
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Micrologus de disciplina artis musicae
Micrologus de disciplina artis musicae is an influential 11th-century music theory treatise that systematized medieval musical notation and pedagogy, laying foundations for Western music theory.
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E.
Violin Partitas and Sonatas
Violin Partitas and Sonatas are a set of six solo violin works by Johann Sebastian Bach that are celebrated as cornerstones of the violin repertoire for their technical demands and profound musical depth.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
music instruction book
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pedagogical book ⓘ violin method book ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Galamian school of violin playing NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Ivan Galamian NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| citedBy |
music education researchers
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violin pedagogues ⓘ |
| describes |
approaches to teaching different levels of students
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methods for solving technical problems ⓘ organized practice routines ⓘ step-by-step technical development ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
balanced posture
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economy of motion ⓘ mental preparation in practice ⓘ relaxed but controlled technique ⓘ systematic practice ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
bow technique
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intonation ⓘ left-hand technique ⓘ pedagogical principles ⓘ practice methods for violinists ⓘ rhythm and coordination ⓘ right-hand technique ⓘ shifting ⓘ systematic practice ⓘ technical foundations of violin playing ⓘ tone production ⓘ vibrato ⓘ |
| genre |
educational literature
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
highly influential in violin pedagogy
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standard reference for violin teachers ⓘ widely used in conservatories ⓘ |
| influenced |
curricula in music schools
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modern violin teaching methods ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
professional violinists
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violin students ⓘ violin teachers ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
music education
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violin pedagogy ⓘ violin playing ⓘ |
| usedFor |
developing violin technique
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self-study by advanced students ⓘ structuring violin lessons ⓘ |
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Subject: Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching Description of subject: Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching is a highly influential pedagogical book that systematically outlines technical foundations and practice methods for violinists and teachers.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching, 1962
this entity surface form:
Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching, English
this entity surface form:
The Art of Violin Playing
this entity surface form:
Die Kunst des Violinspiels