As with any other instrument, scales and broken chords form an important foundation for developing a comprehensive technique. It is essential that the student initially adopts a slow tempo for these exercises. What you cannot play slowly, you will not be able to play quickly.

When cultivating a good sound, it is very important at the beginning to ensure that the bow moves from the frog to the tip. This means that two notes are played with a single bow stroke, without diminuendo. I have added the notation only where the position changes.

In the initial stages, the student should not become discouraged. This is essential on the road to success.

Contents

• Major Scales in Circle of Fifths
• Minor Scales (Melodic) in Circle of Fifths
• Chromatic Scale in Fourths
• Chromatic Scale in Thirds
• Whole Tone Scale in E
• Whole Tone Scale in F
• Major Triads in Circle of Fourths
• Minor Triads in Circle of Fourths
• Major, Minor, Diminished, Dominant Seventh Triads
• Supplement