New methods to practice and improve shifting positionsWith brief descriptions in three languages (Cz/Ger/Eng)Advanced level of difficultyThese exercises are intended for violinists who have a basic knowledge of shifting positionsand how to play double stops. At first fixed positions and shifting are practised separately from one another in one and two part combinations. In the second volume these two techniques are combined and consolidated.The aim ofthese studies or études is to improve left-hand techniques, enabling the student to execute shifting positions with greater confidence. Gola’s Violin Technique should accompany the violinist throughout his career.The authorZdenkGola (*1929) studied at the Brunn Janá ek Academy and was subsequently Professor of Violin at the Music Conservatory in Ostrava. In 1966 he emigrated to Sweden, where he made a name for himself as orchestral musician, concertmaster and soloist as well as pedagogue. He is the author of numerous educational works.Also availableVolume 2: BA 9551