Course Syllabus

Introduction to Sound Production through Posture & Bow Hold

Maestro Zukerman shares the fundamentals of his bow hold and posture while offering a rare insight into his alternative to using a shoulder rest.

Scales

Maestro Pinchas Zukerman explains his scale practice routine, as passed down by his mentor, Ivan Galamian.

Bow Arm Fundamentals - Kreutzer No. 2 & Dont No. 2

Zukerman demonstrates how to utilize the Kreutzer Etude No. 2 and Dont Etude No. 2 to improve and maintain control over essential right arm movements.

Bow Arm Fundamentals - Kreutzer No. 2 & Dont No. 2

Zukerman demonstrates how to utilize the Kreutzer Etude No. 2 and Dont Etude No. 2 to improve and maintain control over essential right arm movements.

Catch & Release - Lalo Symphonie Espagnole

"Catch & Release," a core principle of Galamian's teachings, is explained by Maestro Zukerman. He uses Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole to illustrate the concept of preemptive bow preparation and the release of the initial impulse.

Bow Distribution - Sibelius Violin Concerto

Using the 3rd movement of Sibelius' Violin Concerto, Maestro Zukerman demonstrates how to practice and tackle passages that require complex bow distribution.

Complex Bowings - Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

Featuring the development of the 1st movement of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Zukerman showcases how to combine various complex techniques and systematically apply them.

Collé - Paganini Caprices No. 9 & 14

Featuring the famous Paganini Caprices No. 9 and 14, Maestro Zukerman elaborates on his thoughts regarding the fundamental bow stroke - Colle.

Phrasing With The Bow - Tartini Devil's Trill Sonata

Maestro Zukerman demonstrates how to choose purposeful bowings to naturally enhance the phrasing of the opening of Tartini's Devil's Trill Sonata.

Controlling the Bow & Preparation and Division - Saint-Saëns Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso

Maestro Zukerman explains how the preparation and application of the bow are key to achieving a controlled and consistent sound production. He reflects on the teachings of his mentor, Ivan Galamian, in the context of the opening page of Saint-Saëns' Rondo Capriccioso.