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Published notes on practice for violinists who already have a basic foundation.

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Violinist practising from a scale and étude book in a studio

Practice

Why Scales and Études Belong in Daily Violin Practice

Scales and études isolate recurring technical demands so repertoire does not carry the entire burden of practice. Here is how to give each one a clear purpose.

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Stack of violin étude books on a music stand beside a violin

Practice

A Practical Étude Roadmap for Violinists

Études are most useful when their technical purpose matches the player’s needs. This roadmap organizes core studies by level and the skills they address.

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Dorothy DeLay’s handwritten violin lesson checklist for Baek Kim, dated August 16, 1993

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The Violin Lesson Checklist Dorothy DeLay Used With Me

A look at the handwritten lesson checklist Dorothy DeLay used with Baek Kim at Juilliard Pre-College, and what its sequence reveals about technical priorities.

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