Originally Posted by
(Bob A @ Jan. 24 2005, 19:22)
how much of Tartini is actually possible to a violinist playing at a level below the professional?
It requires a student of fairly advanced technique to conquer the Tartini "Art of Bowing." As an example, I am just now starting one of my violin students on it after finishing both the De Beriot 9th and Mendelssohn concertos. I've had him do a lot of Leclair, Corelli, and Biber in the past, so I believe he's ready for the heavily ornamented Tartini. Trust me, it's not a work for the faint of heart ... or finger. Don't get discouraged. (I didn't even sign on for this project on mando, though I will confess to having tinkered around a little with it this month -- with not much to show for it.)
John Craton
"Pick your fingers to the bone, then pick with the bone"
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