Introduction

Introduction to the 40 Variations Op.3 by Otakar Ševčík and their importance to the study of violin bowing technique.

Introduction to the Variations

Otakar Ševčík (1852-1934) was a Czech violinist and pedagogue who had a great influence on the development of the technique of violin playing. His development of the semitone system marked a new approach to the development of left-hand technique and had a significant and lasting… Read More »Introduction to the Variations