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Violin Solos

Levels:

6 7 8 9 10



Define the Levels

Level 6

Bach, J.S. Partita in E-Major, BWV 1006
Bach, J.S. Partita in D-minor (without Ciaconna) BWV 1004
Hindemith Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 31, No. 1
Hindemith Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 31, No. 2
Prokofieff Sonata for Solo Violin. Op. 115



Level 7

Bach, J.S. Sonata in G-minor, BWV 1001
Bach, J.S. Partita in B-minor, BWV 1002
Bach, J.S. Sonata in A-minor, BWV 1003



Level 8

Bach, J.S. Ciaconna from Partita in D-minor, BWV 1004
Bach, J.S. Sonata in C-Major, BWV 1005



Level 9

Bartok Sonata for Solo Violin
Ysayë Six Sonatas, Op. 27
Bertold Hummel SUITE for Solo Violin Op. 78



Level 10

Ernst The Last Rose of Summer
Paganini Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento
Paganini God Save the King
Wieniawski Variations on God Save the Queen




Definition of Levels 1 - 10

1.    Beginner
2.    1st position with different patterns, detaché and legato
3.    Shifting, introduction to different positions, elementary spiccato
4.    Playing in higher positions, double stops, vibrato
5.    All of the above with reliable sound production
6.    All strokes in basic forms, variety of vibrato, scales and double stops with advanced speed
7.    Fast right and left hand coordination, solid intonation includes double stop passages, all strokes in advanced patterns
8.    Comfortable on the entire finger board, advanced bow control and sound production
9.    Mastery of all techniques
10.  The crazy fun stuff, experts only
 
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