There is one part left in our selection of scales across all four strings. After our dominant seventh chord we go on:
Similar to the first page we have got thirds, just across four strings this time. The published fingering is excellent, so we won’t change that. If you have a copy with two options take the upper one.
Be sure to play four notes on one bow and double the speed after repeating a couple of times:
If this is good enough go on to the next speed:
Again, redoubling is possible, but only if you are getting along without any problems in speed, precision and intonation. Otherwise leave it as it is, after some time of practicing your speed will develop.
Now comes the most uncomfortable part: the chromatic scale across all four strings.
Uncomfortable because of several reasons. First of all we are not used to play chromatic scales because they occur rather seldomly in common violin literature. We simply don’t know for sure how it should sound.
The second reason is a technical issue. It is difficult to place the fingers correctly when we are in higher positions. The fingers are too big to put them next to each other, so sometimes we have to remove one finger before placing the other.
So let’s give it a shot:
Sometimes the c flat is written as a b sharp. Or the g flat as an f sharp. It doesn’t make any difference for us in this context. Simply take the published fingering – it’s really great.
Doubling the speed looks like this:
Be sure with your intonation. Listen very carefully, it’s really difficult at the beginning. Sometimes it helps to compare with open strings.
Are you still with us? Try this:
You see we need 12 notes on one bow. Otherwise we would muddle through our bowing.
A redoubling is possible, but will take really long time of practicing.
Playing scales generally needs perseverance. You won’t achieve anything by playing them occasionally, perhaps at the weekends if you have nothing better to do. You should play them daily with concentration and patience. Nobody presses you. You have all the time you need.
If you really practice them thoroughly you will succeed on the long run.
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Thank you for your examples!!!! Very well done…