42 études ou caprices

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The 42 études ou caprices (:literally: "The 42 études or Capriccios") is a composition and a system of violin pedagogy by Rodolphe Kreutzer.

The composer wrote the violin solo piece in 1798. And it is still the composer's best-known work. For the players, the étude has one of the basic and effective elements and it is indispensable for the teachers and coaches.

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1:A minor
2:C major
3:C major
4:C major
5:E-flat major
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The double stop: At the same time we must play the violin with two or three voices or chords, the required technics are so advanced.The fine players are also the virtuosi.