Synopses & Reviews
Demetrios Constantine Dounis was one of the most influential violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. This book is an in-depth study of Dounis' work and his art. The teacher of many of the great string players of our time, Dounis imparted to his students an organized and unified approach to violin technique. Chris A. Costantakos offers a complete introduction to the work of this man who valued the development of the mind and its observational capacities as one of the main steps in the mastery of any string instrument. This book is a necessary volume for the library of the beginning student as well as the experienced string player.
Synopsis
The purpose of this book is to describe, investigate, and confirm the recognition of a violin pedagogue who was a major influence to those who studied with him, those who came in contact with those who had studied with him, and even those who came to know his printed works. His published works covering all aspects of violin technique are acclaimed as some of the most advanced and as a breakthrough in violin technique literature. All agreed that he excelled in the diagnostic area and possessed astonishing powers of observation, analysis, and application of scientific principles to problem solving in both the areas of teaching and performance. Dounis' method was based on individual prescription, was a thinking, Socratic approach offering an organized and unified purpose to violin technique which included the development of the mind and its observational capacities.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-133) and index.