This volume suits the advanced beginner to the upper-level student wishing to learn or improve skills starting in first position and proceeding methodically through higher positions as well as half position and thumb position. Over 500 exercises help strengthen left-hand fingers and work double-stops, quick fingers, rolling fingers, bow balancing, slow bow control, finger substitution, and left-hand pizzicato. The studies include expressive text and dynamics to prepare students for solo student concertos.