{"title":"Sheet music composed by Demetrious Constantine Dounis (1886-1954)","description":"Demetrious Constantine Dounis (1886-1954) was a composer from Greece. Read more on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Demetrius_Constantine_Dounis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e.","products":[{"product_id":"dounis-the-artists-technique-of-violin-playing-op-12-fischer","title":"Dounis: The Artist's Technique of Violin Playing, Op. 12","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/demetrious-constantine-dounis\"\u003eDemetrious Constantine Dounis (1886-1954)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eViolin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/dounis-the-artists-technique-of-violin-playing-op-12\"\u003eThe Artist's Technique of Violin Playing, Op. 12\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9780825801471\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e8.8\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eDounis's The Artist's Technique of Violin Playing contains many advanced exercises intended for playing at the beginning of practice before scales. Finger dexterity and shifting are emphasized in this method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carl Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32199466582095,"sku":"O002695","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/8f16986624e02880e0e84e3ddfa5685c.jpg?v=1750592364"},{"product_id":"dounis-11-books-of-studies-for-the-violin-fischer","title":"Dounis: 11 Books of Studies for the Violin","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/demetrious-constantine-dounis\"\u003eDemetrious Constantine Dounis (1886-1954)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eViolin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spiral Bound\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9781491148549\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.1\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: None\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemetrius Constantine Dounis (1886–1954) was one of the most prominent violin pedagogues of the twentieth century. Dounis' work in violin pedagogy extended to many areas, but there are two specific areas for which he was highly revered and influential in his own time and today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first was his intense concern with the proper ergonomics of violin playing. for example, the horizontal and vertical movements of the left hand, the importance of muscular development and relaxation The development of finger strength and independence in the left hand, and the proper means for gripping the bow in the right hand. The second area is his emphasis on the role of the brain, not the arms or the fingers, in proper violin practicing and playing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eleven books in this collection are the most comprehensive collection of this master pedagogue's work ever published.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorks:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/dounis-the-artists-technique-of-violin-playing-op-12\"\u003eThe Artist's Technique of Violin Playing, Op. 12\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/dounis-the-absolute-independence-of-the-fingers-op-15\"\u003eThe Absolute Independence of the Fingers, Op. 15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparatory Studies, Op. 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFundamental Trill Studies, Op. 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Violin Players' Daily Dozen, Op. 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Staccato, Op. 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Aids to the Technical Development of the Violinist, Op. 27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudies in Chromatic Double-Stops for the Violin, Op. 29\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Higher Development of Thirds and Fingered Octaves, Op. 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carl Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Spiral Bound","offer_id":32846978547791,"sku":"BF16SB","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39389815603279,"sku":"BF16","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/ee9f4e903ee044eb426afa79831c39e3.jpg?v=1750594855"},{"product_id":"the-cellists-guide-to-finger-independence-fischer","title":"The Cellist's Guide to Finger Independence","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/demetrious-constantine-dounis\"\u003eDemetrious Constantine Dounis (1886-1954)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArranger\u003c\/strong\u003e: Javier Sinha\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation (this edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"edition-instrumentation\"\u003eCello\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eOriginally for\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eViolin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/dounis-the-absolute-independence-of-the-fingers-op-15\"\u003eThe Absolute Independence of the Fingers, Op. 15\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9780825899577\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.1\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e11.9\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 76\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/player.chordatamusic.com\/dd579ed6-f98a-4cc3-806a-f6e181cdb242\" class=\"global-button global-button--text\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" fill=\"currentColor\" class=\"bi bi-book\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.935-.53-2.12-.603-3.213-.493-1.18.12-2.37.461-3.287.811V2.828zm7.5-.141c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.918-.35-2.107-.692-3.287-.81-1.094-.111-2.278-.039-3.213.492V2.687zM8 1.783C7.015.936 5.587.81 4.287.94c-1.514.153-3.042.672-3.994 1.105A.5.5 0 0 0 0 2.5v11a.5.5 0 0 0 .707.455c.882-.4 2.303-.881 3.68-1.02 1.409-.142 2.59.087 3.223.877a.5.5 0 0 0 .78 0c.633-.79 1.814-1.019 3.222-.877 1.378.139 2.8.62 3.681 1.02A.5.5 0 0 0 16 13.5v-11a.5.5 0 0 0-.293-.455c-.952-.433-2.48-.952-3.994-1.105C10.413.809 8.985.936 8 1.783z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Look Inside! \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"one-half columns\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe method books of D.C. Dounis are universally acclaimed for their ability to improve technique and finger independence. Originally written for violin, they are now adapted for the cello by Javier Sinha. The principles of the Dounis method are explained with special focus on left-hand technique and finger independence. Progressive exercises, with instructions and suggestions, provide an opportunity for every cellist to vastly improve their technique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carl Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39636172832847,"sku":"BF102","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/a9338d6fb6daf5d9a7719f50356f9eba.jpg?v=1750780050"},{"product_id":"dounis-specific-technical-exercises-op-25-fischer","title":"Dounis: Specific Technical Exercises, Op. 25","description":"\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/demetrious-constantine-dounis\"\u003eDemetrious Constantine Dounis (1886-1954)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong class=\"original-instrumentation-title\"\u003eInstrumentation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"original-instrumentation\"\u003eViola\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Specific Technical Exercises, Op. 25\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"binding hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-barcode\"\u003e9780825860829\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"book-width\"\u003e9.0\u003c\/span\u003e x \u003cspan class=\"book-length\"\u003e12.0\u003c\/span\u003e inches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli class=\"book-pages\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carl Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40220953116751,"sku":"B2605","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/files\/92fa23b9fe25e3acbb0968a85ef2fd70.jpg?v=1752555897"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0900\/1828\/collections\/uglephzpogw3nkitpzds.png?v=1610733768","url":"https:\/\/www.ficksmusic.com\/fr\/collections\/demetrious-constantine-dounis.oembed","provider":"Ficks Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}