A must-have for any aspiring violinist, this classic collection of études by Féréol Mazas offers a comprehensive curriculum for building technical proficiency and artistry. Mazas's approach emphasizes the balance between solid foundation and creative expression, and these études are designed to be both challenging and enjoyable. With seventy-five studies in total, this book is suitable for players of all levels, from beginner to professional. This edition includes Mazas's original annotations and fingering suggestions, as well as modern editorial notes for practice and performance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.