Your First Paganini Caprices
The foundations of Virtuoso Violin Playing.
The Caprices of Niccolò Paganini represent a turning point in every violinist’s journey—where technique, imagination, and musical character meet at the highest level. In this mini-series, Pavel Berman guides you through three carefully chosen caprices that offer an ideal entry into this extraordinary repertoire. Each work focuses on a different technical and musical challenge, allowing you to develop your skills in a structured and rewarding way.
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Paganini Caprice 13 (“The Devil’s Laughter”) - Lightness and Character
Pavel Berman introduces Caprice No. 13, known for its playful and brilliant character. Through its lively figures and quick string crossings, this caprice challenges both coordination and articulation. You will learn how to maintain lightness and precision while bringing out the music’s wit and e...
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Paganini Caprice No. 13 Performance
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Paganini Caprice No. 16 in G minor - Your First Step into Virtuosity
In this lesson, Pavel Berman guides you through one of the most accessible entry points into Paganini’s Caprices. Built on clear patterns and single-line writing, Caprice No. 16 offers a structured way to develop coordination, articulation, and control across the strings. With a focus on clarity ...
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Paganini Caprice No. 16 - Performance
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Paganini Caprice No. 20 in D major - Arpeggios and Flow
Led by Pavel Berman, this course explores Caprice No. 20, a work built on flowing arpeggios and harmonic clarity. Its structured patterns provide an ideal framework for developing right-hand control and smooth movement across the instrument. You will learn to connect technical precision with musi...
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Paganini Caprice No. 20 - Performance
