I warm up with 3 octave scales. I go in order of the Circle of 5ths. I practice slowly then I increase the speed gradually but I don't play fast unless its clean and the shifts are in tune. The shifts/slides are difficult to keep in tune so they must be practiced slowly. I sometimes do other exercises in the Carl Flesch Scale System Book like Octaves, 10ths and 3rds. I find it hard to do the 3rds smoothly. This is one of my weaknesses because I haven't spent a lot of time with them. But thats changing! :-)
I just started again the excersises in the Schradieck Book. Love this one. It really gets the left hand fingers in shape. I'm focusing on the first 2 pages right now. I am really out of shape and that is why right now I am reviewing basic training exercises to build up strength.
Here is a list of pieces I am attempting to learn:
1. Introduction to Rondo and Capriccioso by Saint Saens
2. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22, by the Polish violin virtuoso, Henryk Wieniawski
3. Bach Partita in E Major 1st three movements.
4. 4 Seasons "Winter" by Vivaldi
I think this is a big enough repertoire to start with! Wish me luck!
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