Foundation Studies for the Violin, Book 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt (1956 Staple Bound Songbook) 

   *   Selected, Edited, and Arranged in Progressive Order by K. H. Aiqouni (copyright 1928)  

One of the most popular string instrument technique books of the 20th century.  

Revised first position studies, 60 count, selected from each of F. Wohlfahrt's five books (Op. 45 Nos I & II, 54, 74 Nos. I & II).  Selections arranged in order of increasing difficulty to provide the most useful studies in a consistent system of fingering and bowing techniques - with variations.  

60 first position studies printed in 52 pages.  iv + 52pp + 6pp of ads.  

Booklet (softcover with stapled binding) songbook has complete cover with no tears or storage creases.  Dates and emphasis markings on score for 1st 4 studies, remainder of book appears unused.  Pity.  

Copyright 1928 (stated copyright renewed).  No stated edition or print-run.  Printed in U.S.A.  1956 plates & printing assumed because each page marked with 24744-56 assembly code.  Fischer catalog: 02465.  No ISBN nor LCCN.  MSR = US $2.00.