![]() 32 pieces written for violin with accompaniments.Harmonics were used to create unusual sounds.Pizzicato - plucking the strings with both left and right hand.Scordatura- mis-tuning the strings so one can play in various keys without shifting.Ricochet Bowing - bouncing the bow against the string.He would never perform a full solo piece in practice on stage.He was one of the first performers not to use sheet m.His compositions were written mostly for himself, as the techniques needed to play them were extremely advanced.In 1828, he lost all of his teeth, this only added to the eerie and demonic persona.He was labeled the “Hexenshon” the witch’s brat.He was the first performer to travel without any back up instruments, he performed completely unaccompanied.In 1795, he began to tour as a soloist.His chose a self-study program with a schedule of 15 hours a day of practice.He studied under many great violinist including Giovanni Servetto and Alessando Rolla.He composed and performed his first sonata in 1790, at the age of 8.One of the greatest violin virtuosos in history.He began his musical endeavors at the age of 5. ![]()
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