JUSTE UNE MINUTE

36 melodic studies in 1st position for the young violinist

Composer : Bruno Garlej

Rejlecting on the ephemeral and fleeting character of music, French philosopher and musicologist Vladimir Jankélévitch once wrote: "Man is passionately, infinitely attached to that which only lasts one second. "

Had the author of Music and the Ineffable had the opportunity of getting acquainted with the author of Just a minute, no doubt the quote would have been somewhat revisited!

Of course, one could be horrified.· What? One minute only?

Strictly speaking, Etude# 1 lasts 62" and #3 is even longer ( 64 ';. . . Etude #6 is the first one to comply with the timing requirement.

What is this all about? Are we victims of false and misleading advertising?

No, thank goodness, this was all but a dream.

Page after page, you'll marvel at Bruno Garlej's boundless invention and creativity as he manages a clear, concise and intelligent review of all technical issues that may arise on the path of the young (or not so young) begjnner violinist.

Combining an extensive knowledge of violin technique with a kind and benevolent educational approach, Bruno Garlej fully explores and exploits the numerous possibilities of playing in st position, all the while following Joseph Haydn's famous aphorism:

"Take care of the quality of the melody and your music shall be beautiful. "

It is that simple.

But why decide on Just a minute'? The answer is just as simple: "Why play so many notes when all you need is the most beautiful ones?"

Neither too long nor too short but an ideal balance - in other words 'just what is needed': Miles Davis said it. Bruno Garlej did it!