Jean Maire's 3 Volume Arban (1956)

Dayton · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 2:27 am Post subject:

I like the Maire version as well. For those not familiar with it, here are a few things to note before deciding whether to purchase it.

First, it is not organized in the same manner that the "standard" editions of Arban are organized. Sections have been reorganized and spread throughout the three volumes.

Second, it does not have the Art of Phrasing or Duets sections that many editions of Arban have.

Third, it has a LOT of great material that isn't in the other editions of Arban. That includes new melodic studies, studies of style, "modern" etudes, excerpts from competition pieces, additional scale studies, fingering exercises....

kehaulani · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:34 am Post subject:

Is this something one goes through, top to bottom, or skipping around like the original?
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Dayton · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 10:32 am Post subject:

It is structured more progressively than the Carl Fischer editions, but skills are still clustered together. The first book is foundational technique. The second book is advanced technique. So, for example, the first book has the first two interval exercises that are on pages 125-126 of the classic Arban edition. The second book has the remaining interval exercises.

If someone wanted a truly progressive Arban method, the one edited by Maurice Andre and published by Billaudot is the way to go.