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Etude in C Major is the first one in Op. 35. The piece looks quite simply, but take care to follow the voicing exactly. The study requires a lighthearted approach.

This Etude in C Major requires a lyrical interpretation of the melody. Take care to play the bass voice exactly. Do not choose a very high tempo, the melody must remain fluent.

This Etude in A Minor requires a clear phrasing. The tempo is quite slow (Larghetto), so take care that the voices get the right duration without cutting-off.

Play this Etude in G Major with a joyful tempo and emphasize the interaction between the upper and lower voices.

On paper this Etude in G Major looks quite formal. Do not try to imitate a sewing machine here. Some emphasis on the melody notes and a slight phrasing will turn this study into music.

This Etude in D Major provides an exercise in shifting parallels on the fingerboard. Make smooth transitions between the various positions.

This Etude in E Minor provides an exercise in arpeggio patterns over multiple strings. Do not let the sixteenth notes entice you to play the eights too fast.

This Etude in E Major has one trouble spot, the triplets in measures 36 and 38.

This Etude in A Major is an arpeggio study with a beautiful melody in the bass. Carefully phrase this melody.

This Etude in F Major is an exercise in full barre’s on the lower positions. Take care not to tense up and try to relax the bar whenever possible.