The Doflein Method, subtitled The Violinist's Progress, is a complete and progressive violin method in five volumes. Intended to produce well-rounded players, each book contains diagrams, musical examples, music theory practice, and duets for performance. Volume 3: The Second and Third Positions addresses the demands of shifting into the second and third positions by way of short pieces and exercises, as well as introducing trills, harmonics, further reinforcement of minor keys, and half position. Written and compiled by Erich and Elma Doflein. Published by Schott Music. Difficulty: A2