German school and violin playing technique has developed as a major force in classical music, changing the direction of music and creating great musicians and playing techniques. German school of music, which was under the influence of French and Italian styles in the 1700s, has created its unique mixed style after the development of German violin music. During this time, famous violin vituoso Ludwig Spohr invented the violin chin rest in 1820, created its own school of violin, known as Cassel School, moving German school of music to 19th century as its most important figure. In this article, different schools of violin in different countries have been reviewed along with the historical development of German school of violin from 18th century onwards and its difference from other schools. In addition, this article also presents the new approaches German composer and violinists bring to violin playing technique and execution, explaining the new approaches Mannheim school, one of the most influential schools in École Allemand, bring to the study of music. This article, which uses a literature review, emphasizes the importance of German school in shaping violin performance in classical music. The objective is to: i) draw attention to the fact that the German school of violin, a school of music which influenced generations, is still taught as violin pedagogy and musicians trained through German school of violin continue the teachings of this school and ii) present the importance and contributions of Ludwig Spohr to German school of violin.