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Vibrato – Various Exercises

Example 1: Peg-knocking exercise Example 2: Polishing exercise for free upper arm Example 3: Hand vibrato polishing exercise From Violin Technique for Left Hand & Bow - Vibrato … [Read more...] about Vibrato – Various Exercises

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Trill Exercises

Example 1 When playing trills make sure that the lower finger contacts the string firnly enough and the trilling finger lifts to a consistent height. Lift the finger up high at quarter tempo. … [Read more...] about Trill Exercises

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Finding a Violin Hold

We need to bring the violin to the body not the other way around. This helps you keep an upright stance, with your body evenly balanced on both feet. By holding the violin with the right hand we … [Read more...] about Finding a Violin Hold

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Bowing – First Finger Release Exercise

Example 1 Lifting the bow at the heel requires a bow hold with a supportive 4th finger, and landing again on the string requires a released 1st finger. Practise releasing the 1st finger while … [Read more...] about Bowing – First Finger Release Exercise

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Martelé – Various Exercises

Example 1 In martelé the bowhair grips the string at the beginning of each note. This contact is released as soon as the bow begins to travel along the string. Prepare left-hand fingers in … [Read more...] about Martelé – Various Exercises

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Collé – Various Exercises

Example 1 Bowings like collé, which start with beginning clicks, are good for practising intonation and articulation. Collé is also a good practice bowing because the right hand has to be in … [Read more...] about Collé – Various Exercises

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Exercises to Improve Bow Division

Pulsing & Travel Bowing Example 1: Pulsing This is the opening of Kreutzer’s Study No 5. Use this practice to improve - Bow planningMaintaining friction through a legato … [Read more...] about Exercises to Improve Bow Division

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String Crossing Exercise

Kreisler Sicilienne & Rigaudon Sounding out a double-stop over the change of string is a way to practise a ’round’ bow in string crossing. In performance, make the crossing between strings … [Read more...] about String Crossing Exercise

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Finding a Bowhold – various exercises

Example 1 Shake your right hand, then turn it over.Glide the bow between the first crease of the 1st finger and the tip of the 4th finger. The other fingers fall into position.Make sure your … [Read more...] about Finding a Bowhold – various exercises

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Ricochet

Endless Bow Ricochet If the fingers and thumb do not grip the bow and you maintain a stable point of contact, then you can keep the bow bouncing for a long time. Use the energy from just the … [Read more...] about Ricochet

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