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Let’s get to know the violin bow a bit better. No doubt, we need to apply some force to the bow when playing the opening of Ravel’s Tzigane. And we definitely want to be...
Many violinists find it challenging to play an up bow in the lower part of the bow. Especially when dynamics are soft or very soft. This can be particularly tricky during slow bow strokes...
An important aspect of playing the violin is maintaining a relaxed posture. This extends to every part of your body, but today we’re going to focus on the trapezius muscles. These...
In this lesson, we’re continuing with the theme of alternative fingerings high up the E-string, as we discussed in the previous lesson. This time, we’ll focus on the A minor...
Practicing scales is an essential component of violin technique, but there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to fingering. In this article, we’re going to look at an unconventional...
Playing the violin is a beautiful interplay between you and your instrument. To create beautiful music, you must also create harmony within your own body. In this article, we explore...
In a few of our earlier lessons, we stressed how important it is to create a reliable hand frame (you can find these lessons by searching for ‘hand frame’). This basic idea serves as...
Today, we’re diving into a practice essential that I wished I had used way earlier in my journey learning the violin: the practice notebook. Think of it as your violinist’s...