As violinists, our pursuit of excellence drives us to explore various methods to elevate our skills and performances. One such powerful approach is mental training and visualization, as discussed by Professor Andrew Huberman in the ‘Huberman Lab Podcast’ episode titled ‘Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning’. Many of you have probably experimented with […]
Today, we’ll explore a concept that can greatly improve our intonation when playing in 1st position: sympathetic vibrations of open strings. Specifically, we’ll delve deeper into the placement of the 1st finger on the G-string (A) and D-string (E) in 1st position. At the heart of this phenomenon lies the concept of the overtone series.
In our previous lessons, we’ve touched upon the concept of reaching back with the 1st finger while building a reliable hand frame (search for ‘reach’ in search field to find these lessons). This is essential for creating a comfortable and relaxed hand position, ensuring that the fingers fall naturally into their correct places on the
In our prior lessons (here, here, here, here) , we delved into the idea of an adaptable hand frame and expanded our reach on the fingerboard. Now, let’s discuss fingered octaves, building upon the skills we have acquired from the previous suggested exercises. After diligently practicing the exercises from our previous lessons, you may find
In the previous lessons (here, here and here), we practiced expanding our hand frame and discovering the freedom it brings to our playing. Today, it’s all about tenths, utilizing the skills we have acquired from the exercises. Once you have become comfortable playing an octave double stop with the 1st and 3rd finger, and you
In previous lessons (here and here), we explored the concept of extending the hand frame and discovered the freedom it brings to our playing. The exercises we practiced not only solidified our hand frame but also provided us with the freedom to experiment with unconventional fingerings. Now, let’s apply these concepts to a passage from
Welcome back to another chapter in our journey of expanding the hand frame! In the previous lesson, we explored the option of substituting the 4th finger with the 3rd finger within the hand frame (Go to lesson). Today, we will delve deeper into the possibilities unlocked by this technique, specifically the extra notes that the
Welcome, fellow violinists, to a new dimension of technique! Today, we’ll delve into the world of the hand frame and explore an exciting way to expand our reach on the fingerboard. Traditionally, the hand frame spans a perfect fourth between the 1st and 4th fingers. But what if we could extend it further by playing
