From Ray Randall Posted from 24.217.237.12 on July 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM (GMT)
Good advice. I loaned your book to my superb teacher, she took it with her on vacation from the SLSO. She especially liked your caboose analagy for intonation.
From Drew Lecher Posted from 64.53.208.254 on July 19, 2008 at 2:10 AM (GMT)
Thanks Ray. Hope she joins the train:-) D.
From Christian Vachon Posted from 216.246.233.28 on July 19, 2008 at 11:27 AM (GMT)
Mr. Lecher,
What a great post! It's funny, I just came back from a summer festival where I was teaching. I explain shifting exactly the same what. I even add that for coordination, it can help to feel both forearms moving at the same speed during the shifts. And yet, with all the students and backgrounds, none of them know any of this, all had problems with shifting, and yet can shift terrifically in 48 hours (provided they are also explained guide fingers).
To me, this seems just logical (I was not even explained this as a student) and yet, nobody teaches it - UNTIL I READ YOU THAT IS :) - so why not?
To anyone reading this post who doesn't know this, I urge you, since are receiving the best possible advice on shifting here for free, take advantage of it and try it. You will be amazed at the quick massive improvement that will occur!
Thank you for posting this Mr. Lecher, and all my best!
Christian Vachon
From Karen Allendoerfer Posted from 71.126.248.4 on July 19, 2008 at 1:52 PM (GMT)
Drew, I'm so glad you're back, I've missed your posts. It's a neat experience to go back to the old ones that I wasn't ready for the first time I saw them--like the repetition hits. That one is for whatever reason really hitting home now for me.
This one is another one that I think I might be ready for soon, and it gives me a way to talk about these issues with my teacher that is very helpful. Thanks!
From Drew Lecher Posted from 64.53.208.254 on July 20, 2008 at 10:38 PM (GMT)
Thanks Christian. Sometimes the simplest things are overlooked and they are truly the most important. Keep hitting the basic concepts of getting around the violin and the students will keep improving at a good pace. Then it is easy for them to relate to the more challenging concepts technically and musically.
Sounds like you had a very rewarding teaching experience.
Hi Karen and thanks. Things just got a bit hectic and I cannot keep up the pace I was doing. Glad the Rep Hits are beginning to click along with this.
The books I have written contain literally 100’s of tips. These are just the tip of the iceberg.
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Posted from 24.217.237.12 on July 18, 2008 at 11:19 PM (GMT)
I loaned your book to my
superb teacher, she took it with her on vacation from the SLSO. She especially liked your caboose analagy
for intonation.
Posted from 64.53.208.254 on July 19, 2008 at 2:10 AM (GMT)
D.
Posted from 216.246.233.28 on July 19, 2008 at 11:27 AM (GMT)
What a great post! It's funny, I just came back from a summer festival where I was teaching. I explain shifting exactly the same what. I even add that for coordination, it can help to feel both forearms moving at the same speed during the shifts. And yet, with all the students and backgrounds, none of them know any of this, all had problems with shifting, and yet can shift terrifically in 48 hours (provided they are also explained guide fingers).
To me, this seems just logical (I was not even explained this as a student) and yet, nobody teaches it - UNTIL I READ YOU THAT IS :) - so why not?
To anyone reading this post who doesn't know this, I urge you, since are receiving the best possible advice on shifting here for free, take advantage of it and try it. You will be amazed at the quick massive improvement that will occur!
Thank you for posting this Mr. Lecher, and all my best!
Christian Vachon
Posted from 71.126.248.4 on July 19, 2008 at 1:52 PM (GMT)
This one is another one that I think I might be ready for soon, and it gives me a way to talk about these issues with my teacher that is very helpful. Thanks!
Posted from 64.53.208.254 on July 20, 2008 at 10:38 PM (GMT)
Sometimes the simplest things are overlooked and they are truly the most important. Keep hitting the basic concepts of getting around the violin and the students will keep improving at a good pace. Then it is easy for them to relate to the more challenging concepts technically and musically.
Sounds like you had a very rewarding teaching experience.
Hi Karen and thanks.
Things just got a bit hectic and I cannot keep up the pace I was doing. Glad the Rep Hits are beginning to click along with this.
The books I have written contain literally 100’s of tips. These are just the tip of the iceberg.
Glad they help—
Drew