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Violin Discussion BoardTechniqueChaconne by Tomaso Vitali (attributed)From Candace SealsTechnique: How difficult is this piece to play?  38 replies - Last 2009-11-20 20:18
Left Hand Bach FugueFrom joell lymanTechnique: Left Hand Coordination in Chords 0 replies - Last 2009-11-20 12:37
I cant see the difference!From Nasel ArcayanTechnique: The Galamian and the russian right? What's the difference though exactly? coz i really cant tell the difference! 6 replies - Last 2009-11-20 07:09
Heavy ShiftsFrom joell lymanTechnique: Fixing shifts that are too heavy 2 replies - Last 2009-11-19 15:48
Difficulty holding the violinFrom Robert martinezTechnique: how can I compensate for having a short reach? 5 replies - Last 2009-11-19 14:46
Guitar + Violin = ?From Anthony BarlettaTechnique: Toying with the idea of learning electric guitar and wondering how compatible the two instruments are. 24 replies - Last 2009-11-18 14:54
Tension/relaxation in martele strokesFrom Chris KeatingTechnique: So I am working on Kreutzer 5 and 6 and have a question about martele. 10 replies - Last 2009-11-2 14:16
Very Practical but Unused Scale FingeringFrom Marc MouriesTechnique: here is the most convenient fingering for Major and Minor scales. But why is it not taught and used? 12 replies - Last 2009-10-29 12:47
Forearm pronation delicaciesFrom Krisztian GabrisTechnique: Delicacies of pronating the forearm. while playing at the upper bow half. 14 replies - Last 2009-10-29 03:07
The Curling PinkyFrom Alex CheungTechnique: Does anyone have a effective exercise for getting rid of the curling (left) pinky? 12 replies - Last 2009-10-27 21:04
Using the fleshy pads of the fingers rather than the tipsFrom Russ McKennaTechnique: I'm looking for advice on how to "flatten" the fingers of the left hand in order to use the flashy part of the fingers and thereby improve tone. 13 replies - Last 2009-10-26 18:27
unintentional bow portato.. any fixes?From Matt ScintoTechnique: Drawing my bow across the string sometimes results in the stick of the bow bouncing/vibrating up and down. Fixes? 23 replies - Last 2009-10-20 19:04
Wowzers!From Jonathan FrohnenTechnique: Just Wowzers 4 replies - Last 2009-10-16 12:11
How do you do 27 up bows?From Rebecca OrlowskiTechnique: Wieniawski Concerto #2, 1st Movement 24 replies - Last 2009-10-14 21:07
Beriot arpeggio etudeFrom Christina C.Technique: looking for a particular etude by Beriot 3 replies - Last 2009-10-9 14:58
alternate technique for playing louderFrom Sue BechlerTechnique: My new Scottish fiddle book describes how to play one note of a group of 3 or 4 louder quite differently than I ever think of doing. 3 replies - Last 2009-10-7 08:11
Col legno chordsFrom Wayne WilkinsonTechnique: How does one execute col legno chords in orchestral music? 9 replies - Last 2009-10-5 15:46
Is there a difference on the left hand between franco-belgian, and russian schools?From Krisztian GabrisTechnique: Could someone pls. explain me the difference between franco-belgian and russian schools, from the point of the left hand technique? 46 replies - Last 2009-10-2 12:26
So... how do you play the détaché?From Krisztian GabrisTechnique: How? Do? You? Play? With or without bow changing? 6 replies - Last 2009-10-2 05:38
Yet another rosin questionFrom Rei MiyasakaTechnique: I have a hard time keeping scratchy sound down, and since it seems to be remedied very briefly between rosining/string cleaning, it might have something to do with the rosin. On the other hand, it could be something that I'm doing wrong. 39 replies - Last 2009-9-30 10:04
What's a bow arm to do?From Michael BaerTechnique: I know there are different body types and one way might not fit all, but why is there still such a controversy about bowing technique? 14 replies - Last 2009-9-29 12:46
How can I improve my bowing technique?From Emma HackingTechnique: Looking for advice on correcting a wayward bowing technique and 'whooshing' sound 38 replies - Last 2009-9-28 21:23
Fourth finger dexterity and positioningFrom Russ McKennaTechnique: My fourth finger (left hand) seems to jump a million miles away from the fingerboard when released from playing a note! 17 replies - Last 2009-9-27 07:03
Terje Moe Hansen's Geometric Interval SystemFrom Corwin SlackTechnique: Where can one buy a hard copy? The download sites do not work. 0 replies - Last 2009-9-26 15:57
Today's DiscoveriesFrom Charles CookTechnique: Science and violin technique 2 replies - Last 2009-9-25 19:49
PRESSURE FOR SHIFTSFrom joell lymanTechnique: Exercises to find the right amount of pressure 6 replies - Last 2009-9-24 15:02
1st position D String E squeaks, screeches & is muddyFrom Aaron SchiffTechnique: When I play an E on the D string with my little finger the tone is horrible, lots of squeaks & screeches. When I move to 2nd position for a C scale and use my ring finger, it is much better. 10 replies - Last 2009-9-22 20:42
How does setup affect vibrato...and why?From Kathryn WoodbyTechnique: I've been experimetning with how different violin setups affect my playing, and have found that my vibrato is one of the most noticeable differences. Trying to figure out if that's agood thing or a bad thing! 1 reply - Last 2009-9-22 19:22
Bow hold in Hora StaccatoFrom Ryan FraniaTechnique: Different bow holds utilized for different bowing motions (up- and down-bow) 0 replies - Last 2009-9-14 07:01
Kreisler Corelli in style ofFrom tom utschTechnique: Would greatly appreciate any hints or secrets especially in the first variation part. 1 reply - Last 2009-9-12 00:32
Intervals and IntonationFrom Alfredo DiegoTechnique: Should We Practice Scales Using Intervals? 8 replies - Last 2009-9-11 17:49
Exercises to not press hard and not raise fingers highFrom tom utschTechnique: Can anyone suggest exercises for the following left hand issues: - To learn to press less hard - To learn to not raise fingers high above the strings. I did a search and did not find any old threads. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Tom 5 replies - Last 2009-9-4 19:09
Have you ever tried to imitate your favourite violinist?From oliviu dorian constantinescuTechnique: Ever had a/some favourite violinist/s and wanted to sound just like him/them? Share your experiences. 24 replies - Last 2009-9-4 18:26
Spiccato string crossingsFrom Thomas SulkoskeTechnique: I'm talking about the ones played in the Mendelssohn cadenza and at the end of Sibelius. 5 replies - Last 2009-9-4 13:40
Modern Playing- so fresh and so clean. Is that a good thing?From Michael DivinoTechnique: What's better...? 33 replies - Last 2009-9-3 19:40
when is vibrato typically introduced to beginner students?From Jessica PaeselTechnique: basic vibrato questions from an adult beginner 18 replies - Last 2009-9-2 10:17
Don't.. Can't.. Won't and other itchy scratchies...From Michael FelzienTechnique: Etude/Caprice Advice. Moral support and motivation. 1 reply - Last 2009-8-31 18:06
A fingering issueFrom Paul RodgersTechnique: What is the best way to finger an interval of a fifth? 11 replies - Last 2009-8-29 07:00
Thoughs on shoulder restsFrom Leanne SlingerlandTechnique: Thoughts on whether or not to use shoulder rests, and how to adapt technique 66 replies - Last 2009-8-28 14:27
Breathtaking, thrilling and flawlessFrom Simon FischerTechnique: Yu-na Kim, aged 19. Partly going on from another discussion, but I wanted this one to have its own headline 20 replies - Last 2009-8-28 12:22
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