Tips to Prevent Gripping the Neck & Relax Left Hand
We all know that gripping the neck or squeezing with the thumb is a big no-no because it causes unnecessary […]
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Left Hand
Left Hand
The Role of the Shoulder in Shifting Positions
When we learn how to shift and practice going from one position to another, our attention usually zeroes in on
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Intonation, Left Hand, Practice (Exercises and Strategies), Scales
The Magic of Delayed Shifts (Sneak Into a New Position)
Delayed shifts are performed either through finger extensions or contractions, after which the hand frame re-establishes in the new position.
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Octave Hacks
For the longest time, I’ve struggled to play double stops consistently in tune, and even more so with a decent
A Kinesthetic Approach to Releasing the Left Hand
A few weeks ago I had a deep conversation about reducing tension and extra finger pressure in the left hand,
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How To Practice Ševčik Op. 8 Without Feeling Like a Zombie
I have a confession to make – I never really practiced anything by Ševčik growing up. Almost my entire playing
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Left Hand, Practice (Exercises and Strategies)
5 Quick Left Hand Warmups
Do you ever feel like after years (or even decades) of practicing scales and arpeggios, your left hand is STILL
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5 Tips for Left Hand Frame
The left hand frame is one of those fundamentals on the violin and viola that’s important to constantly maintain (and/or
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Left Hand, Practice (Exercises and Strategies)
The #1 Tip for Reliable Spiccato
People often ask me how to play off the string well. I hear questions like: What should the
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Vibrato, Tension, and Performance Anxiety
Vibrato, Tension, & Performance Anxiety Vibrato is like a musical fingerprint; it’s one of the aspects that distinguishes the
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