Unlocking Efficient Progress: The Power of Retrieval Skills and Interval Practice in Music
We have to put in the hours! There are no shortcuts! However, repeating the same passage too many times in […]
Practice (Exercises and Strategies)
Practice (Exercises and Strategies)
Star Wars instead of Carl Flesch
It recently came to my attention that many professional orchestras (of various ranks and sizes) have collectively decided to put
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Exploring Dynamics and Color with Simon Fischer’s ‘Tone’
Last week on Tonebase, I was very inspired by the live interview between Daniel Kurganov and Daniel Rowland and their
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Unfolding Tension in the Bow Arm & Hand
I’ve been thinking long and hard about where to begin the discussion on best practices to minimize unnecessary tension in
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How To Get a Good Sound at the Tip with Less Effort and More Consistency
An alternative approach to bow “pressure” involves the entire forearm and using the natural arm weight. Develop beautiful, even sound
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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
5 Ways To Make It Easier To Start Practicing | Atomic Habits
Have you ever been really anxious to practice but just couldn’t seem to get yourself to pick up your instrument?
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One Technique At A Time
Happy Lunar New Year! I got Eye of the Tiger playing in the background as I’m typing this, and what
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