Violin Lessons – Practice Tip #2

Relaxation is a concept often bandied about as an essential element in the pursuit of optimal instrumental performance. The interesting paradox is that while relaxation can be seen as an essentially static endeavor, that is, the state of “being relaxed” a way of achieving this state can be through movement. Shifting exercises, when done smoothly and with a certain economy of movement can induce a state of relaxation in the left hand. These exercises can vary extensively, and there are many published approaches available, a good example is the Sevcik Violin Study Op. 8.

Violin Lessons For The Beginner – Bow Hand/Arm Technique

In this video, emphasis was put on the concept of tone production, along with a few basic exercises. The bow grip, is one of those topics that can be somewhat subjective, and to a certain extent can reflect the physical conformity of the individual. One aspect of bow grip placement to consider is positioning of the hand on the bow. There is no reason to hold the bow in a way that doesn’t work for you. Several years ago, I opted to move my bow grip up the bow about a half inch, and I’ve never looked back…wish I had done it sooner. For more detailed analysis and expanded exercise work, stay tuned for warm-up exercise videos for both bow arm and left hand technique.

Paul Huppert teaches Violin Lessons Online on the website:
www.OnlineLessonVideos.com.

Violin Lessons – How to play Simple Gifts

Paul Huppert teaches Violin Lessons Online on the website:
www.OnlineLessonVideos.com.