Introduction to Intonation
Like tone production or articulation, intonation is a constant issue in string-playing.…
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3rd Finger makes Octave with Open String
Playing with secure intonation relies on having a stable hand frame. Set…
Tuning A Major Scale to Open Strings
Practise the perfect intervals with open strings (that is the 1st, 4th…
Tuning to Open Strings in Repertoire
“Tune the perfect intervals with the open string. Some players also tune…
Resonance at Different Tempos
“Practise slowly and listen for resonance. Play in rhythm but at half…
Octave Underneath
Playing in unison is difficult, but playing the same notes an octave…
Developing the Feel
Focus on the phsyical feel of a note by finding the note…
Same Note Game
In the ‘Same Note Game’ you repeat a note relying only on…
Find Double Stops in Passages
Coordinated fast passagework across two strings relies on the fingers on both…
Core Notes & Peripheral Notes
Our ears do not hear all notes equally, for instance we often…
Pitch in Context
There is no such thing as one correct placement of any finger…