Pre-Shifting

Slide a finger along a string with a light touch, like playing an harmonic. This will help develop the fluid left arm and hand movement …read more

“Match the bottom harmonic with the top harmonic. Try with the 3rd finger. Try with the 3rd finger on C#.” Begin to add specific landing …read more

This is a wide view of matching harmonics. Whenever possible leave your thumb at the throat of the violin and notice how the higher you …read more

Shifting could have been called ‘sliding’ as there is usually a guide finger touching the string during the shift. However some shifts also involve ‘j… …read more