Changes in Hand Frame
Here are all the 1st and 4th finger notes (1-4s) in 3rd…
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Fingers Ready – Arm Steering
To ensure good coordination the finger needs to arrive on the new…
Changing Finger Patterns
Play the sequence of finger patterns first on just one string, then…
Martelé & Pizzicato
“Use martelé to practise your tapping fingers. Make sure your finger goes…
One Octave
This is the commonly used fingering of1 2 1 2 3 4…
Two Octaves Starting on B
From this angle we can see how the thumb acts as a…
Three Octaves Starting on C
Notice how the angle of the fingers is different in the higher…
Repeat the Starting Note
To keep your aural map secure in chromatic scales it is useful…
Diminished 7th for Top Octave
Here’s a practice method for the top octave of a 3-octave chromatic…
Dominant 7th Starting on C#
Notice the arm steering as Andrea crosses the strings. SEE
Diminished 7th Starting on D
When practising diminished 7ths in two octaves in higher keys we can…
Play Scales Descending
It is good to start your practice of a scale or piece…