It is good to learn scales using the same fingerings when possible. Here Andrea demonstrates the 3-8ve Bb major scale starting on the 1st finger, …read more
Three-Octave Scales
E Melodic Minor
Notice how Andrea has a stable violin which helps her with shifting. SEE Shifting – Pivot on Thumb when Descending Resources – Bibliography… New members …read more
F Melodic Minor – Sautillé
Practising scales with sautillé bowing is a wonderful way to improve your coordination and clarity of articulation. Begin by practising with 4 bows… New members …read more
Ab Harmonic Minor
Notice how the scroll of the violin stays level and does not droop for either the upward or downward shifts. SEE Scores – 3-8ve Harmonic …read more
C# Harmonic Minor – Spiccato
Practising scales with a spiccato bowing is good for developing coordination. SEE Spiccato bowstroke – Bouncing Bowings Scores – 3-8ve Harm… New members register here …read more