} Violin Left Hand

From 4th to 1st Position

“Check the direction of the vibrato. Elongate the first finger and stroke…

We need to develop a variety of vibrato actions, as can be…

To help the 4th finger vibrato, experiment with supporting the 4th finger…

At times we want the vibrato to gradually increase intensity during a…

Aim for a smooth interchange from one note to the next. Try…

Focus on the left hand and do vibrato without the bow.…

Notice the changes in width of vibrato and length of martelé bowstroke.

This exercise will help you develop both a narrow and a wide…

Vibrato is one of the most important colours in our tonal palette…

To widen or narrow the vibrato action alternate between harmonic touch for…

Improve the flexibilty of your nail joint. Make a wide vibrato action…

Tap the joint to check that it ‘gives’ and then leave your…

To make your vibrato action narrower and more focused ask your teacher…

The wood of the violin feels quite different to the string and…

“Practise vibrato on the back of your right hand. Also practise vibrato…

“Check the direction of the vibrato. Elongate the first finger and stroke…

Practising vibrato on double stops (particularly minor 6ths) is good to help…

The direction of the vibrato often requires attention. Use the feel of…

The vibrato cycle consists of action and reaction and this ‘Knocking the…

“Practise the four-way release. Is the upper arm free? Is the wrist…

Starting with banjo position frees up the upper arm. Whether you use…

There are three types of vibrato – arm, hand and finger. These…

There is no such thing as one correct placement of any finger…

Our ears do not hear all notes equally, for instance we often…