One of the major skills of violin-playing is coordination between left and right arms. Developing independence in each side can improve coordination.
Here Fintan demonstrates the left hand moving independently of the bowing. The bow plays only on the G string throughout the scale, while the left hand moves as usual.
This can help with:
Maintaining bow friction independently from whichever string the left hand is on.
A feeling of clarity in the left hand.
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