My old teacher also told me this first exercise and it took 6 month and then suddenly one day I was traveling home on the train and I knew that it was just there, went home, tried it… and boom vibrato. What I want to say is don’t worry!
Awww I am so glad you have found it helpful!! Don't worry, I am also constantly finding new things that make me wonder if I've been doing things wrong my whole life 😂 but you're doing great. If you're trying, that's the best you can do:) happy practicing!
Breakthrough!!! After 35 years. The knuckles helped and thumb placement is huge. I haven't had lessons since high school. I always thought my hand just wouldn't move that way 😂. So glad you made this! Thank you!
Unlike other tutorials, where they just give a few tips for vibrato (e.g. just moving your wrist), you actually explained everything in depth, as well as thumb placement and the knuckles. I am a grade 5 violinist at the age of 13 and I aspire to be like you one day. I love watching your videos as they are not only helpful, but fun and informative. I have tried many videos over the years, but they all had the same tips, but now I have finally found a great video that I know will help me to do vibrato. I will practise my violin technique in hopes to be like you one day. Keep making these videos! 🥰🎻
@@rip_sid this was such an incredible comment to read!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so honored and happy to hear that my videos are helping you! I hope you continue to grow both as a violinist and human; I know you’ve got such a bright future ahead. Wishing you all the best!! ❤️
@@SophieCViolin its been 1 day and my vibrato has already become better. Before, I only did "finger" vibrato (where I just shook my finger and not my whole wrist), but now I have learnt from my mistakes and can do some nice wrist vibrato (not perfect yet). I think that this just shows how helpful your videos are. My teacher hasn't even told me about vibrato yet, but I see professionals doing it so I decided to copy them. I never knew about the technique though, so I'm glad that I stumbled upon this video. Thank you for all of your videos and keep it up! 👍
@@SophieCViolin Your way of sharing knowledge and your modesty are amazing… Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! ♥️🙏 Glory to God in the highest And peace to God's people on earth…
I can't tell you how grateful I am about this video. It finally helped me getting strength in my 3rd and fourth finger which I was getting so desperate about, it will be exciting to see if it can help me develop my vibrato, but I get the feeling that it will do so! Thank you ever so much and good luck with your studies🙂
I like the fact you highlighted how there is to be no tension, particularly in the thumb. Additionally to take regular breaks and move the thumb to promote blood flow. I know people who have caused themselves injury due to over practice.
Hi! Yes, it is a matter of practice, but it’s more a matter of HOW you practice. Here is another video I made that explains how to have a more productive practice session if you’re interested: ruclips.net/video/aMUts2Hc0dM/видео.html Happy practicing! :)
@@SophieCViolin It is beautiful. and you are gorgeous. I’VE been at the violin for a year but I joined the pops whose members asked me to join a small string group who see member asked me to join the local symphony. we played the governor’s mansion sunday and i did ok except on How-Down by Copland I couldn’t keep up. I put the violin down on my lap. What us the protocol when one is lost. Does one pretend to keep playing or put the violin on the lap? Thank you, Sophie C
@@danielgaughan4243 that's great you were able to join a group to play with! hahaha great question. I would say continue to play and do your best to find your way back (listen around and hear where the ensemble is at). definitely don't put the violin down to let the audience know that you are lost! most times they won't notice you are completely lost unless you visibly appear so.
@@SophieCViolin That is what i did. placed it on my lap and hung my head in sorrow..and shame! Inwill redeem myself on the 4th because we are doing Hoe-down again!
Break through to me tips and technique.I ve seen other vids but yours just pinned me down.I quit my classes gor lack of money but in 5 yesrs I learnedquote a bit but not the vibrato.Gracias from Costa Rica🇨🇷
Hello, I am a beginner learner. I see that you are vibrating about 12 times per full bow stroke. I started learning vibrato yesterday, I can do only 2 or 3 vibratos on one finger (index) for one very slow whole bow stroke and they also sound quite bad. I feel like it is about mastering about 12 vibratos/full bow stroke to get the typical vibrato sound. And that requires controlling your first knuckle so that it vibrates (flattens and curls) around 12 times in one full bow stroke. How long did it take you to reach that level of control for all your fingers ? Am I looking at being patient for many months? Also I feel pain in at a certain point in my left shoulder blade after practicing the vibrato. Did you also encounter pain and if yes, how did you manage it? Thanks a lot for the great visual aid.
Hi! Yes, definitely lots of practice and patience! What you see here is an accumulation of 10 years of practice, so don't worry at all if it seems effortless when you watch someone else. We were all beginners at one point! As for the pain, I'd say that shouldn't be happening... discomfort is one thing, but pain is definitely not worth it. Perhaps you are pressing too hard and using pressure to make the vibrato sound? When really it should be very lightly pressed and the fingers should be loose/flexible during vibrato. Do you have a teacher who you can ask for some in person pointers, since I can't see what is going on?
@@SophieCViolin Thanks. I will keep everything loose and relaxed and flexible. Great reminder. I am kind of doing the vibrato on my own without asking my teacher. I saw a abrsn grade 1 demonstration where the violinist was using vibrato. So I wanted to do that. Hence my trawling of these yt videos. But 10 years is a long way to go. I will have to be very patient.
@@ArnHaz you've got this! don't worry, it won't take you 10 years to learn it haha. you'll see progress soon enough! but yes, patience is key :) wishing you the best!
From my observation, your demonstration of a thicker, more heavy arm vibrato was in fact a Wider use of wrist vibrato. It was NOT an execution of using the arm vibrato technique.
Thank you for pointing this out, I have realized this and grown since I made this video years ago. It is true that this demonstration is flawed. I only keep it up because people continue to say that this video was helpful. I hope you can find better demonstration for arm vibrato elsewhere!
Hello! I think it is a combination of both 😅 it definitely involves both wrist and finger, but I think in the video I’m focusing more on the finger vibrato aspect
Yes humbly respond man,what i mean is when you play at the standard speed,,hard for me to see if that is the real result of what youve done at the begenning part,..cause im doing your teaching mam,
@@SonnyCambiado-o5w Oh, I see! Yes, what you see me playing at the end is not only a "sped up" version of what I demonstrate from the start, but it is also years of practice that show me being comfortable with it and perhaps even adding personal touches I might not notice. Keep working on it from the basics, and you will notice progress! I promise it's happening, even if it feels like nothing is improving on a daily basis :).
@@SophieCViolin I didn't mean to be, or sound, or come off as overly critical, just pointing out what I saw. Your video helped me with my vibrato, which despite, being 'upper' intermediate 6-8 grade AMEB (Australia) I've never got the hang of vibrato - go figure, the things that can be difficult for us. Again, Thank you for your upload and channel.
@@Skinny_Karlos No worries, thanks for pointing it out! I'm so happy to have helped in some way :) wishing you the best on all your endeavors, and thank you for your kind words!
My old teacher also told me this first exercise and it took 6 month and then suddenly one day I was traveling home on the train and I knew that it was just there, went home, tried it… and boom vibrato. What I want to say is don’t worry!
Wow!!! That is super encouraging. Sometimes these things just come with time, and that's amazing! Thank you for sharing. :)
This video exudes good vibrations.
thank you! :)
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This is great demo...usually most video didn't show the detail movement of the finger's first joint knuckle! 🎉🎉🎉
I'm so glad you found it helpful!! :)
I'm so glad this channel exists it's so helpful
you are the best! 😊❤️
Really great tips and timely too as I have been working on improving my vibrato as of late. Will try them out!
awesome!! let me know if it helps :))
Another great lesson Sophie. To me violin vibrato seems to be more difficult than sax vibrato. You save my time and money! Thank you!❤
@@Zoro_2468 hahah I can’t speak for sax but that seems difficult as well! I’m so glad to be of any help :) have a blessed day!!
after I started using these exercises, I got praise from two of my teachers on how lovely and mature my vibrato sounds. thank you so so much
it was honestly pretty difficult starting out and took a lot of energy and concentration, but noticeably became easier after just a few days
I am SO happy to hear!!!! Thank you for sharing this with me!! :):)
Really appreciate the mechanical breakdown of vibrato. I’ve concluded that my technique up until this point has been aimless spastic movements 😂
Awww I am so glad you have found it helpful!! Don't worry, I am also constantly finding new things that make me wonder if I've been doing things wrong my whole life 😂 but you're doing great. If you're trying, that's the best you can do:) happy practicing!
Breakthrough!!! After 35 years. The knuckles helped and thumb placement is huge. I haven't had lessons since high school. I always thought my hand just wouldn't move that way 😂. So glad you made this! Thank you!
Let me add I've watched about 25 videos and you are the first one to help me get it finally!
@@chellechelle9991 WOW!! That is incredible! I am so so so happy to hear this. Keep up the great work, and happy practicing!! :)
Unlike other tutorials, where they just give a few tips for vibrato (e.g. just moving your wrist), you actually explained everything in depth, as well as thumb placement and the knuckles. I am a grade 5 violinist at the age of 13 and I aspire to be like you one day. I love watching your videos as they are not only helpful, but fun and informative. I have tried many videos over the years, but they all had the same tips, but now I have finally found a great video that I know will help me to do vibrato. I will practise my violin technique in hopes to be like you one day. Keep making these videos! 🥰🎻
@@rip_sid this was such an incredible comment to read!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so honored and happy to hear that my videos are helping you! I hope you continue to grow both as a violinist and human; I know you’ve got such a bright future ahead. Wishing you all the best!! ❤️
@@SophieCViolin its been 1 day and my vibrato has already become better. Before, I only did "finger" vibrato (where I just shook my finger and not my whole wrist), but now I have learnt from my mistakes and can do some nice wrist vibrato (not perfect yet). I think that this just shows how helpful your videos are. My teacher hasn't even told me about vibrato yet, but I see professionals doing it so I decided to copy them. I never knew about the technique though, so I'm glad that I stumbled upon this video. Thank you for all of your videos and keep it up! 👍
@@rip_sid that’s amazing!! I’m so happy to hear this. 😊 happy practicing!
Your Tutorial is pure Gold! After watching it, I immediately started playing vibrato!!! Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏 God bless you!
Oh wow!! That is so amazing. God bless, and glory to Him! :)
@@SophieCViolin Your way of sharing knowledge and your modesty are amazing… Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! ♥️🙏 Glory to God in the highest
And peace to God's people on earth…
@@jacekpiotrowski607 Thank you so much for your kind words!! They made my day. :) Amen!!
Might be best vibrato video I've seen. Now it remains to see if I can pull it off!
I am so glad you found it so!! You’ve got this 😊 happy practicing!
I can't tell you how grateful I am about this video. It finally helped me getting strength in my 3rd and fourth finger which I was getting so desperate about, it will be exciting to see if it can help me develop my vibrato, but I get the feeling that it will do so! Thank you ever so much and good luck with your studies🙂
Hi there!! I’m so so happy to hear this! 🥺 I’m wishing you the best, and really hope it will help you!!
@@SophieCViolin thank you😍
You have a gorgeous rich tone and lovely vibrato, Sophie. Very inspiring. G Ire
Thank you so much!! :)
I found this very helpful and will continue to use these two exercises
I am so glad to hear! Happy practicing. :)
Amazing tips for vibrato since I find your video simple but effective..thank u very much..
I am so happy to hear! Happy practicing! :)
Great tutorial! My vibrato becomes a little too tight and rigid at times, so I look forward to using these exercises to improve! :)
Glad you enjoyed! Hope it helps :)
Thank you for this! I’m learning lots!
So glad you found it helpful! :)
This video was really helpful, gave me a more concrete mental image of how vibrato should feel on my fingers. The knuckle comment in particular lol
Yayy!! So happy to hear. I wish you the best for your future practice sessions!! :)
Well explained. Thanks 👍❤️
So glad you found it helpful!! :)
Clear instructions and good advice. Thank you wholeheartedly!
I am so so happy to hear!! Blessings. :)
9:32 2nd exercise seems like helping me!! Thanks-
So happy to hear!! Happy practicing!! :)
66 and going on (i hope) musically limited to switching on the radio, now trying to learn the violin (I see problems ahead) but enjoy your videos
Hi! Glad you enjoy my videos :) Best wishes to you!
Easy to see,easy to hear,but stilll very diffiuclt to do,
I completely agree!
I loved it, very helpful!
Glad you enjoy!! 😊
muchas gracias lo practicare ahora si me quedo muy claro el vibrato para hacerlo en mi violin
You're welcome!! I'm so happy it helps :) blessings!
Thank you
G reat help to me as well as to us. God Bless you Sophie.
I'm so glad to hear!! God bless you as well :)
Thank you 🎉
glad you enjoyed!
Thank you 💙♥
Glad you enjoyed! :)
I like the fact you highlighted how there is to be no tension, particularly in the thumb. Additionally to take regular breaks and move the thumb to promote blood flow. I know people who have caused themselves injury due to over practice.
Yes! These are points my teacher emphasizes to me, so I’m really thankful :)
Lovely of playing fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042 thank you so much!
Thank you...learned a lot. William Qld.. Australia
I’m so glad you found it helpful! :)
One question: How to become reliably consistent in terms of speed, width, intonation and tone? Any tips? Or is it just a matter of practice?
Hi! Yes, it is a matter of practice, but it’s more a matter of HOW you practice. Here is another video I made that explains how to have a more productive practice session if you’re interested: ruclips.net/video/aMUts2Hc0dM/видео.html
Happy practicing! :)
Thanks, great exercises
So happy you found them helpful! :)
❣️suuuuhhhh-weet!♥️ you drew me in with your looks and stole my heart with your vibrato🌹‼️👩🏻🌾🎼🎻
I'm glad you like my vibrato! :)
@@SophieCViolin It is beautiful. and you are gorgeous.
I’VE been at the violin for a year but I joined the pops whose members asked me to join a small string group who see member asked me to join the local symphony. we played the governor’s mansion sunday and i did ok except on How-Down by Copland I couldn’t keep up.
I put the violin down on my lap.
What us the protocol when one is lost. Does one pretend to keep playing or put the violin on the lap?
Thank you, Sophie C
@@danielgaughan4243 that's great you were able to join a group to play with! hahaha great question. I would say continue to play and do your best to find your way back (listen around and hear where the ensemble is at). definitely don't put the violin down to let the audience know that you are lost! most times they won't notice you are completely lost unless you visibly appear so.
@@SophieCViolin That is what i did. placed it on my lap and hung my head in sorrow..and shame!
Inwill redeem myself on the 4th because we are doing Hoe-down again!
Pls what's the name of the piece you played in the opening of this video. I hear every violinists on RUclips play it. I really love it
it's called Meditation from "Thais" by Massenet!
@@SophieCViolin thanks a lot
7:41 Thanks so much!
so happy you enjoyed!! :)
Break through to me tips and technique.I ve seen other vids but yours just pinned me down.I quit my classes gor lack of money but in 5 yesrs I learnedquote a bit but not the vibrato.Gracias from Costa Rica🇨🇷
So happy to hear all this!! Wishing you the best! :)
thanks a lot!!! what is the violin r you playing in this video?
Glad you liked it! It is a violin made by Tetsuo Matsuda :)
What brand is your violin?
Hi! My violin maker is Tetsuo Matsuda :)
Hi what's the name of the piece you played in the beginning? ?
Meditation from Thais by Massanet!
Should I press hard or be gentle
Ideally, you should be playing violin with as little tension as possible. Hope this helps!
What was the name of the song at 2:11
Hi! It is from Monti Csardas :)
Hello, I am a beginner learner. I see that you are vibrating about 12 times per full bow stroke. I started learning vibrato yesterday, I can do only 2 or 3 vibratos on one finger (index) for one very slow whole bow stroke and they also sound quite bad. I feel like it is about mastering about 12 vibratos/full bow stroke to get the typical vibrato sound. And that requires controlling your first knuckle so that it vibrates (flattens and curls) around 12 times in one full bow stroke. How long did it take you to reach that level of control for all your fingers ? Am I looking at being patient for many months? Also I feel pain in at a certain point in my left shoulder blade after practicing the vibrato. Did you also encounter pain and if yes, how did you manage it? Thanks a lot for the great visual aid.
Hi! Yes, definitely lots of practice and patience! What you see here is an accumulation of 10 years of practice, so don't worry at all if it seems effortless when you watch someone else. We were all beginners at one point! As for the pain, I'd say that shouldn't be happening... discomfort is one thing, but pain is definitely not worth it. Perhaps you are pressing too hard and using pressure to make the vibrato sound? When really it should be very lightly pressed and the fingers should be loose/flexible during vibrato. Do you have a teacher who you can ask for some in person pointers, since I can't see what is going on?
@@SophieCViolin Thanks. I will keep everything loose and relaxed and flexible. Great reminder. I am kind of doing the vibrato on my own without asking my teacher. I saw a abrsn grade 1 demonstration where the violinist was using vibrato. So I wanted to do that. Hence my trawling of these yt videos. But 10 years is a long way to go. I will have to be very patient.
@@ArnHaz you've got this! don't worry, it won't take you 10 years to learn it haha. you'll see progress soon enough! but yes, patience is key :) wishing you the best!
I love how you play Violin 🤍☺️
thank you so much! :)
From my observation, your demonstration of a thicker, more heavy arm vibrato was in fact a Wider use of wrist vibrato. It was NOT an execution of using the arm vibrato technique.
Thank you for pointing this out, I have realized this and grown since I made this video years ago. It is true that this demonstration is flawed. I only keep it up because people continue to say that this video was helpful. I hope you can find better demonstration for arm vibrato elsewhere!
♥️🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻
Thanks for this nice video, new friend here
Happy you enjoyed! And glad you joined :)
Is this finger or wrist vibrato
Hello! I think it is a combination of both 😅 it definitely involves both wrist and finger, but I think in the video I’m focusing more on the finger vibrato aspect
But in the last part,how is it seems not what youve done in the first part?
Hi! What do you mean by that? Like my vibrato technique is not matching what I had explained?
Yes humbly respond man,what i mean is when you play at the standard speed,,hard for me to see if that is the real result of what youve done at the begenning part,..cause im doing your teaching mam,
@@SonnyCambiado-o5w Oh, I see! Yes, what you see me playing at the end is not only a "sped up" version of what I demonstrate from the start, but it is also years of practice that show me being comfortable with it and perhaps even adding personal touches I might not notice. Keep working on it from the basics, and you will notice progress! I promise it's happening, even if it feels like nothing is improving on a daily basis :).
Wow ,thanks mam ,when you say it takes years,,now i see that i must be patient ,deligent 😊 on practicing vibrato .
@@SonnyCambiado-o5w yes! keep up the hard work, you've got this! :)
Your 'arm' vibrato is still just 'wrist' vibrato, sorry, but look back at the video and you'll see that.
This is true. I made this video years ago and have learned lots more since then. Hopefully I can make an updated video sometime!
@@SophieCViolin I didn't mean to be, or sound, or come off as overly critical, just pointing out what I saw.
Your video helped me with my vibrato, which despite, being 'upper' intermediate 6-8 grade AMEB (Australia) I've never got the hang of vibrato - go figure, the things that can be difficult for us.
Again, Thank you for your upload and channel.
@@Skinny_Karlos No worries, thanks for pointing it out! I'm so happy to have helped in some way :) wishing you the best on all your endeavors, and thank you for your kind words!
Shifting excersise kinda sus ngl xD