Here is a look at how the left hand works for this etude. I hope it clarifies a few things visually. Thanks to all of you for starting the discussion on violinist.com!
I'm afraid you and the violinists who follow the procedures suggested here are wrong. I don't want to force anything on you, but read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html&ab_channel=alterbridelius
My last teacher (himself a student of Carl Flesch) boasted that he taught an adult beginner student how to play the violin using only this etude. My hand aches just watching this remembering the hours I spent on it. Another helpful video. Thanks!
Christie Wan There are many reasons why the left hand can get tired or tense in such a busy etude as this one! It often starts with tension between the thumb and first finger. It can also be too much finger pressure on the strings. Would you like to work on this with me? You can visit nathancoleviolin.com to see how.
I hope I understand your question... most people I find play this etude (and many etudes) with a weak sound. It's important to play with a full sound so that you get practice stopping the strings when they are really vibrating! Therefore, I like to use plenty of bow for this. I advise you to change the bow as often as you need, according to the tempo. So when you are practicing it slowly, you may want to change every 8 notes or so.
Quick question: It looks like you are holding down a b flat (on the A string) or f natural (on the E string). Are you? I’ve not seen Kreutzer 9 written that way, but I can see great benefit to doing that. Could you perhaps comment on what you are doing in terms of holding down your first finger and why? Great videos, by the way!
I know it's an old video but he said in another video that he thinks holding down the first fingers helps closing the string and helps 4th finger articulation
Yes, you can use whatever fingerings you want for this. It's a very versatile etude! For my own work, I favor using lots of 4th finger so that I can strengthen it.
have a question. in 36th measure 3rd, 16th note f g d(third position) f. how can I connect smoothly even though they include shifting like this in fast tempo.
Read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html Your first finger will not lie on the string, it will be relaxed and movable. Then the first finger can begin to slide into the third position still during playing the last g in the first position.
Hi I'm thinking of learning this on electric guitar,I take it,that it's a slur study,I.e you only bow the 'f' and the left hand fingers hammer on and off for the rest of the phrase Till the low Bb and start of next phrase?
Hi Ross, I don't love "tricks" either, and I certainly don't like relying on them. So this is really for those extreme moments when, for whatever reason, things just want to get shaky. If you're shaking or unstable on a regular basis, at regular dynamics, then yes, something is off. But think of this as something to get you out of a jam when you have to play extremely quietly and you've had an extra cup of coffee! I'm known for having a steady hand, and sometimes when people ask me how I do it, I let them know that in fact there are many times when things want to start jumping... but then this gets me out of it and back on track! Suffice it to say that every player shakes once in a while. I sit three feet away from the best, and I've seen it all!
That's a subject I don't know much about! I would certainly start by listening to as much of the kind of music as you want to play, and simply to start going for those sounds. If you can find a teacher where you are, that's even better.
Maestro, would you consider doing a video on your violin? We are all constantly in the market for violins, and would love to hear your thoughts. Other violin channels do this a lot. Join the conversation! Thank you so much for the videos.
This exercise is death for me. I have a lot of tension doing it, but not necessary that much tension playing anything else. And I start to develop rejection to this exercise... And frustration
Something against frustration. Believe that this exercise is not death for you, but very good. Read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html
Perfect👏👏👏 this is the right way to play this etude.
I'm afraid you and the violinists who follow the procedures suggested here are wrong. I don't want to force anything on you, but read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html&ab_channel=alterbridelius
Deeply valuable…thank you.
thanks for relaxing lesson !
Thank you, Nathan! Another great video!
My last teacher (himself a student of Carl Flesch) boasted that he taught an adult beginner student how to play the violin using only this etude. My hand aches just watching this remembering the hours I spent on it. Another helpful video. Thanks!
Thanks! It is one of the essential etudes for sure.
Nathan Cole I'm curious what you think some of the other essential etudes are, Kreutzer and otherwise. Thanks for the great videos!
Excelente professor muito bom obrigado amigo
Great! curved fingers, like the arches supporting an aquaduct.
Very good
How to let the left hand fingers relax throughout the whole piece?
Christie Wan There are many reasons why the left hand can get tired or tense in such a busy etude as this one! It often starts with tension between the thumb and first finger. It can also be too much finger pressure on the strings. Would you like to work on this with me? You can visit nathancoleviolin.com to see how.
Thank you for your video.
Read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html
WITH THIS SONG, MY VIOLIN SOUNDS LIKE A BATTLED CAT: 'C
I WANT TO PLAY AS GOOD AS YOU!!!
For this study, that is perfect... you have got it nailed.
excelente!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May I ask what kind of violin you play? The make, the year, where you purchased it?
Amazing as ever! Just a curiosity: how much speed of the bow can "helps" or in some way is involved in this process that it seems only left hand work?
I hope I understand your question... most people I find play this etude (and many etudes) with a weak sound. It's important to play with a full sound so that you get practice stopping the strings when they are really vibrating! Therefore, I like to use plenty of bow for this. I advise you to change the bow as often as you need, according to the tempo. So when you are practicing it slowly, you may want to change every 8 notes or so.
Quick question: It looks like you are holding down a b flat (on the A string) or f natural (on the E string). Are you? I’ve not seen Kreutzer 9 written that way, but I can see great benefit to doing that. Could you perhaps comment on what you are doing in terms of holding down your first finger and why? Great videos, by the way!
I know it's an old video but he said in another video that he thinks holding down the first fingers helps closing the string and helps 4th finger articulation
@@diegeigergarnele7975 thanks
I think I have different fingeringa in my book, I guess you put down 2 as the first finger, in my edition it's always the 1.
Yes, you can use whatever fingerings you want for this. It's a very versatile etude! For my own work, I favor using lots of 4th finger so that I can strengthen it.
Hi Nathan Cole can you make a video on how to improve sightreading Please I would thank you a lot!!
Just practice scales and arpeggios, every mode and kind, sightreading is much easier when you already know which fingering you'll need.
is there any hope for a violist to play something like this?
I suppose if you transpose it down?! 🤔
have a question.
in 36th measure
3rd, 16th note f g d(third position) f.
how can I connect smoothly even though they include shifting like this in fast tempo.
Read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html
Your first finger will not lie on the string, it will be relaxed and movable. Then the first finger can begin to slide into the third position still during playing the last g in the first position.
Hi ,would you mind telling me what Microphone brand and model you use to record the violin sound in this video?very good tutorial!Thank you so much!
calaw I use an Audio Technica lapel microphone so that it can pick up my playing and talking. I believe it's an AT831. Very clean sound!
thanks a lot!Just watched your new tutorial,it awesome and helps a lot!
OK glad to hear it! Best of luck with those down-bows!
Hi I'm thinking of learning this on electric guitar,I take it,that it's a slur study,I.e you only bow the 'f' and the left hand fingers hammer on and off for the rest of the phrase Till the low Bb and start of next phrase?
Great! I'm curious to know how it works out for you on guitar.
Hi Ross, I don't love "tricks" either, and I certainly don't like relying on them. So this is really for those extreme moments when, for whatever reason, things just want to get shaky. If you're shaking or unstable on a regular basis, at regular dynamics, then yes, something is off. But think of this as something to get you out of a jam when you have to play extremely quietly and you've had an extra cup of coffee!
I'm known for having a steady hand, and sometimes when people ask me how I do it, I let them know that in fact there are many times when things want to start jumping... but then this gets me out of it and back on track!
Suffice it to say that every player shakes once in a while. I sit three feet away from the best, and I've seen it all!
That's a subject I don't know much about! I would certainly start by listening to as much of the kind of music as you want to play, and simply to start going for those sounds. If you can find a teacher where you are, that's even better.
good
Maestro, would you consider doing a video on your violin? We are all constantly in the market for violins, and would love to hear your thoughts. Other violin channels do this a lot. Join the conversation! Thank you so much for the videos.
Certainly! Sounds like a great idea.
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- pressure as light as doing trills
@2:38 such a memable face
This exercise is death for me. I have a lot of tension doing it, but not necessary that much tension playing anything else. And I start to develop rejection to this exercise... And frustration
Something against frustration. Believe that this exercise is not death for you, but very good. Read, listen and try this: ruclips.net/video/lQmduC9IkvU/видео.html