Wasn’t specifically looking for this today, I was scouring your videos for help learning basic scales as I keep forgetting them when I’ve been progressing* through my beginner books - but this was great! I love how this follows the same logical approach to actually listening and focusing on building blocks. I’ll make this part of my practice routine. Thank you!
Thank you. I also found I needed to stop to listen to what you were saying so best to watch video through first once I think then of course use it again as a practice tool. Very helpful to warm up bow arm. Wasn’t sure how catching the bow tip helped me once I started using longer bows - felt I needed to concentrate more on flow and keeping strokes even ( and level) especially when changing direction. But generally, very helpful and will definitely keep trying it out.
Thank you very much for your feedback. It makes sense that it is more effective to watch the video once before practicing with it so that you know what is coming. And yes, definitely concentrate on flowing even bow strokes. Catching the string at the tip is mostly so that we have enough weight on the string at the tip where the bow is lightest. You might not need that.
Oh yes!! This is very useful. I did the warmup with you, and I noticed how much I truly neglect my bow arm. Your explanation was amazing, but I had to stop to hear you over the strokes as I am doing it with you. Definitely making a series like this is great! I am going to try this video again to see the results from doing i multiple times. Hope my feedback helps you.
Thank you very much for your feedback. This is a huge help for me. I understand that it might be difficult to hear me while playing oneself. Have you tried just putting one earphone into your right ear and turning the volume up? That way you can hear yourself with your left ear and have my talking in your right ear. I will also try to talk louder in the next violin-workout videos I make.
@vivolin6521 That's a great idea. On Friday, I will do this exercise again with earphones and let you know how it goes. I am taking your Paganini program (just started), and your range of motion exercises are so helpful. I no longer feel so stiff and ridget when playing the violin. My practice also feels smoother.
@dm-jz7se That is great. Thank you very much for letting me know. I am glad the Paganini program is helping you. Feel free to ask questions if you need to.
@@vivolin6521 I did the exercise again with the earphones, and it was much better. Thank you for the suggestion. Also, I noticed doing the exercise a second time, I paid a lot more attention to my fingers/posture this time in relation to the bow and the sound. I hope this feedback helps. I really like your teaching style. Pls do more content. It is really good.
@@dm-jz7seThank you very much for your feedback, it really helps me. I'm glad that using earphones made working with this easyer. Yes, I will definately make more videos!
Hi. What do u think 1.Bowing only with the 2nd finger and thumb on 2 strings at a time. To feel very relaxed and learn to bow straight. 2.should one aim to catch in each direction with only the minimum amount of weight in order that string is caught. Or does it not matter and one can practising catching with any amount of weight ? If I'm not clear u know where to contact me..
That is a very good exercise, I might do a workout using each finger of the bow hand individually. Thanks! When catching the string it depends on how loud you want the 'click' to be. It can be soft with very little weight or strong needing more weight.
2nd finger and thumb only; is the hardest to do straight for me when playing on the E and A string at the same time. Bc the gravity and the angle of the bow. Would be interesting (to see) if you are able to do this without coming off one of the strings?
Also catch and release in the middle of bow, with short bow strokes and than getting bigger until whole bow and than smaller again back to the middle of the bow until fast detache or Sautillé seem very good exercise .all double strings. Want to learn Sautillé proper . helps with bow control a lot....
I think it's better to go really forwards with the bow arm rather than sideways as this necessitates the vital out-in movement of the upper arm from the shoulder, which is actively discouraged by most of the teachers I have encountered. Keep your hand in front of your nose! You can't do this with the forearm alone.
Yes, our hand (and arm) must move in a curve for us to bow straight. 'Hand in front of nose' is russian bowing, I have come across it many times too., it exaggerates the wrist movement and inhibits the finger motion.
@@vivolin6521 I'm not sure what you mean by 'it exaggerates the wrist movement and inhibits the finger motion.' I leave my wrist and fingers totally passive, so they don't move at all when miming the stroke without the bow. Easier to demonstrate than to describe in words. I am primarily concerned about the two-way movement of the upper arm - and I'm not here to argue ;-)
I also find it very difficult to explain biw arm movements without demonstrating. Definately the two way upper arm movement is essential. I always enjoy discussions about violin playing, especially with someone so knowledgeable.
Wasn’t specifically looking for this today, I was scouring your videos for help learning basic scales as I keep forgetting them when I’ve been progressing* through my beginner books - but this was great!
I love how this follows the same logical approach to actually listening and focusing on building blocks. I’ll make this part of my practice routine. Thank you!
Thank you very much! I am so glad you find this helpful and good luck with your violin playing!
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Thank you very much. I will make more videos like this.
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Thank you. I also found I needed to stop to listen to what you were saying so best to watch video through first once I think then of course use it again as a practice tool. Very helpful to warm up bow arm. Wasn’t sure how catching the bow tip helped me once I started using longer bows - felt I needed to concentrate more on flow and keeping strokes even ( and level) especially when changing direction. But generally, very helpful and will definitely keep trying it out.
Thank you very much for your feedback. It makes sense that it is more effective to watch the video once before practicing with it so that you know what is coming. And yes, definitely concentrate on flowing even bow strokes. Catching the string at the tip is mostly so that we have enough weight on the string at the tip where the bow is lightest. You might not need that.
Oh yes!! This is very useful. I did the warmup with you, and I noticed how much I truly neglect my bow arm. Your explanation was amazing, but I had to stop to hear you over the strokes as I am doing it with you. Definitely making a series like this is great! I am going to try this video again to see the results from doing i multiple times. Hope my feedback helps you.
Thank you very much for your feedback. This is a huge help for me. I understand that it might be difficult to hear me while playing oneself. Have you tried just putting one earphone into your right ear and turning the volume up? That way you can hear yourself with your left ear and have my talking in your right ear. I will also try to talk louder in the next violin-workout videos I make.
@vivolin6521 That's a great idea. On Friday, I will do this exercise again with earphones and let you know how it goes. I am taking your Paganini program (just started), and your range of motion exercises are so helpful. I no longer feel so stiff and ridget when playing the violin. My practice also feels smoother.
@dm-jz7se That is great. Thank you very much for letting me know. I am glad the Paganini program is helping you. Feel free to ask questions if you need to.
@@vivolin6521 I did the exercise again with the earphones, and it was much better. Thank you for the suggestion. Also, I noticed doing the exercise a second time, I paid a lot more attention to my fingers/posture this time in relation to the bow and the sound. I hope this feedback helps. I really like your teaching style. Pls do more content. It is really good.
@@dm-jz7seThank you very much for your feedback, it really helps me. I'm glad that using earphones made working with this easyer. Yes, I will definately make more videos!
Hi. What do u think
1.Bowing only with the 2nd finger and thumb on 2 strings at a time. To feel very relaxed and learn to bow straight.
2.should one aim to catch in each direction with only the minimum amount of weight in order that string is caught. Or does it not matter and one can practising catching with any amount of weight ?
If I'm not clear u know where to contact me..
That is a very good exercise, I might do a workout using each finger of the bow hand individually. Thanks!
When catching the string it depends on how loud you want the 'click' to be. It can be soft with very little weight or strong needing more weight.
2nd finger and thumb only; is the hardest to do straight for me when playing on the E and A string at the same time. Bc the gravity and the angle of the bow. Would be interesting (to see) if you are able to do this without coming off one of the strings?
Also catch and release in the middle of bow, with short bow strokes and than getting bigger until whole bow and than smaller again back to the middle of the bow until fast detache or Sautillé seem very good exercise .all double strings. Want to learn Sautillé proper . helps with bow control a lot....
@lemonprince3626 Yes, that is very good. Practicing bow technique on 2 strings is very effective because the bow is resting on the two strings.
I think it's better to go really forwards with the bow arm rather than sideways as this necessitates the vital out-in movement of the upper arm from the shoulder, which is actively discouraged by most of the teachers I have encountered. Keep your hand in front of your nose! You can't do this with the forearm alone.
Yes, our hand (and arm) must move in a curve for us to bow straight. 'Hand in front of nose' is russian bowing, I have come across it many times too., it exaggerates the wrist movement and inhibits the finger motion.
@@vivolin6521 I'm not sure what you mean by 'it exaggerates the wrist movement and inhibits the finger motion.' I leave my wrist and fingers totally passive, so they don't move at all when miming the stroke without the bow. Easier to demonstrate than to describe in words. I am primarily concerned about the two-way movement of the upper arm - and I'm not here to argue ;-)
I also find it very difficult to explain biw arm movements without demonstrating. Definately the two way upper arm movement is essential.
I always enjoy discussions about violin playing, especially with someone so knowledgeable.