KATHY JUDD - VIOLIN, MUSIC & COMMON SENSE
a down-to-earth approach for stellar music-making
The thumb is so useful! On both the bow and violin, it counterbalances fingers pressing downward (assisted by balancing provided by the shoulder and chin.) Note "balance" in "counterbalance." Think Newton's 3rd law: If object A exerts a force on object B, object B also exerts an equal and opposite force on object A.
Welcome to My Blog! Please enjoy these thoughts on playing the violin, often written after assisting a student through a unique challenge...
In the left arm, a firm bicep and relaxation from the elbow to wrist helps the fingers to be light and the vibrato be free (yet...
Especially in long lyrical passages, the short notes - upbeats or connecting notes - are overlooked in favor of concentrating on making...
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