KATHY JUDD - VIOLIN, MUSIC & COMMON SENSE
a down-to-earth approach for stellar music-making
The hands want to mirror each other. A bow hand playing forte has a magical way of convincing the left hand to press harder. Resist. The left hand is rarely helped by pressing the fingers into the fingerboard harder than need be.
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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