Violin & Viola

Violin & Viola

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How to practice double stops in tenths on the violin
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Practice double stops in tenths on the violin

This video demonstrates how to practice double stops in tenths on the violin. Play a one-octave scale in tenths on one string, repeating ...more

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How to play in Pythagorean Intonation on violin
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Play in Pythagorean Intonation on violin

This video demonstrates how to play in Pythagorean Intonation on the violin. Use Pythagorean Intonation for melodies and scales ...more

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How to play the violin in Just Intonation
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Play the violin in Just Intonation

This video explains how to play the violin in Just Intonation and why you should play in the Just Intonation. Use Just Intonation to play ...more

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How to play the violin in Equal Temperament
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Play the violin in Equal Temperament

This video explains equal temperament. In Equal Temperament, all half steps are an equal distance apart.

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How to decide what intonation system to use on violin
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Decide what intonation system to use on violin

This video explains how to decide what system of intonation to use when on the violin. Use Pythagorean Intonation most of the time ...more

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How to use expressive intonation
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Use expressive intonation

This video discusses how to use intonation for expressive effect. Intonation is one of your most powerful musical tools. For most ...more

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How to practice intonation on the violin
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Practice intonation on the violin

This video demonstrates how to practice intonation. Speed the metronome up in increments of 20 (MM=60, MM=80, etc.) until you reach the ...more

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How to perform a violin concerto using expressive intonation
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Perform a violin concerto using expressive intonation

This video is a short master class on how to use intonation effectively as a tool for musical expression. Practice your piece note by note ...more

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How to approach intonation when playing violin with a piano
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Approach intonation when playing violin with a piano

This is a short master class explaining how to approach intonation on the violin playing with a piano tuned in equal temperament. When we ...more

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How to tune a string quartet
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Tune a string quartet

This video demonstrates how to tune a string quartet. Tune all fifths slightly narrow between the cello C-string and the violin E-string ...more

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How to approach intonation in pieces for string quartet
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Approach intonation in pieces for string quartet

For each phrase, decide which notes are played in vertical (Just) or linear (Pythagorean) Intonation. Thirds and sixths in chords are ...more

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How to learn a piece on violin
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Learn a piece on violin

Compare learning a piece with building a house: After planning, you will need a long period where every technical detail is worked out ...more

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How to learn a piece on violin
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Learn a piece on violin

Build your piece in stages to secure all of the right notes at the right time: memory, intonation, rhythm, sound. Once all of these layers ...more

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How to project emotion on a piece for violin
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Project emotion on a piece for violin

This video discusses how to practice projecting emotions on a piece for violin. Technical and emotional considerations are discussed. For ...more

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How to pick your own tempo for a classical piece
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Pick your own tempo for a classical piece

This video demonstrates one technique for picking an appropriate tempo on a classical piece. Compare how different artists play the same ...more

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How to study the history of a classical piece
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Study the history of a classical piece

Research the history of the composer and of the piece you play. Use the Internet and public or school Libraries for your research. Enjoy ...more

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How to practice a violin piece
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Practice a violin piece

This video demonstrates how to practice a piece one note at a time for stronger performances on the violin. Run through the check list in ...more

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How to practice intermediate detache stroke on violin
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Practice intermediate detache stroke on violin

This video demonstrates exercises for practicing your detache technique at an intermediate level. Bow pressure, sounding point, arm ...more

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How to practice advanced violin detache stroke
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Practice advanced violin detache stroke

This video demonstrates exercises for practicing advanced detache strokes on violin. This technique is discussed in conjunction with ...more

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How to practice detache on Sibelius' Violin Concerto m. 1
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Practice detache on Sibelius' Violin Concerto m. 1

This video demonstrates how to perform and practice detache on certain sections of Sibelius' Violin Concerto. Techniques for detache on the ...more

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