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Yuri Yankelevich and The Russian Violin School
The writings of the great Soviet violin pedagogue Yuri Yankelevich have, for the first time, been translated into English and published in the book "The Russian Violin School: The Legacy of Yuri Yankelevich." This article highlights two of his original essays.
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How to Practice Like a Professional Musician
Find out how to implement this four-step plan to achieve effective practicing and practice like a professional musician.
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The Violin Methods and Teachings of D. C. Dounis
A brief survey on selected pedagogical publications of Greek violin teacher Demetrius Constantine Dounis, including "The Artist's Technique of Violin Playing."
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Kato Havas: "The Twelve Lesson Course"
This article will offer a brief summary of "The Twelve Lesson Course" in "A New Approach to Violin Playing" by renowned Hungarian violinist and pedagogue Kato Havas.
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The Art and Science of Expressive Violin Vibrato
The vibrato is one of the most fascinating aspects of violin playing. To master vibrato, we need to understand its working mechanism. Here's how to play vibrato.
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Finding Balance and Ease in Violin Posture
A guide to playing the violin with good, proper posture by understanding the concepts of balance and ease and eliminating unnecessary tension in the body.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Instruments of the Orchestra
Learn about the four different families of instruments found in an orchestra. Understand the characteristics of each instrument so that you can recognize them the next time you go to the symphony!
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Music for Violin Duo, Trio, and Quartet
Find out some of the chamber music that you can play when there are only violinists around.
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Famous Pieces for Violin and Orchestra With Descriptive Titles
Explore some of the most well-known arrangements for violin and orchestra that carry descriptive titles and involve extra-musical narratives.
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4 Violin Concertos for Pre-Advanced Students
Learn about the violin works suitable for pre-advanced students. Explore the concertos by Viotti, Rode, de Bériot, and Kabalevsky.
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A Guide to Violin Etudes and Studies
Explore the technical works of Wohlfahrt, Kayser, Mazas, Dont, Kreutzer, and Rode. Understand how violin etudes and studies benefit professional violinists and students.
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How to Improve Your Violin Intonation
Learn to play the violin with good intonation, understand the different systems of tuning, and develop a solid left-hand technique.
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How to Play the Violin With Beautiful Tone
Learn about each aspect that affects your tone in violin playing. Find out how to properly play with captivating sound like the great violinists.
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Finding the Right Chin Rest for Violin/Viola
The chin rest that came with your instrument when you bought it might not be a good fit. Learn about some of the factors to consider when selecting a chin rest.
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Intermediate Violin Concertos for Students
Learn about some oft-neglected, student-level concertos that are beautiful and full of pedagogic value. Explore the works of Rieding, Seitz, and others.
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Learning the Violin (or Any Instrument) as a Child, Teen, or Adult
How to stay motivated when learning violin as an adult, teen, or child. A guide for people of all ages interested in learning to play music on any instrument.