by Lora | Oct 15, 2024 | Left hand technique, Vibrato
A shaking scroll is a very common problem that is usually caused by one or more of the following: The thumb is pressing and trying to “participate” in the vibrato motion. Instead, it needs to learn to be stationary and function as a stabilizer for vibrato....
by Lora | Oct 12, 2024 | Practice Tips, Technique
Image by Brent Connelly from Pixabay If I told you that practicing two simple things on your violin could reliably improve your intonation, would you do it? The only catch is that you have to practice them consistently, and you have to pay attention as you do it. If...
by Lora | Oct 9, 2024 | Music tips
Here is the question: Why do violinists use a D minor chord on the piano when tuning the A string? Why use a chord (rather than just the A piano key), and why the D minor chord? How about using a D major chord, or an A minor or A major chord? Here is my answer:...
by Lora | Jun 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Mechanical pegs are picking up traction in professional circles. Both classical players and fiddlers are warming up to them, as the technology improves and the stigma of heavy klunky ineffective contraptions gives way to a new generation of sleek mechanical pegs. So,...
by Lora | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Reviewing the Kliq Metropitch from Covid isolation. Unable to edit out dumb statements…so here goes! IMPORTANT UPDATE: I really really really do not like this metronome. The jog dial is glitchy, and you cannot stop the metronome without backing out of the...
