by Lora | Nov 1, 2014 | Violin practice tips
A student recently asked me this question: “How can I ever play my piece up to speed when it takes so long for my bow to settle down after a bow circle? It takes too long to set it, but if I rush, the bow bounces like crazy on the down bow.” My answer was...
by Lora | Mar 31, 2012 | Violin practice tips
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by Lora | Feb 2, 2012 | Violin practice tips
Do you travel very much? One of my students is a long-haul truck driver and carries his violin with him. Did you know you can turn all that road or air time into beneficial practice time? Read on to learn some specific exercises. But first, don’t underestimate...
by Lora | Jul 24, 2011 | Left hand technique, Violin practice tips
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by Lora | Mar 13, 2011 | Violin practice tips
Did you know Red Desert Violin has a YouTube channel? It does, and if I do say so myself, it has a lot of great content. Video has been an important part of the vision for Red Desert Violin from the beginning. It is vital to show some of the concepts I write about...
by Lora | Mar 2, 2011 | Violin practice tips
Intonation is the seemingly simple art of playing in tune. Good intonation means you play exactly the right note every time. Not one that is sort of close to the right note. There are many layers to intonation, from a beginner’s “ball park” intonation, to...
