by Lora | Jan 21, 2020 | Adult learners, Left hand technique, Practice Tips, Uncategorized, Violin practice tips
Violins do not have frets. We don’t’ have black or white keys. This makes it extremely easy to play out of tune, and extremely difficult to play IN tune. Lucky for us, our hands are like little brains that memorize the distance between notes. If we train...
by Lora | Jun 1, 2017 | Adult learners, Ear training, Memorization, Music tips
How to learn a lot of tunes really fast YES, I have this down to a science! I regularly have to cram 50 new fiddle tunes into my head and fingers, to sit in with a new band, or playing in unfamiliar circles. I try not to cram classical music as blatantly, but I have...
by Lora | Oct 15, 2016 | Bow hand technique, Violin practice tips
Why is it so important to keep your bow straight on your violin? Because your tone and intonation depend on it. And it’s one of the things that beginners struggle with most. In this post you’ll learn some exercises that REALLY help keep your bow straight....
by Lora | Sep 23, 2015 | Fiddle
Playing back-up is my absolute FAVORITEST thing to do! I would rather chuck along with a good rhythmic beat and listen to the other players in my band than play lead any day! You need to be able to do three things to be a good back-up fiddle player: You must have rock...
by Lora | Mar 19, 2015 | Adult learners, Memorization, Music tips
If I sit down and play “Yellow Submarine” by the Beetles, does that mean I have it memorized, or does it mean I played it by ear? MANY players have their pieces memorized through aural memory, meaning they can sing the song without music; but they are...
