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Rondino on a Theme of Beethoven (by Fritz Kreisler)
This is the the 8th piece we study in "Bridge the Gap", a course intended to prepare students for Suzuki Book 4, or get intermediate students "unstuck". Learn more here: https://my.reddesertviolin.com/btg_sp/ If you like the information given here, come get more at:...
The Boy Paganini, by Edward Mollenhauer
This is the graduation piece for my "Bridge the Gap" class. The class is intended to help prepare students to jump from Suzuki Book 3 to Suzuki Book 4. (or to help intermediate students get "unstuck") You can learn more about that class here:...
Berceuse de Jocelyn by Benjamin Godard
Bonus track for the "Bridge the Gap" class. (hence the title screen). Jocelyn is an opera by Godard, which is another story of unrequited love. The piece is gorgeous. I hope you like it. Bridge the Gap teaches 10 pieces to prepare students to tackle Suzuki Violin Book...
Simple Songs for Violin Vibrato Work
This video demonstrates 5 simple songs for violinists who are just learning to use their vibrato. Exciting stuff! For the full vibrato course, click here: https://my.reddesertviolin.com/violin-vibrato-lessons/ If you like the information given here, come get more at:...
Review of Pirastro’s Korkfer Shoulder Rest + Sound Test
Thorough examination of the Korkfer rest, is it worth the money, does it make my violin sound better? (hear for yourself!) If you like the information given here, come get more at: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Don’t just play, play well! Join my email list for...
Beethoven Spring Sonata (Mvt. 1) Loralyn Staples, violin, Daryl Shay, piano
Intonation is so weird with pianos. I need MUCH more work using tempered intonation. I am aware that my F#'s and C#'s are flat. As I work more with Daryl, I"m hoping to improve that.
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