Jan 12, 2016 | Bowing Technique
In this episode of Violin & Viola TV I answer a question from one of our viewers Taran. He writes: Hi Zlata! I’ve been watching your videos on youtube and have found them very helpful. I’ve searched around on several sites and video tutorials and never...
Jan 5, 2016 | Play Comfortably
I’m giving my opinion in a very dangerous discussion here: whether to use or not to use a shoulder rest. Some people think you can’t play the violin comfortably without a shoulder rest. Others say that shoulder rests ruined violin playing. The discussions...
Dec 21, 2015 | Christmas Songs on the Violin, Repertoire
Don Lockhart from Cumberland (Maine) has requested this tutorial on ‘Oh Holy Night’ on the violin. Click here to download the sheet music. Watch this video and I will walk you through this piece: Do you want to learn more Christmas songs? Here are some more… How To...
Dec 16, 2015 | Christmas Songs on the Violin, Repertoire
Don Lockhart from Cumberland (Maine) has requested this tutorial on ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ on the violin. Click here to download the sheet music. It’s very easy to play, also for those of you who don’t play the violin very long. Watch...
Dec 10, 2015 | Repertoire
Here’s an easy to play tutorial and sheet music to play the Vltava (Moldau) Theme from Smetana’s Homeland on your violin. Click here to download the sheet music. I made this arrangement for two violins for a gig in which I played Czech tunes for an evening...