Nov 6, 2014 | Maintenance
You might be wondering why some violinists and violists have one fine tuner, others two and some even four. What is the difference? What should you choose? Which tailpiece should you pick? I’ve just discovered shortly that the choice of fine tuners and tailpiece makes...
Jul 25, 2014 | Maintenance
Perhaps you recognize this: when you tune your violin or viola with the tuning pegs, sometimes they squeak or don’t run smoothly or run too smoothly. This can indicate that it’s time to soap the pegs. In this video I teach you how to soap the pegs of your violin or...
Feb 4, 2014 | Play in Tune
I have a fourth finger fobia! Robyn writes in response to the Pinky Training Program: LOL yes, I have 4th finger phobia! I am not afraid to use my (left) pinky, but every day when I practise it seems to want to go to another place. I will be too sharp, or too flat,...
Dec 4, 2013 | Play in Tune
Playing in tune is one of the biggest challenges a violinist or violist faces (beginner, intermediate, advanced, professional, we all coop with this on our own level). In this video I will share 5 tips with you to improve your intonation (play in tune): 1) Learn to...
Nov 1, 2013 | Maintenance
I got another question: Zlata, can you do a video on tuning with the A? I think you mean a tuning fork, or if you hit the A on a piano or have an A from your computer or whatever. How to tune your violin or viola to an A tuning fork First, you will need an A. You can...
