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Why is the violin so hard to play? The REAL no 1 reason…
Some time ago I came across this interesting article where the science behind bowing technique and tone production on the violin is explained. Read it here! It’s a very interesting article and I do use it myself, as a violin teacher, to explain to students more about bowing and tone (if they are interested).
How do You Know if You are Talented for the Violin or Viola? | Violin Lounge TV #224
In this episode of Violin Lounge TV I discuss the mysteries of talent…
Before I do this I want to share with you the outcomes of a research by the Swedish psychologist Anders Ericsson. He researched three groups of conservatory students and tried to link their level of playing to the number of hours they had practiced.
How to Place Your Second and Third Finger Close Enough Together | Violin & Viola TV #217
In this video I’m going to explain something a lot of beginners struggle with: placing your second and third finger close enough together to play the semitone in tune. A lot of beginners play the second finger too low or the third finger too high or both.
How Long Should You Practice the Violin or Viola? | Violin & Viola TV #206
This video is about how much and how long one should practice the violin or viola. As you might know, it takes 10.000 hours to master something, but I don’t know if that’s what you want with the violin. To spend your 10.000 hours as effective as possible, I share with you 4 tips:
How to Keep the Space between your Index Finger and the Neck of your Violin | Violin & Viola TV #203
The advantage of supporting your violin also with your left hand is that it’s stable, comfortable (you don’t strain your neck too much) and your intonation will be better (research says).
Viola Size Guide: What Size Viola is Ideal for You?
It can be really confusing what size viola to choose. This video will help you find out which size viola is ideal for you.
Can Your Child (or You) Start Playing the Viola without Playing the Violin First?
First I want to point out that the choice of your instrument is crucial for the joy you’ll have (or won’t have) in making music.
Is Your Left Hand a “Centenbak”?
What we mean by playing with a ‘cent container’, is when you collapse your wrist and hold your violin in the palm of your left hand. Almost like you hold up your hand to receive some cash.
Improve Your Violin or Viola Playing with a Toilet Roll
Do you know you can improve your violin or viola playing with a toilet roll? You can do various exercises with one and I use it a lot when teaching my private students.
How to ReStart Playing the Violin or Viola and Get to Your Old Level as Fast as Possible
When you just picked up the violin or viola again after a long time or you are planning to restart playing, this is the right video to watch!
3 Tips for Violin or Viola Players who Feel like a Beginner Every Day
One day you have practiced and you got some great results. The next day you pick up your violin or viola and when you start playing the amazing results you got the day before are gone! Here’s what happened…
No 1 Mistake in Practicing the Violin or Viola
This episode of Violin Lounge TV is about the No 1 mistake people make in practicing the violin or viola... People don’t really know what practicing is and because of that... they don’t really practice. I will give you some tips to make your practice time more...
A Parent’s Guide for Violin or Viola Playing Children
You might be watching Violin Lounge TV not because you play the violin or viola yourself, but because your child is a young violinist or violist. You have a very important task as a parent. In this episode I give you some advice what you as a parent can do to maximize...
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[Video] Violin vs Viola: What is Ideal for You?
In this week’s episode of Violin Lounge TV we see unique footage of the battle between the violin and the viola. My boyfriend asked me what recreational drugs I took before shooting this video... Yes, it involves talking instruments growling at each other! A viola is...
Interview with Emily Williams: Violinist, Teacher and Author of ‘The Beginning Violinist’
There are hundreds of violin method books in the market and it’s almost impossible to find something that is really really new and different. Although there is so much high quality material available, violin teacher Emily Williams noticed some gaps: People who are...
How Hard is it to Start to Play the Violin as an Adult
You might have heard the violin is the most difficult instrument to play…
However, if you start to play the violin and put in the work, you can get beautiful results as an adult beginner
The First Notes and Scales You Learn on the Violin (why those sharps?)
Peter asks... Hi Zlata 🙂 I have a question connected with reading scales. I've learned for example G, D, A - major scales and each of this scales has 1,2,3 sharp keys/notes at the beginning of the piece. I know how to play each scale but how do I learn to...
What To Do if Your Fingers are Too Stiff to Play the Violin or Viola
Do your fingers sometimes feel too stiff to play a certain piece of music? Maybe when playing some fast notes? What if your fingers are too stiff to play the violin or viola? A lot of adult beginners or people who grow older and want to pick up the violin or viola...
What is Practicing the Violin or the Viola?
To play the violin or viola beautifully, you will have to practice... a lot. Lots of violinists and violists don’t know what practicing exactly is. Repeating the same piece over and over again is not the most fun nor most effective way to practice. In this...
How to Stop Your Violin or Viola from Squeaking
How to stop your violin or viola from squeaking How to stop your violin or viola from squeaking Our viewer Genesis asks: “I’ve been playing the viola for about 7 months. I’ve seen many of your videos and was wondering if you can make a video about how to prevent from...