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by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Aug 17, 2016 | Bowing Technique, Play Comfortably |
This episode is all about how to have a relaxed and flexible bow hold and bow smoothly with a beautiful tone. I assume that you already have a decent bow hold. If you doubt about that, click here to watch my video on bow hold. You can do the exercise I show you in the...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Apr 14, 2016 | Play Comfortably |
This episode is specifically about the movement of your left arm while crossing strings. Also watch my other videos about string crossing more focussed on the bowing technique of it: How to Cross Strings without Noise How to Smoothly Switch between Strings with your...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Mar 31, 2016 | Start to Play |
This episode of Violin Lounge TV is about violin sizes, click here to watch the episode about viola sizes. The violin, viola and cello are available in different sizes. Smaller sizes are made for children (3/4 size and down) and adults for which the standard size is...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | 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...
by Violinist Zlata Brouwer | Nov 30, 2015 | Play Comfortably |
My Violin & Viola Academy student Susan has pain in her neck while playing the violin. She writes… Hi Zlata, I am working on the Weight vs Pressure thing but I can’t get rid of the tension in my neck etc. I also adjusted my chin- and shoulder rests and it...
