Aug 17, 2016 | Bowing Technique, Play Comfortably
[Video] How to Train a Relaxed Bow Hold | Violin Lounge TV #246 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...
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...
Dec 4, 2014 | Play in Tune, Rhythm
Do your left hand and right hand sometimes have a quarrel? In this episode you’ll see my hands quarreling with each other! R: You always play out of tune! L: You make a bad tone! R: That’s because you can’t do vibrato! L: You are always out of bow and you scratch and...
Nov 13, 2014 | Bowing Technique
pinky In your violin or viola lesson your teacher might have instructed you to make your pinky round and set it on top the bow. This is easier said than done. Loads of violin and viola players struggle with this. Pamela writes: I am learning to play beginning violin...
Sep 21, 2013 | Play Comfortably
What To Do if the Ball of Your Thumb Hurts While Playing Violin, Viola or Cello Does the ball of your thumb (thenar eminence muscle) hurts while or after playing violin, viola or cello? What To Do if the Ball of Your Thumb Hurts While Playing Violin, Viola or Cello Do...