Ascending classical shift. Sometimes known as a “beginning” shift since you move on the finger that begins the shift. Also referred to as an “old finger” shift since the shifting finger is in the original or old position. 1) Play the notes of the shift with an intermediate guide tone (old finger). Play with full tone - bow should have constant weight through the shift. 2) move the intermediate/guide note closer to the destination - bow remains heavy - full tone 3) Move the intermediate note even closer to the destination and lighten the finger. During the shift, the guide finger will glide on the string but the string will not be touching the fingerboard. When the guide finger arrives in the new position, it remains light as the destination finger drops. Bow remains heavy in the string. Avoid lightening the bow as you lighten the guide finger. 4) Think of the intermediate note while only sounding the printed notes. Keep the bow heavy. If there is noise between the notes, it is the timing/accuracy of the left hand that must be refined. Go back and repeat the previous steps slowly and with excellent tone. #violintechnique #classicalmusic #100daysofpractice #60secondsofclassical #techniquematters #violinteacher #violin #violinist #pedagogue #violinistsofinstagram #practicepracticepractice #classicalytrained #practicingviolin #violinlife #mozartconcerto #mozartviolinconcerto #practiceviolin #practiceroom #violintutorial #practiceeveryday #practicesaveslives #violinclass #stringsattached #stringplayer #violinconcerto (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFemv5_Aoln/?igshid=xb4in33bs9mz
