For rich, smooth, singing #violin tone, I imagine petting a soft furry animal. This encourages a soft feeling in the fingers and palm as well as a relaxed motion of the full arm and improves lyrical passages such as the opening of #meditationfromthais by #julesmassenet When working on this idea with students, I find it best not to explain too much. #learningbyfeeling is key here! Pets or #plushanimals make great #violinpractice buddies! 2 videos: 1) Practicing the bow arm/hand feeling with #plushsloth ~swipe left~ 2) Openning phrase of #massenetmeditation #kinestheticlearning #practicebuddy #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #violinist #stringpedagogy #stringplayer #viola #cello #practiceroom #kinestheticlearner #meditationthais #violinsolo #violinlessonsforkids #violinlessonsforadults #violinmasterclass #beautifulmusic #talentedviolinist (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtgV0JAIRX/?utm_medium=tumblr