#stringcrossings

[willhurdstrings]

#violinpractice🎻 #stringcrossings When I feel “tangled up” with rapid string crossing passages such as these in #sicilienneandrigaudon by #fritzkreisler , I separate the left and right hands by fingering on the “shoulder” of the violin and playing open strings. This #violinpractice brings intense awareness to what each hand is doing and makes the passage more confident! Two videos: 1) mm 7-8 ~swipe left~ 2) mm 31-32 #sicilienne #rigaudon #kreisler #kreislermusic #violinteacher #violinlesson #playviolin #violinlove #violinguy #violinmaster #violinmasterclass #lesstalkmoremuzik🔥🔥🔥🔥 #practiceroom #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #violinvirtuoso #violin #violinist #viola (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXixk7yrZsC/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

#stringcrossings #cellopractice with #violoncellodaspalla In rapid #bariolage string crossing passages, it is necessary to minimize the motion of the upper arm to avoid generating too much inertia and lose control. I practice holding some light weight spacing objects to keep the upper arm still and train the motion of the forearm and wrist. Two videos: 1) #kreutzer #etude no 13 - This passage is primarily on the E and A strings so the upper arm should be released and close to the body - approximately a #seaweedpackaging distance away! ~swipe left~ 2) For passages primarily on the A and D strings, I use a #ricecracker package! #perpetualmotion from #suzukimethodviolin The best part is I get a delicious snack when practice is complete! #hmartfoods @hmartofficial #cellolesson #violinpedagogy #violintechnique #stringplayer #stringpedagogy #musicpractice #hellocello #cellolove #cellofun #violinfun #violinteacher #suzukiviolinschool #violadaspalla #violoncellopiccolo (at Washington, DC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV219VYAmel/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

#practicingviolin #stringcrossings in #allegro by Joseph Hector Fiocco (1703-1741) Two videos: 1) Practice at or close to performance tempo pausing at each string crossing. At each pause, change strings swiftly and wait about one second before proceeding to the next change of string. 2) Performance tempo with no pauses. In fast pieces, with many string crossings it is common to unintentionally #pullthestring before the hair fully arrives on the new string. This practice ensures the string crossing occurs as swiftly as possible so the hair is ready to pull the new string with #beautifultone #violintechnique #violinteacher #suzukimethodviolin #book6 #concertviolinist #violinvirtuoso #suzukiviolinteacher #practiceroom #violinpractice🎻 #violintips #violinworld #violinpracticetime #violintime #practicevideo #violinpedagogy #baroquemusiclovers #beautifulmusic #iloveviolin #violinmaster #violinlesson (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQdY4hSgaJW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[willhurdstrings]

With its 5 #strings #stringcrossings on #violoncellodaspalla are challenging. I use #etude no 7 by #kreutzer for practice. Here’s what I do (3 videos): 1) End each note on the next note, then wait before playing it. This ensures both the left hand finger and the bow hair are prepared in advance of each note. ~swipe left~ 2) Repeat each note. This creates more time to prepare each string crossing in the mind while reducing the amount of time given to the actual change of strings. Use the time offered by the repetition to plan each string crossing. Accomplish each change of strings quickly and with a smooth natural motion. Repeating notes an odd number of times preserves the bow direction for each note. ~swipe left~ 3) String crossings are smooth and accurate! #kreutzeretudes #practiceroom #practicediaries #cellopractice #violinpractice #violintechnique #violintips #cellolover #violinteacher #staccato #practiceroomrevelations #babycello #musicpractice #suzukiviolinteacher #practicemakesprogress #practicepracticepractice #practiceeveryday #365daysofpractice #violinmasterclass #cellomasterclass (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI0fSb-g8AV/?igshid=1tlyt7ckrjwnj