Yizhak Schotten
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THE ART OF THE LEFT HAND: Developing Left-Hand Technique to Achieve Artistry
THE ART OF THE LEFT HAND
Developing Left-Hand Technique
to Achieve Artistry
with violist Yizhak Schotten
(2024)
A companion video to The Art of the Bow Arm (2017),
violist Yizhak Schotten illustrates methods of left hand techniques to improve intonation, tone, dexterity, harmonics, and maneuvrability of the left hand on the viola in order to improve playing and expression. These methods combine Mr. Schotten's lifetime of experience on the instrument and that which was passed on to him by his mentor, William Primrose.
Chapters:
Introduction 00:00
01. On Sound and Intonation 02:29
02. Intonation 04:06
03. Practicing Scales and Arpeggios 07:39
04. Chromatic Scales 14:50
05. Double Stops 18:06
06. Thirds 20:12
07. Fifths, Sixths, and Octaves 25:53
08. Enharmonic Changes 35:34
09. Finger Dexterity 36:23
10. Vibrato 38:55
11. Colors 46:09
12. Harmonics and Open Strings 49:23
13. Shifting 53:00
14. Slides 59:04
Conclusion and Credits 1:03:42
produced by Yizhak Schotten
production assistance by Dave Schall, Sam Koeppe, and Katherine Collier
Recorded, filmed, and edited by Dave Schall
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  • @lebu2006
    @lebu2006 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Super awesome Bravoooo!!!!!

  • @ericwarncke
    @ericwarncke 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    There are HUGE pieces of advice in here - 6:20 is incredible. Playing a trill to find the right intonation instead of using a vibrato is brilliant. This is over an hour of BANGER information. THANK YOU.

  • @Bilscamp
    @Bilscamp 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It's difficult to watch this so soon after his passing. Thank you for everything, professor. R.I.P.

  • @violanoodlin3717
    @violanoodlin3717 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really appreciate this. Thank you everyone who worked to bring this forward posthumously. Eternally thankful for the help these lessons have provided.

    • @drbracken73
      @drbracken73 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We actually completed this two days before he passed. He had a hand in every part of this right up to completion.

    • @YangYangInPDX
      @YangYangInPDX 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@drbracken73may I ask what illness he had before passing? I had several phone conversations with him 5 years ago when my son was applying for college. He sounded so nice and sincere.

  • @ArikK-j9p
    @ArikK-j9p 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Adank🎉!

  • @hyrumkohler
    @hyrumkohler 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    RIP Professor Schotten 😢

    • @ab-zg8pt
      @ab-zg8pt 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Oh no! I didn't know he passed away 😞

    • @fyw3926
      @fyw3926 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ab-zg8ptHe passed away on Sep.23rd...He was very sick when he made this recording.

    • @YangYangInPDX
      @YangYangInPDX 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@fyw3926do you know the cause of his death? I was shocked when I heard the news. I had several phone conversations with him 5 years ago when my son was applying for college. I never met him though but he sounded so nice and sincere.

  • @nowhereman6391
    @nowhereman6391 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🎻❤🎵🎶

  • @soup6847
    @soup6847 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    !!

  • @fyw3926
    @fyw3926 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @SigraCapuleti
    @SigraCapuleti หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had the honour to study with Prof Schotten before and during my time at the University of Michigan. May your memory be for a blessing, Prof Schotten.

  • @Bilscamp
    @Bilscamp หลายเดือนก่อน

    R.I.P. to one of the greatest violists of all time

  • @BalkanRadio
    @BalkanRadio หลายเดือนก่อน

    R.I.P

  • @enzocypriani5055
    @enzocypriani5055 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is phenomenal work, thank you so much for sharing.

  • @paayoub
    @paayoub 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for helping my doubts

  • @benhames6546
    @benhames6546 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    charmian was my teacher and i just accidentially came across your channel Yizhak!

  • @kingsleydyson4841
    @kingsleydyson4841 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You Sir. I have played violin for years, now just started cello, enjoying that immensely. Your instruction will definitely help me improve technique on both instruments.

  • @theviolinos_
    @theviolinos_ 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇵🇸

  • @alejandrorevenga7892
    @alejandrorevenga7892 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the Brahms e minor cello sonata!? 😮😢

  • @rosmoso4245
    @rosmoso4245 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic, where can I find the score?

    • @yizhakschotten4669
      @yizhakschotten4669 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. Years ago I got it from Oxford University Press, London.

  • @cehussey
    @cehussey ปีที่แล้ว

    I suspect Hindemith got his hands on some Bartók scores or attended a concert where the Hungarian composer was among those featured. I can hear that influence in this 1922 piece.

  • @lebu2006
    @lebu2006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Supercool ❤

  • @cicicns
    @cicicns ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you very much sir

  • @paulgroh7621
    @paulgroh7621 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Yizhak, I remember when you and Charmian Gadd played this Divertimento at the International Viola Congress in Houston in 1983. So glad you've posted it here!

  • @esthermarcus5135
    @esthermarcus5135 ปีที่แล้ว

    איזה רעיונות מיוחדים!! תודה רבה על האפשרות שאתה נותן לנו לנסות אותם בעצמינו! אין כמו מוח יהודי!!! תודה רבה !!

  • @uphealth5555
    @uphealth5555 ปีที่แล้ว

    The demonstration is amazing....

  • @RockStarOscarStern634
    @RockStarOscarStern634 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use Helicore Strings which are thinner to allow for quicker bow response along w/ a CodaBow Joule.

  • @SarumChoirmaster
    @SarumChoirmaster ปีที่แล้ว

    I am a 65 year old male retired professional violist and native of Kentucky. I heard you play once long long ago in 1974 with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Then later met you at EKU in 1980, I believe. I once studied briefly with Trampler, Virginia Schneider, Burton Fine, Joe Ceo, Marcia Ferrito, Joe Pietropalo and others. I would have liked to study with you back then. Unfortunatelty, I lacked funds and became an Anglican and Catholic cathedral choirmaster and organist. I still practice 2 hours every day. I think of you often and especial like watching your video - THE ART OF BOWING! I have written and arranged many composition for viola. However, I can't seem to get others interested in my compositions and arrangements because it takes money to place ads on most viola sites and magazines. - www.youtube.com/@SarumChoirmaster/videos

  • @ab-zg8pt
    @ab-zg8pt ปีที่แล้ว

    What beautiful musicians, such an inspiration. Mr. Scotten is such a proficient, world-class pedagogue!

  • @ab-zg8pt
    @ab-zg8pt ปีที่แล้ว

    Penzner's tone is what a viola should sound like! Just like Yizhak's tone - so full and rich!

  • @abhinavkhandrika7983
    @abhinavkhandrika7983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing playing!!

  • @hans_hamburger
    @hans_hamburger ปีที่แล้ว

    What a digusting picture to a wonderful music! Covering the faces with a muzzle is an insult to life and the music!

  • @hans_hamburger
    @hans_hamburger ปีที่แล้ว

    In spite of nice playing it is disgusting to see amusician with a muzzle covering the face - no one can breathe with the music like this....👎

  • @DieterLo1
    @DieterLo1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Tips ! Thanks!!!

  • @nathanfichter8629
    @nathanfichter8629 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good recording and balanced mix. Good sounding viola and piano. Good performances.

  • @saeedsaeediviola
    @saeedsaeediviola ปีที่แล้ว

    🎻😍💯💫

  • @saeedsaeediviola
    @saeedsaeediviola ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks

  • @SF-ru3lp
    @SF-ru3lp ปีที่แล้ว

    Only 4.8k likes in 5 years!! This is all one could ever want or need in one's violin/viola learning. A total compendium clearly and succinctly explained and demonstrated. I will be 'glued' to this video, section by section. An incredible blessing. Thank you Mr Schotten. Thank you TH-cam. G Ire adult student

  • @TheMatthalto
    @TheMatthalto ปีที่แล้ว

    Scarry🥴😜

  • @withpianochannel
    @withpianochannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 🔥 🔥

  • @johnalexander301
    @johnalexander301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Schotten, Great video. Thank you for producing this valuable content. I am hoping you can do a video focusing on the bow hold.

  • @aysekaraoglan5614
    @aysekaraoglan5614 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wondelrful teacher..wonderful personality ...amazing violinis...

  • @aksimagev
    @aksimagev 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! Helped my daughter so much.

  • @geraintparfitt8073
    @geraintparfitt8073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did Primrose play without a shoulder rest... ?

    • @yizhakschotten4669
      @yizhakschotten4669 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He held it in his hand. He told me that once he was in the party with Nathan Milstein. It was a chamber music party and when they took a break,Milstein was leaning his back on the piano, cigarette hanging from the corner of his mouth, the violin on his chest and he was was playing Paganini caprices…..

  • @yupeihsiao
    @yupeihsiao 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    so good music where can purchase ? thanks for sharing!

  • @henry_carq4273
    @henry_carq4273 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    💪💪👷🎼🎻👏👏👏👏🙌 Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🙆🏻‍♂️

  • @jamesbell6203
    @jamesbell6203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've listened to this recording since it came out and have always been inspired by it, truly remarkable. Sehr kraftvoll, indeed!

  • @manuelcasas8013
    @manuelcasas8013 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely pure gold. Thanks a million.

  • @georgianamurray802
    @georgianamurray802 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing these concepts!

  • @parkcitychambermusicsociet938
    @parkcitychambermusicsociet938 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is wonderful. Thank you again.

  • @omarxgamer7948
    @omarxgamer7948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a shame playing the Viola 😂