one extra tip about syllabus: try to stick with the one you choose. many things in a grade level in ABRSM is on another grade level in RCM and vice-versa. each one have their specific requirements for each grade. it could be confusing if you use more than one.
Dr. Lee, one issue that I haven't been able to perform well is spiccato. I keep reading is about finding the "bounce". My bounce is too high. Too high, in my mind is too slow. I move closer to the frog and the bounce gets small, but even then my spiccato doesn't work. I know, practice it. But, is there any technique that I can practice to lead me to a spiccato? Pearlman has a very funny anecdote on learning spiccato, but it's just a funny story, nothing really helpful. Any ideas?
Thank you so much for your comment. I have a video that may answer some of your questions. Please have a look when you have time - would love to know how it goes. Best to you. th-cam.com/video/OOEz3J6mda8/w-d-xo.html
OK Dr Lee. I reviewed that lesson. Great tips I can practice. I'll experiment the bounce with different bow tensions, varying the distance from the balance pt of bow. I now have lots of ideas and factors I can practice. Thank you for breaking this down.
Merry Christmas to you. If you have others who are interested in a topic on intervals i wanted to express an interest in such a video. I have a method book by Nicholas Laoureux called A practical method for violin part one and two. He addresses the major keys and focuses early on intervals. Sam Applebaum also briefly mentions intervals in his method book. Is interval identification icing on the cake or does that come with practicing arpeggios to a degree. Too music theory oriented? Curious.
David, thank you for prompting this great topic. I think intervals are an important facet of note reading and analysis on the violin, and it's definitely an approachable topic within Music Theory. I confess I tend to incorporate theory in violin lessons only as needed, but it's so helpful to know one's intervals. I think the easiest way to learn them without much effort is while practicing double stops (and arpeggios, as you mention). I will definitely incorporate this topic into videos coming soon. Laoureux's method is fascinating, but I think for a more sophisticated or mature player who enjoys a methodical, analytical, patient approach.
Thank you, and a Merry Christmas to you!
one extra tip about syllabus: try to stick with the one you choose. many things in a grade level in ABRSM is on another grade level in RCM and vice-versa. each one have their specific requirements for each grade. it could be confusing if you use more than one.
Yes, absolutely. Thank you so much for making the clarification. Best...
Dr. Lee, one issue that I haven't been able to perform well is spiccato. I keep reading is about finding the "bounce". My bounce is too high. Too high, in my mind is too slow. I move closer to the frog and the bounce gets small, but even then my spiccato doesn't work. I know, practice it. But, is there any technique that I can practice to lead me to a spiccato? Pearlman has a very funny anecdote on learning spiccato, but it's just a funny story, nothing really helpful. Any ideas?
Thank you so much for your comment. I have a video that may answer some of your questions. Please have a look when you have time - would love to know how it goes. Best to you.
th-cam.com/video/OOEz3J6mda8/w-d-xo.html
OK Dr Lee. I reviewed that lesson. Great tips I can practice. I'll experiment the bounce with different bow tensions, varying the distance from the balance pt of bow. I now have lots of ideas and factors I can practice. Thank you for breaking this down.
Merry Christmas to you. If you have others who are interested in a topic on intervals i wanted to express an interest in such a video. I have a method book by Nicholas Laoureux called A practical method for violin part one and two. He addresses the major keys and focuses early on intervals. Sam Applebaum also briefly mentions intervals in his method book. Is interval identification icing on the cake or does that come with practicing arpeggios to a degree. Too music theory oriented? Curious.
David, thank you for prompting this great topic. I think intervals are an important facet of note reading and analysis on the violin, and it's definitely an approachable topic within Music Theory. I confess I tend to incorporate theory in violin lessons only as needed, but it's so helpful to know one's intervals. I think the easiest way to learn them without much effort is while practicing double stops (and arpeggios, as you mention). I will definitely incorporate this topic into videos coming soon. Laoureux's method is fascinating, but I think for a more sophisticated or mature player who enjoys a methodical, analytical, patient approach.