Category Archives: Intermediate Techniques

Intermediate Techniques

Back to School! Violin Playing Tips Online

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Back to school is around the corner. For violin students brushing up on violin playing and who would like online violin playing tips, here are two suggestions to get you started. Violinmasterclass.com While it is not intended to replace a violin teacher, it provides important concepts and offers a chance to observe a great violin…

Mom was Right: Good Posture is Everything

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I have heard over and over again the continuous debate about whether violinists ought to use shoulder rests or not. I am not for nor against it. All I care about is whether the setup of holding the violin will support good posture, and enable one to play with maximum ease and minimum tension. This…