Violin Lesson #43; Introduction to Double-Stops pt.3

[nathankatica]

After watching the movie Amadeus a month ago I decided I would like to learn how to play the violin. I have used your videos as a supplement to my lessons and I would like to express my appreciation for what you do. Most people would charge a lot of money for what you do.

[xtycheung]

Thank you so much for this! It's really helpful!

[nicowolfangs]

my thumb and index finger hurts after 3-4 hours of practice

you think im squeezing the bow too much for normal volume?

but i believe its needed when doing martele or Fortissisimo

[plainrainman]

Your clear explainations and demonstrations are very helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience. I took public school string classes back in the 70s and now both of my children are taking private lessons. You are a very valuable resource, for my own resumption of playing as well as helping my children with their practice.

[Lypur]

I agree completely

[jmbrunson34]

sometimes I hear it... most times... well I got no clue. when I do hear it is sounds like "Wah wah wah waaah waaah waaaaaah"

does that make any sense?

[professorV]

Yes, that's it! Good ear!

[xiaoleideng]

also, just recalled from the video I took while taking lesson. My teacher told me to imagine dimensions. there are 7 dimensions of string: E/A/D/G/EA/AD/DG. The trick is to let my elbow memorize the dimension and keep pushing/pulling in that dimension. Easy to say, hard to do though.

[professorV]

Yes, very hard!

Suzuki used to say: "knowledge is not skill. Knowledge plus 10,000 times equals skill".

[xiaoleideng]

I really appreciate this video. I sometimes heard the scratching sound because my elbow is not enough outward. does your left shoulder tired out fast if you really bring your elbow out like that? Do you think it is normal that my left shoulder got tired 5 minutes into practice on G string. Thanks.

[professorV]

I think getting tired is to be expected with anything like this that is still new. Do not over-practice, but build up your practice sessions. There is a risk of injury if you do too much, too soon.

[professorV]

Also, make sure you are just swinging the elbow and not squeezing either the fingers/thumb or the shoulder/head.