Violin Lesson #55; Springing Arpeggios

[cadence0dakota19]

after 9 years im finally getting another violin, a Cecilio, and have been watch your video lessons, and remembering what i was taught years ago, brings back memories i thought were long forgotten, thank you for the joy you've brought back in my life.

[13rawk]

Whatwahtwahtwathwahtwhat

That was amazing. You really should have shown an example at the beginning of it.

[yonyue]

Yep. With a new bow that actually bounces and your video, I'm finally getting the arpeggiated passage in the Saint Saens Intro & Rondo Cap. Thanks muchos.

[yonyue]

Finally getting it! Thank you.

[8palmsofpower]

Woah. posts like this one remind me just how much scope for learning and development there is with the violin (at least for me). I can either get completely depressed now, or totally excited that I picked such a rich, complex and infinately beautiful instrument to learn. Before I finished the sentence I had already opted for the latter. Thanks for the inspiration.

[OnTheVerg1]

I like this video. However, I was looking for "Saltando" bowing that is used in Prince Igor Violin II No. 17 at the Presto. It would help if I could see a demonstration for that.

[armonici]

any advice if the apreggios begin on the E string, not the G? Like E A D G G D A E E and so on? Should it starts down bow perhaps? Great vid by the way.

[Pequenno54]

excelent :)

[thekidwhocameback]

professor V, Could you explain what "Viotti's style of bowing" is? This came up on Sevcik. Can you tell me where I can find this example? or could you post a video about it? Thank you for all your videos. Very generous of your time...

[TheAquaRover]

holy hell that is impressive

[Ereshkigal616]

.....gosh i want a teacher for violin........

[llamatube]

You're great. I'm going to be picking up my first violin sometime this year and I'm definitely going to go through many of your tutorials.

[GaleoDeus]

This is wonderful. Very informative.

Completely unrelated question: where does one find a tall chinrest like that? Thanks!

[zec2006]

I find this vdeo usefull, but dear professorV i can not hear your d string when you go down to g string, after repeating e string. I must hear all strings, very accurately.

[SkrPchr3]

@zec2006

Do you hear 8 notes in each cycle? It's very clear. If you can count the 8 notes, then he must have hit that D string. What else could it be? If he didn't hit the D clearly, you'd hear 7 notes.

[mojamal]

Hi, thanks for your interesting videos, these are very useful lessons and information not only for violin students but for teachers as well.

[professorV]

Hi mojamal, I did try to present the information in a way that would work for the teacher or the student, That's for your vote of confidence!

[mathiaskobel]

Thanks a lot! I found this video very useful for my sevcik excercises!

[Amarynthine]

I have an unbalanced  bow, its heavier in the upper part, does that affect my playing?

[BarrageHero]

Hey Prof,

I have been looking for a video that accurately describes this technique for a while. I can honestly say that yours is by far the most helpful. I have come across other videos that explain this technique, but not in such wonderful detail as this. Thank you so very much! This will come in handy, as I am working on Mendelssohn now.

[professorV]

Thanks, BarrageHero. Good luck with the Mendelssohn!

[hofstra1718]

Hi Todd can you post a video of the thirs movement of mendelssohn violin concerto there is alot of bowing techniques there thanks

[handelviola]

Dear Todd,

what are your thoughts on the use and not use of shoulder rests? i noticed on some of your video you are using one and some you don't. thanks

Si

[dewery123]

my teacher was teaching me how to do these and i busted my bridge:) im a clutz

[Sortilegio1000]

!!Trés, trés bon cours de violon, c'est gentil de votre part de compartir les cours, on apprens beaucoup quand on est vraiment interesés, il n'y a pas de doute, felicitations vraiment!! Bon continuation et bonjour de la Frànce

[ugforthewin]

Makes me want to take up the Violin even more, excellent stuff.

[Rialas]

You have great control/technique Professor Todd.

[bailezz]

Todd, your lessons are so informative. I have been watching them for quite some time now and surprised to find out today that your teacher was a student of Paul Rolland. Small world. We just purchase his CD "Action in String Playing" along with the companion book from Mr. Rollands son. My husband and I are novice students and are have been taking lessons from Mr. Rolland's son who is amazing... Thanks for the the video and the simplified instructions you teach.

[professorV]

Hi bailezz, thank you for your note.  Please give him my warmest regards and best of luck to you with your studies!

[360FFrPyl3]

Im glad we are getting help for us who dont have the time or funds to visit a local teacher if infact we have 1 locallly.

Finally we are able to get connected to prominent teacher via the Net. I am so greatful that we have all you guys. Thank you Violin Professor.

[Fiddlerpt]

Thanks Todd! I'll give it a try.

Regards, Carlos

[Fiddlerpt]

Hallo Todd

First things first I'd like to congratulate you on the great teaching videos you have made. I now have a question that is completely un-related with the video in question. I have noticed in your latest videos that you have been using a different chin rest and I'm curious to know what it is? I have a long neck and think a high chin rest like that would be perfect for me.

Thanks

Regards Carlos

[professorV]

Carlos, I have two chinrests that I have modified by adding extra wood to the base. The first is a Flesch model with the hump, which is mounted over the tailpiece. The second is the Vermeer, which you see in this video. Both work pretty well for me and allow me to play without a shoulder rest. Over-the-tailpiece chinrests are supposed to be better for people with short arms, making it easier to bow at the tip. I actually like the Flesch model better, even though I don't have short arms.

[fiddlinmatt]

good tip about the wrist motion creating the impulse. Hadn't heard it before but now I can't wait to try it.

[professorV]

Matt, You are talking about the E string up-bow stroke, right? I was taught to give the 2nd E a small accent with the wrist. In Frank Thistleton's book 'Modern Violin Technique' (1922), he says "When the highest string is reached, a slight accent is given in the upward stroke (the 2nd E) by means of the forefinger, which allows the bow to spring back again to its starting place."

[fiddlinmatt]

It makes a lot of sense. I think I was just interested in the generation of the bounce from the wrist motion you were doing at 1:20-30. Thought that looked like a good idea. Just did Scheherezade with an orchestra I play in so the whole technical idea is still floating around in my head. I can't exactly describe how I did what I did to get it done, but i know it sounded good. Definitely will try your technique though.

[gmajadim]

Thank you very much. Very concise. You are very good at explaining things.

[zeagle79]

Talk about a master class in 4:41.... Yes, that seems tough! Great work Todd.

[professorV]

Thanks, Al.

[zeagle79]

I updated your pages at Fiddler Cove and highlighted you 'again', at the Front Entrance... Since everything going on in life, I haven't had time to practice for a week now and it's aggravating me to no ends--but priorities first I guess. So's, I'm just gonna kick it and get done what must be done freeing my focus, and review in my mind etc...

[pikachoi2007]

Hi teacher Todd, I will be in San Jose California this coming Sunday. My flight will be tomorrow. Hope to see you in person. I will be there for 6 months doing some work related job.  5 stars here for another great lessons

[professorV]

Hi Joseph, California should be great! Welcome to the US.

[rghoyos]

Very good lesson, thank you. This looks quite difficult, though ...

[fungyiucho]

very good lesson. Thanks Professor:)

[professorV]

Thank you, Mr. Fung.

[studentoflife01]

Hello Professor, I am student. I must ask you a question that may, or may not be relevent to your feild. It is what is Creativity?

[imfire24]

you're great professor, thanks for the lesson