Wohlfahrt Op. 45 Violin Etude, #1

[killerpupa]

the 4th finger won't be a problem if you don't move your whole hand like you say to. Just move the second finger back

[maryam0psy]

have you heard of a book called the young violinist's tutor duet book? its by wm c honeyman and apparently not widely published.

[71603oneday]

Thank you for posting this. I have just finshed practicing this etude. I have not played the violin in a while and I wanted to get back in the swing of things and I thought these etudes would be a great chance for me to dust off my skills. And, they have worked so far. I find your tips to very good and I us them tomorrow when I pratice. Thank you!

[822violin]

Hello Prof V, Thank you so much for all the various videos/exercises and "tips" you provide. I fold you on UTube a yr ago and now feel comfortable to comment. I am studying the Wohlfhart Op45 series last fall w/my teacher Mildred Zitt of Toms River, NJ. You have provided me w/tremendous insights or confirmation of what she teaches me weekly.  Thanks again. Hope to chat often.

[hobbitg3]

@professorV hi professorv :) do you know where can i find wohlfahrt audio tracks? i would like to have the opus 38 tracks or piano tracks :) thanks

[hobbitg3]

hi professorv do you know where can i find wohlfahrt opus 38 piano accompaniment or violin? plss im stuck with ones lol

[geetarxist]

good job

[PhilTheViolinist]

Hey my teacher wants me to memorize this before next week. Do you have any tips for me? Thanks much appreciated.

[jusmonica1]

I appreciate all of your videos. You explain everything so well. I love how you clarify things. Thank You for taking time to post videos such as these for us!

[dlbryant07]

about what suzuki level is this first etude? do you think a student who has finished book 1 is ready for this?

[tullochgorum]

Great thumb tip - fixed my weak 4th finger! Thanks as always...

[DebraMisse]

thank you so much

[Mah150491]

would you mind to make a video with Etude #7?

[tenderfootV]

Hi, I have put some videos up to help people play the Wohlfahrt etudes in tune. If anyone thinks they are useful I will put the rest of them up, they really helped me with my intonation. Thanks

[lifeng4209]

@tenderfootV thanks for the videos. It helps me.

[firepunk]

Just perfect!

Great job, you're helping the world

[soleil0110]

Hell ProV, 1st, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

I just started playing the violin a few weeks ago and Im completly passionate about it. Next year will be time for college and I was hoping of enrolling in the music departement... the audition is in March 2010 and im required to do: Scales and Arpeggios : G and A major, B minor , 3 octaves, with various bowings, One etude and two pieces. I am willing to make all the effort necessary to get into that class but I was just wondering is it remotly possible??

[devonrtucker]

Thanks for the tips professorV!

Been working on this (for viola) for the past week. My instructor recommends bringing the elbow further under the instrument (away from the body) and pivoting on the third to keep the pinkie relaxed but bent. The combination of the low second and the fourth can be especially difficult on a viola!

Cheers!

[dragknuckle]

I can't say "Wohlfahrt" without snickering. My study of counterpoint has been even more embarassing ever since I got "Gradus ad Parnassum" by Johannes Fux.

[RoyalMaui]

Haha. This is exactly what my teacher told me in my last lesson, too. But i forgot it afterwards again, thank you!

[yoshi3329]

I just got this book yesterday! I haven't played for a year so I trying to get back in shape. I bought the book because I saw this video and I really love it. Do more from this book and if possible what other music study books do you recommend? You should do a short video on that.

[Sylfira]

I think I'd like to have a teacher like you!

[fernViolin]

i could not play sonatas cause i do not understand notes on the scale

but when it comes to operas like ave maria

i can play those types of pieces cause they have lyrics which can easily be matched to the violin's tune

cause they have lyrics

[BippyToT]

Ahh Im doing variation 5 and so far its pretty good except sometimes I do 4 or 3 to a bow by mistake.. when you do the scales youu know.. up or down? Well This helped a bit :]

[sourelectric]

the variations are a pain.. haha but good video!

[sourelectric]

ooo all my teachers students use wolfahrt op 45. and sevcik and hrimaly..

[czimon]

waaa!!! me too! wolfahrt, sevcik, hrimaly and kayser.

[sourelectric]

WOAW. MY TEACHER SAYS I NEED KAYSER LATER.! OMFG..

Do we have the same teacher or something? even tho ure in teh phillipines O_O omfg...

[246trinitrotoluene]

wolfhart is good for beginners, good for bowing.

kreutzer is essential. if nothing else, work through the kreutzer etudes (not in numerical order). the master heifetz said it himself "it's the professional's handbook"

after that, rode/gavinies/dont have some good studies, but dont bore yourself playing them all. and paganini's 24 caprice are good for the ultimate test

kreutzer and paganini are the only two ive played completely... etudes tend to be boring :P (but useful).

[eddymontreal]

First of all, congrats for the great work and clips you're putting online. I'm an adult violin learner and I went through some of your videos. They are of great inspiration and you explain with clarity and simplicity the technique or principle to achieve. The Wohlfahrt's series made me revisit these etudes to get a fresh look on their purpose. I believe the 4th finger and my old bad habits make it quiet difficult to fix the position of the pinky but your tips are certainly helping. Thank you!

[FLviolinstudent08]

Wow, I have been working on this for a while and needed the info you provided here. Thanks!!

[DarknDevil]

do you play somewhere over the rainbow?

I don't know how to read sheet musics... But it's possible to play violin without read sheet, right? :s

[professorV]

I play by ear all the time and think it's a great skill that should be developed. The more you're on the instrument and the more you attempt to play by ear the easier it becomes. Suzuki violin students are often particularly good at this skill.

Folk fiddlers almost ALWAYS play by ear and even look down on players who use sheet music either to learn or perform.

[chucku516]

on the first 7 notes is it the same string?

[professorV]

Yes, if you play the E with a 4th finger - which I recommend here since you are not crossing strings.

[xiaoleideng]

thanks for your hard work ! I just managed to finished this piece during my final exam period. and I have to say I found those kind of Etude better than what is on suzuki. I felt that I benefit a lot from the Etude, and the melody is nice too.

[professorV]

Hey, how's life? Thanks for the comment. I really like the Wohlfahrt Etudes as well, but did not when I was a boy! I liked your Godfather Theme video - good work!

[menuhin]

Thank you so much Todd!

All learners of the violin on youtube are going to benefit from your teachings and thank you! :)

[pikachoi2007]

HI Mr Todd, I got this Wohlfahrt, easiest beginning method for violin, OP38. Is that different from Op45?

[professorV]

Joseph, No they are different. I believe it goes Op. 38, then Op 74 and finally Op. 45 (from easiest to hardest). Some of the Op. 45 is pretty tough (and hardly ever played, it seems - specifically the end of book two). Many of the first 30 are very accessible. Pick them up if you can!

[s2020b]

u dont understand how helpfull this is

[pikachoi2007]

Thanks alot, I just got OP 38. HUHUHU. I'll try to check if we got here in our country

[Linuxica]

Thank you!

I have the problem of a short finger, besides it's a little bend to the next finger so when I curved it, it points to my palm center...sorry, I'm not sure if I explain it correctly.

Anyway thank you!! :D

[professorV]

Yes, I understand. The curved end of your pinky probably forces you to reach further up the neck to get it in tune. Perhaps the lower thumb placement will help this! Good luck with it.

[fervorviolinist]

Oh, I forgot to mention earlier; can you organize your videos into playlists (or whatever they're called) so that it's easier to pick and choose which of your videos to watch? For instance, you could start a playlist on bow technique, another for the Wolfahrt etudes, etc. Just an idea that I thought could improve the utility and accessibility of your fine videos.

[professorV]

I know it's difficult to find things. I didn't plan to do so many videos when I started (actually, there was no planning at all on my part). Now I can't change the order from the way they were posted. If you look at the title, it should be by subject. If there are multiple videos on a subject, they are listed as "String Crossing part 1", etc. Sorry it's not more clear though!

[professorV]

Ahhh, I get it now. Forgive me, I'm old. I'm working on playlists now. TE

[fervorviolinist]

Thanks for putting up the playlists, prof!

[fervorviolinist]

Wow, I really really like your new idea here. Hopefully you'll get started on Kreutzer and Gavinies soon for your more advanced e-students! Thanks, and please keep up the great work!

[professorV]

Thank you - I will try to get to Kreutzer at some point as well - since I have so many students working on it. Regards!