Violin/Viola Video Lesson No. 1: Playing Off The String

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Uploaded by on Nov 18, 2007

An extension of String Postings at http://andrewfilmer.wordpress.com/
and in answer to a YouTube question.

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  • I am 46 and have a viola in my closet, I have not played sence the 7th grade that is almost 35 years ago, I now have 2 chidern of my own. I want them to learn. I could kick myself for not contenuing my lessions. my kids will play if it kills them

  • As a performer and teacher, I found your video helpful. You are a very talented teacher and your video was inspiring.

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  • Nice vid. I want to learn viola and this solved my problem "what if I won´t get used to bow". Thank you!

  • thank you so much! You really helped with me with my song "Santa at Symphony"

  • Fantastic video, your camera-presence is great. You play so beautifully! I've recently picked my old viola up again (last I played was... 10 years ago) and am sort of starting over again. Thank you for the help!

    @AngelixArch

    I beg to differ; I myself was forced to learn to play the piano, and I positively despised it at the beginning. My parents had to threaten to take privileges away to get me to practice, and I wanted to quit quite often. However, I have continued to play for 13 years, by my

  • Thanks! Im just learning to play the viola and am clueless. This video made me a little less clueless thanks!

  • @babytaz2yo

    That's a bit sad to force your child to play something that they may not like. I for instance chose to play the violin. No one else made me play it, just myself. Those who aren't motivated will only 'learn' how to play, they will never excel and be better than that.

  • i can now control my bow... thank you!

  • Thank you!Wonderful:)

  • thanks a lot . I want to buy a violin and I think that I would begin to learn from your lessons ! :)

  • @babytaz2yo Well, it's never too late, you could always take lessons with your kids!

  • VERY cool technique. I haven't seen this in any other video.

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