Violin Lesson #22; Vibrato (hand/wrist)

***See my new vibrato video, VIOLIN VIBRATO TUTORIAL- NEW TIPS FOR RELAXATION*** This video is part 1, wrist/hand vibrato. Part 2 is about arm vibrato.

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[herkson101]

You have a great way of teaching but...My hand has died!!!!!!!!

[professorV]

Hi herkson101, I made another vibrato just last week in an attempt to help you relax while learning vibrato. Good luck!

[TheOtherSideses]

Hello professor, I've always wondered ever since learning arm vibrato, is it preferable to be using wrist vibrato? All the accomplished violinists I've seen in person use hand vibrato, and I was wondering if there's a difference in the sound that it creates. Thanks.

[professorV]

Hi TheOtherSideses, If you watch Isaac Stern or Joshua Bell, you'll see arm vibrato. I believe it is more taxing to use arm vibrato, which can lead to physical problems after many years of use. The wrist/hand vibrato is probably safer, although some students find it more difficult to learn. I recommend learning this one first, then adding the arm vibrato so you can have a wide range of colors in your playing, and also able to be very relaxed when needed. Good luck!

[clazzijazzi17]

thumbs up if this helped you out:)

[russiozon]

Thanks, this is very helpful. Practicing this is some of the most hideous noises I've ever played. It's a little embarrassing =\

[penztoy]

OK, I'm doing this vibrato thing quite well but having to find a wall to push the scroll up against is embarrassing. Just Kidding... LOL You're the first teacher I've seen that actually has a plan to begin and proceed along from a decent foundation of education. I'm teachin my wrist to do the moving but I find my thumb doing too much neck supporting and thus takes away from the vibrator movement. Any tips on adjusting the violin chin rest and support? Am I to pinch it firmly with my chin?

[canhxuanlam]

Hello professor, I've just picked up violin and been trying to learn viibrato but the problem i've been having is my bow keeps on wanting to go in sync with my vibrato hand. Like trying to pat your head while rubing your belly lol, is there any exercise to stop this?

[00Jabberwoofles00]

@00Jabberwoofles00 Im doing it! omg Im doing it!

[00Jabberwoofles00]

i WILL learn vibrato. NEVER GIVE UP. NEVER SURRENDER! ;)

[herkson101]

@professerv omg, thank you!!!!

[jasondiep]

hi professor, everytime i put my thumb on the bridge, the violin gets all shakey, are u meant to put ur thumb on the bridge?

[aboodal3las]

OMG my hand is gone -.- shit this is hard !! -.-

but never give up =D

[thelittleoneruns]

This was a really great explanation and extremely helpful! Thank you so much for posting!