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Category Archives: RightAndLeftHand

Feet on the Ground

As you start to play, aim for solidity in left and right hand. Your left hand should feel full, fat contact with the string; the hairs of the bow should sit thickly and exactly on the string.. Compare the solidity of contact in your hands with the solidity of your feet on the ground. Try […]

Posted byadminMay 25, 2020May 25, 2020Posted inPosture and Composure, RightAndLeftHand, String YogaLeave a comment on Feet on the Ground

Practising with a Mirror

Practising with a mirror is extremely useful – for both hands. However, one must not become too self-obsessed. When practising with a mirror, try to position yourself so you do not see your own face. You will gain much in the way of objectivity

Posted byadminApril 5, 2020April 5, 2020Posted inLeftHand, Posture and Composure, RightAndLeftHand, RightHand, String YogaLeave a comment on Practising with a Mirror

The mysterious energy of Pac Man

As you play, your left and right hand are brought together not only by the bow and the string. Your arms, the bow, and the string make a complete circuit with a Pac-Man shape. Energy can flow freely in this circuit.

Posted byadminMarch 18, 2020March 26, 2020Posted inPosture and Composure, RightAndLeftHand, String YogaLeave a comment on The mysterious energy of Pac Man

9. Radiance and Resonance

The energy of the string has an outlet at the bridge. Watch the bridge drink the string motion (audio in). Feel the instrument’s resonance as you play (audio out). The invisible motion of the bridge becomes the sound of the instrument.

Posted byadminMarch 5, 2020March 14, 2020Posted inBasic Nine, Dynamic, Posture and Composure, RightAndLeftHand, Sound Quality, String YogaLeave a comment on 9. Radiance and Resonance

6. Energy Circuit

Play a scale or arpeggio. Use the energy of motion in the string to connect the left and right hands. Between your hands you hold the energy that becomes the sound.

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3. Energy to Pitch

Play a scale slowly, combining two exercieses: Think clearly of each pitch before playing. After the string length is set, pour energy smoothly into it with the bow.

Posted byadminMarch 5, 2020March 14, 2020Posted inBasic Nine, Dynamic, Intonation, RightAndLeftHand, Sound Quality, String YogaLeave a comment on 3. Energy to Pitch
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