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BlogsIntermediary notes are unnecessary for shifting
One the great pedagogical minds of the 20th Century, Yuri Yankelevich (1909-1973) wrote an extremely detailed treatise on shifting that has now been published in English by Oxford University Press. Translator Masha Lankovsky takes a look at one of his conclusions
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BlogsConquering performance nerves: how can I become more comfortable during lessons?
Brian Hodges and Diana Allan answer student questions on coping with stage fright
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BlogsSing your way to string playing perfection - violinist Jack Liebeck
Breath control is very much like bow control, says the British violinist and Royal Academy of Music professor
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Blogs'Taking part in competitions improved my playing tremendously,' says violinist Ray Chen
The former winner of the Menuhin and Queen Elisabeth contests advises young musicians to stop thinking about prizes and instead to use competitions as vehicles for self-improvement
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Blogs'Portamento, when used tastefully, can bring a piece to life,' says violinist Aaron Rosand
The American virtuoso examines how the great 20th-century violinists used the ‘gliding technique' to bring personality and individuality to their interpretations
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BlogsThe power of legato practice for string players - Moonkyung Lee
The violinist shares her tried and tested method of practising to improve tone and memory skills
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Blogs5 things you need to succeed as a musician
Northwestern University viola professor Helen Callus describes the combination of skills necessary to succeed as a musician - talent being just one in a mixture of abilities
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Blogs'Your principal practice should be confined to the use of the bow,' says violinist Aaron Rosand
The American maestro discusses the art of the bow and the importance of a relaxed right hand to produce a good sound
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BlogsBach's humanity has provided comfort in a turbulent year
Kati Debretzeni, leader of the English Baroque Soloists, describes performing Bach's St Matthew Passion with the Monteverdi Choir following the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, and looks ahead to the group's Bach Magnificat tour during December
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Blogs'Children must develop early independence in learning,' says violinist Pinchas Zukerman
The veteran violinist and violist speaks to Charlotte Gardner about how personal experience informs his teaching
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BlogsViolinist Nicola Benedetti duets in Tchaikovsky with her dog Bert
British violinist Nicola Benedetti has published a video on her Facebook page of her dog Bert howling along as she practises Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. 'The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has been replaced by Bert the dog in Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto,' writes the artist, who is due to ...
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BlogsWatch documentary short 'Joe's Violin'
The film tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who donates his violin to a Bronx schoolgirl
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BlogsSteven Isserlis and his Stradivarius cello – the relationship between soloist and instrument
In the process of researching his book on Stradivari instruments, Toby Faber spoke to the British cellist about the powerful connection between a musician and his instrument
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Blogs'Bach should be played with vibrato,' says violinist Pinchas Zukerman
The veteran violinist, violist, conductor and pedagogue is interviewed in The Strad's September 2016 issue
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BlogsAdvice for travelling string players
Dr Tomas Cotik shares personal anecdotes and tips from his life as a travelling violinist
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BlogsHow to bring the house down: Quartet Berlin-Tokyo performs Jörg Widmann at Banff Centre
Quartet Berlin-Tokyo performs Jörg Widmann's Third String Quartet, 'Jagdquartett' (Hunt Quartet) at the 2016 Banff International String Quartet Competition - bringing out the work's aggression and dark humour to brilliant effect, and causing uproarious laughter from the audience.Composed in 2003, the 10-minute work is based on the repeated ...
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Blogs'If career becomes more important than the music, your soul becomes empty,' says cellist Steven Isserlis
Cellist Steven Isserlis on the importance of putting your art first
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BlogsArranging Bizet’s Carmen Suites for violin and guitar
Violinist Nazrin Rashidova describes making arrangements of Bizet, Mozart, Bach and Elgar for her new album, 'Carnival'
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Blogs12 ways to encourage your student’s pickiness about pitch – part 2
Meredith Arksey, violin and viola professor at Washington State University, gives helpful hints for teachers wanting to improve their students' awareness of intonation
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Blogs12 ways to encourage your student's pickiness about pitch - part 1
Meredith Arksey, violin and viola professor at Washington State University, gives helpful hints for teachers wanting to improve their students' awareness of intonation
