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Bowing

Left hand

Intonation

Vibrato

Tone

Shifting

Pizzicato

Double stops

Memorising

Performance nerves

Performance nerves

Bowing
Left hand
Intonation
Vibrato
Tone
Shifting
Pizzicato
Double stops
Memorising
Performance nerves

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Developing arm, wrist and finger vibrato

Rok Klopčič takes a look at different types of vibrato through the eyes of the great teachers and players - from the June 2003 issue

6 tips for smooth bow changes

8 ways to maximise your sound with minimum effort

10 views on the benefits of slow practice

10 ways to avoid tension in your playing

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