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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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Tomás Cotik: How I interpret Bach

Ahead of his 2020 album release of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas, the violinist presents a new blog series, in which he discusses the contradictions between the opposing trends and traditions in Bach interpretation, and his personal solutions to them

Spiccato and sautillé - two important bow strokes which are often confused

James Ehnes on the essence of mindful practice

Professor Ševčík addresses Strad readers

Prepare with Nicky: Part 1 - who is Elgar

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Exploring the fascinating story of the 1677 'Romanov' Nicolò Amati viola - once part of Russia's Imperial Collection. Plus more.

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