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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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Double bassist Christine Hoock on sound and phrase

The professor of double bass at Mozarteum University Salzburg and president of the International Sperger Society for Double Bass shares her wisdom in this month’s Technique article

5 tips for viola players, by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra's Manchin Zhang

How I interpret Bach: Tomás Cotik on Treatises Sources, Numerology and the Doctrine of Affections

8 creative approaches to practising

Technique: Continuous vibrato

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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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