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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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From the archive: Technique or tone?

This article from The Strad, September 1954, argues that the trend among students of pursuing mechanical brilliance at the expense of beauty of tone is misguided

5 views on chamber playing by Borodin Quartet legend Rostislav Dubinsky

Developing arm, wrist and finger vibrato

6 tips for smooth bow changes

8 ways to maximise your sound with minimum effort

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