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SiennaAViolin
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April 17, 2023 - 7:36 pm
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Hey! I know I haven't been on the forum for a while.... Been really busy lol. But anywho, I'm playing Kreislers Sicilienne and Rigaudon and in Sicilienne the guy playing on a youtube video had very smooth shifts and mine are pretty not smooth lol. Do ya'll have any advice on doing them smoother? Thank you!!

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@SiennaAViolin - 

If you are having trouble because of something tensing up in your arm or hand, this video can help you understand where it might be coming from & some great, simple exercises. 

 

He also does a more in depth look at specific types of shifts: "Three Looks at Shifting - Violin Shifting in Depth"

 

You might want to go over this GREAT playlist from Susanna Klein: 

8 Ways to Practice Violin Shifting - Playlist of 9 Videos

 

Mine just got a lot better with more concentrated practice of shifting, I got more familiar & relaxed, but like everything else I do on violin & viola - I have to keep working on them.  

Wanted to mention how beautiful Kreisler's Sicilienne and Rigaudon is - think it's wonderful you are learning it!

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@ELCBK Thank you! I might try and post a video of it. It depends. I will watch the videos. Thank you!!

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@SiennaAViolin -

How's the shifting coming along? 

I was looking at some of Kerson Leong's tutorials - LOVE his detailed explanations! 

Was thinking of you when I watched this video...

Maybe you'll find he says something you hadn't thought of - I always learn new things from him. 

He talks about 2 methods for practicing shifting.

 

- Emily

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