[Menvi-discuss] Violin vibrato

[Kaiti Shelton]

Hi,

When I took violin lessons I used an old dish cloth folded up and held
onto the violin with rubber bands.  It worked pretty well, although I
was six at the time and pretty small for my age so you might want
something thicker.  The spongue idea sounds great because you can pick
out the thickness that would work best for you.

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, Dewald wrote:
>
> Hi List.
> I've started to pick up some violin again after some years.
> I've rented a violin, and did a course, learning songs by ear.
> I've searched online and Youtube how to add vibrato. But it's all visual!
> Can someone explain to me, maybe off-list how exactly to do it, wrist movements, etc?
> Also, if someone has suggestions and tips how to hold the violin without using a shoulder rest. I didn't get a shoulder rest when i rented it.
> Good or bad, i don't know.
> But my left arm gets sore and my hand gets a bit sore too holding it in that position.
> I know i'm not supposed to bend my wrist.
> Some tips would be appreciated.
> I'm actually a pianist, but wanted to learn to play the violin since it's such a lovely sound.
> At the moment i'm still getting used to placing my fingers on the right spots, but i'm getting that right now.
>
> Thanks,
> Dewald.
>
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