Violin Grade 6

Tessarini Allegro from Concerto in D major

  1. Keep your quavers short in the baroque style.
  2. Practise the semiquaver passages using different rhythms.
  3. See if there are any extra dynamics you could put in.

Mazas Etude op. 36 no. 8

  1. Lots of different bowing techniques to practise in this piece.
  2. The phrasing is very important, so think about how you end phrases in particular.

Tips and guidance on Hungarian Dance by Nolk, Nocturne by Boulanger and Syncopation by Kreisler

Scales & Arpeggios
ABRSM
Remember to place your fingers in the correct position

Elgar Mot D'Amour

  1. A very expressive romantic style is needed for this piece.
  2. Don't be afraid to pull the tempo around, once you can play it in time!

Posture and bow hold

Vibrato

This very detailed video gives a brilliant overview of what and how to practise it.
Don't get frustrated! Take your time and practise carefully.

How to Practice

Vibrato Part 2

Some thoughts on Pizzicatto

A quick look at developing some speed

How to clean your violin

Remember to always clean your violin after playing

Nolk - Hungarian Dance


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