Violin Grade 8

Kodaly Adagio

  1. Practise with a metronome, sub-dividing the quaver beat.
  2. Keep your vibrato going through the long notes.
  3. Dynamics, dynamics and more dynamics!

Williams Remembrances from Schindler's List

  1. Practise the cadenza passages slowly and build up the speed
  2. An expressive tone is needed throughout but be aware of when the piano has the tune.



Haydn Violin Concerto in G major, 1st movement

  1. Try and keep your shifts very clean - no big slides!
  2. Tail off notes at ends of phrases.
  3. Don't worry about playing the cadenza - that's not needed for your exam!

Scales & Arpeggios
ABRSM

Posture and bow hold

Vibrato

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

How to Practice

Vibrato Part 2

How to clean your violin

Remember to always clean your violin after playing

A look at Martele