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Aegean taught 4 days ago
The session focused on violin tuning, posture, bow hold, and basic music theory. The student worked on tuning the violin, adjusting their bow hold, and practicing basic bowing techniques. The tutor assigned practice exercises for bow control and provided resources for understanding musical notation.
Tuning the Violin
Studio Sound Settings
Bow Hold
Bow Angle and Placement
Violin Posture
Understanding Violin Notes
Aegean taught 6 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed sight-reading, rhythm, and bowing techniques on the violin. They worked on D major scales and arpeggios, practiced a French folk song, and began an ABRSM grade 1 piece. Homework includes practicing the scales/arpeggios and the two assigned pieces, focusing on rhythm and bow control.
D Major Scale and Arpeggio
Note Values and Rhythms
Time Signatures
Key Signatures (D Major)
Up Bow and Down Bow
Musical Structure and Repetition
Efficient Practice Strategies
Asher taught 9 days ago
The Tutor and Student worked on violin techniques, sight-reading, and rhythm exercises. The Student practiced scales, straight bow exercises, and school music, focusing on rhythm accuracy and bow control. The Tutor assigned listening exercises of violin solos and provided feedback on the Student's intonation and musicality.
Straight Bow Exercise
Rhythm Exercises: Sixuplets
Double Dotted Rhythms
Bow Hold and Sound Quality
Accidentals and Key Signatures
Kirstie taught 21 days ago
The Student practiced playing "Greensleeves" on the violin, focusing on finger placement, string crossings, and rhythm, using a color-coded and numbered sheet music. They also worked on the harmonic minor scale with slurs and reviewed a previously learned exercise from their book. The Student was assigned to practice "Greensleeves" in chunks, isolate a difficult measure, and work on new exercises from the book, as well as try to beat the tutor's other student's note naming exercise high score.
Reading Music with Finger Numbers and String Colors
Understanding Sharps and Accidentals
Slurs and Bow Control
Harmonic Minor Scale
Finger Placement Precision
Gloria taught 24 days ago
The Tutor and Student worked on violin scales and exercises (169-173) focusing on finger placement, legato, and differentiating note styles. The student practiced pieces from the sheet music and received feedback on technique. The next session is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., with potential adjustments to be communicated.
G Major Scale Finger Placement
Legato Technique for Smoothness
Spiccato/Martelé with Dotted Notes
Half Note Duration & Slurs
A Major Scale Finger Arrangement
Michael taught 27 days ago
The Student received instruction on violin technique, concentrating on nuance, tempo, and double-string playing to improve a piece for recording. They worked on maintaining the correct tempo, applying appropriate bow pressure for double stops, and refining posture. The Student was assigned to record their performance and send it before their official recording session.
Nuance in Musical Performance
Tempo Control and its Impact on Accuracy
Bow Pressure and Tone Quality on Double Strings
Importance of Style and Posture in Performance
The Value of Recording and Self-Assessment
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