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Paulo taught 6 days ago
The student practiced scales and specific musical pieces, focusing on intonation, rhythm, and tempo control. The Tutor provided feedback on finger placement, posture, and musicality. The student will continue practicing the assigned pieces, paying attention to the identified areas for improvement.
D Major Scale Practice
G Major Scale (No Top Note Repetition)
Song for Christine: Performance & Intonation
Natalie's Rose: F# Intonation and Wrist Position
Drrele: Tempo and Pitch Accuracy
Identifying and Correcting Pitch Issues
Asher taught 18 days ago
The Tutor guided the Student in refining violin playing techniques, including posture, bow control, and finger placement. The student practiced scales, open string exercises, and Minuette Number 3 from the Suzuki book, focusing on bow straightness and string crossings. The session incorporated ear training and metronome practice to enhance musicality and rhythm. Homework includes practicing scales, string crossings, and Minuette Number 3 with a metronome.
Violin Posture and Angle
Bow Hold and Finger Placement
String Crossing Techniques
Bow Straightness and Wrist Movement
Finger Lifting Technique
Ear Training
Playing with a Metronome
Blerina taught 21 days ago
The student and tutor worked on improving violin technique, focusing on hand position, shifting exercises, and intonation. The student practiced pieces such as "The Water is Wide" and "Peace," with emphasis on vibrato and bow control. They also discussed practicing with other musicians and focusing on smaller sections of music to improve specific techniques.
Addressing Technical Challenges in Performance
Bow Control and Dynamics in Ensemble Playing
Vibrato Application
Intonation Adjustments: Third Finger Placement
Shifting Technique: Thumb and Finger Coordination
Hand Position and Relaxation
Blerina taught 27 days ago
The student practiced violin scales, bow control, and finger placement on the D and A strings. The Tutor introduced down bow and up bow techniques, string changes, and different parts of the bow. Homework includes practicing the D major scale, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and rhythm exercises.
Bow Direction: Down Bow and Up Bow
String Crossing and Arm Movement
Finger Placement and Note Identification
Bow Pressure and Tone Control
Rhythmic Notation: Quarter Notes and Eighth Notes
Bow Zones: Frog to Tip
Blerina taught about 1 month ago
The Student practiced violin techniques, including bow control and finger placement on the D and A strings. The session introduced the D major scale and its application. The Student was assigned exercises from pages 10-12, focusing on finger exercises, scales, and recognizing notes on the A string in preparation for incorporating both bowing and fingering in the next lesson.
Rests and Their Duration
Bow Direction and Wrist Action
Scales and Their Importance
A String Finger Positions
Left-Hand Finger Placement and Shape
Bow Hold and Technique
D String Finger Positions
Michael taught about 1 month ago
The Student worked on violin performance pieces and Suzuki pieces, focusing on memorization and musicality. The Tutor emphasized the importance of music theory and sight-reading to match the Student's performance level. The Student was assigned exercises to improve bow control and note reading for the next lesson.
Memorization for Musicality
Importance of Theory and Note Reading
Metronome Practice for Accuracy
Bow Control Exercises: Frog and Tip Mastery
String Crossing Technique on Two Strings
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