Have you ever wondered how to play vibrato on the violin? We’ve got you covered. Important Information Regarding Vibrato Vibrato comes from the wrist and/or the arm Vibrato relies on the first knuckle of your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finger flattening out in order to “bend” the pitch downward and then back up to […]
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One of my students asked me to teach them how to play the opening riff to Metallica’s Enter Sandman on guitar. Naturally, I had to oblige!
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Violin Vibrato Is Easier Than You Think Hi friends! This article will be all about how to play vibrato on your violin. Right now I’m just going to give a quick overview as I will be updating this article later on and bring it into a complete guide. The main things you want to consider
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Q: Do you need rosin to play the violin? A: Yes, you do! Without rosin, plain bow hair would make next to no sound when drawn across the violin strings. Bow hair by itself does not produce enough friction to cause the strings to vibrate. Q: How do I rosin a bow? A: Hold your
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Here at Musilesson, we’re big fans of classical composers. One of our favorites is Beethoven. In fact, we love him so much that we’ve given him an alternative name: Baethoven. Sure, it’s all in fun. But Beethoven is a great choice for any occasion. It’s not hard to see why his music has graced both
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On the Beaten Path: Beginning Drumset Course, Complete: An Inspiring Method to Playing the Drums, Guided by the Legends Why I like it:This is the method I use for all my beginner drum students. Dare I say, it’s the finest way to turn any novice into an intermediate level player. I love Rich Lackowski’s “On The Beaten
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Hal Leonard Guitar Method Complete EditionWhy I like it: My method involves producing well-rounded students who can both play by ear and play by readingsheet music. The Hal Leonard Complete Guitar Method is the first step on that journey. This book allows me to teach the students the basics like rhythm, timing, and the notes on their guitar
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Choosing your first electric guitar can be a daunting task. Thankfully, helping people find what they need at a price they can afford is something I love to do! As with any gear acquisition, we must first ask ourselves a few questions. Answering these questions will help us fulfill our needs and can then direct
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General considerations Each string company has their own way of delivering information to you regarding the tonal characteristics of their strings. These graphs, spreadsheets and infographics are most certainly helpful. They will aid you in choosing the strings that fit your play style, the EQ you need, and other considerations such as durability requirements
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