VSM: Violin Lessons
VSM: Violin Lessons
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Virtual Sheet Music's Violin Lessons Videos give you violin lessons and violin insights from our violin experts Prof. William Fitzpatrick and Lora Staples. If you are a violinist, violin teacher, a violin student or simply a violin enthusiast, these videos are for you.
William Fitzpatrick: Developing your nervous system with your violin - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/nervous-system/ - In this video from a new series titled "States of Playing," Prof. Fitzpatrick talks about the relationships between the nervous system and violin playing.
Apr 7, 2021
5 min
William Fitzpatrick: Vibrations and Pitch - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/vibrations-and-pitch/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick gives you interesting tips on how to use your violin's vibrations for perfect intonation and overall better sound.
Jan 6, 2021
8 min
William Fitzpatrick: Moving your Index Finger on the Bow - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/moving-index-finger/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick gives you some helpful tips to improve control of your bow.
Dec 2, 2020
4 min
William Fitzpatrick: Three Looks at Shifting - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/three-looks-shifting/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick gives you three different perspectives of violin shifting applied to popular violin repertoire, such as the violin concertos of Mendelssohn, Saint-Saens, and Sibelius.
Nov 4, 2020
8 min
William Fitzpatrick: Using Vowels and Consonants - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/vowels-and-consonants/ - In this video, William explores a new approach to violin practice: how can you create words with your violin?
Oct 7, 2020
9 min
William Fitzpatrick: Graphics to Help with Performance - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/graphics/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick talks about using symbols on your score to improve your performance.
Aug 5, 2020
7 min
William Fitzpatrick: Researching Tzigane - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/researching-tzigane/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick tells you the story of Tzigane and its creator, Maurice Ravel.
Jul 1, 2020
11 min
William Fitzpatrick: Revisiting Rotations - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/revisiting-rotations/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick gives you a new lesson about rotations and how useful they are for your violin playing.
Jun 3, 2020
10 min
William Fitzpatrick: Three Questions - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/3-questions/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick answers three interesting questions from our viewers. The first question is about the basics of study, the second is about intonation, and the third is about stage fright.
May 6, 2020
15 min
William Fitzpatrick: Keeping your bow parallel to the bridge - From the Violin Expert
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/expert_id/bow-parallel-to-the-bridge/ - In this video, Prof. Fitzpatrick teaches you how to have a perfect bow position (parallel to the bridge), which will greatly improve your sound.
Apr 1, 2020
7 min
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