3 TIPS YOU NEED to IMPROVE Your SOUND

[@duanedouglas7602]

First off never apologize for the way you look. You're a very beautiful lady regardless of what outfit you're wearing. That being said I enjoy the information you share with me it is extremely helpful. You have very pleasant voice you explain things in ways I can understand them. You think it's for our patience you don't need to do that we should be thanking you for the knowledge you share with us. And it's a pleasure to watch your videos no patience needed. Have a blessed day

[@nzimul741]

Yes

[@clayedwards5183]

Thanks so much for sharing your videos. They’re the best! I started playing this past Christmas, after always wanting to learn to play the violin. My mom had always wanted to play but growing up in a small town, she had no one around that could teach her. After retiring this year, I got her a violin for Christmas as a surprise and she got me one as well. We are both teaching ourselves and it’s going great. I just wanted to say thank you.

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

Clay Edwards ❤️❤️❤️🎶

[@kevincecchini368]

being left handed, is there any suggestions? I bought a viola, thinking it was a violin, last fall. I then was like - "what's a Viola?" Research showed it is an awesome instrument. After changing careers from a bricklayer to a office worker, I had little time to teach myself. Now, due to the corona virus, I have much time to teach myself. I am learning how to read sheet music, work with a metronome (is that spelled correct), and learning how to tune viola, also replaced a string that broke and learned how to do that and now, terribly, I can play the entire song of, tis so sweet to know Jesus" The internet is so awesome, so much information to learn new skills and those, as yourself - skilled, to teach skills - AWESOME!!!

[@anyatrioli3734]

Firstly, welcome to the Alto clef family! Secondly, it doesn't matter which hand is your dominant hand, we still play with the instrument in our left and bow in the right hand. The only exception I'm aware of is perhaps a couple of people who are down a couple of fingers, and have had customisations made - but I'm not going to begrudge anyone having an accessible instrument!

[@clayedwards5183]

Can you please do a video on why the more advanced players “twist” the bow when going towards the frog? Anything you can do to help bowing would be awesome.

[@OhKnow379]

You mean the bridge? The frog is what tightens the bow hair.

[@anyatrioli3734]

Do you mean when changing bow directions to help make it sound like one continuous note? Or rotating the bow hair a little for dynamics or tone?

[@rdominion9793]

I think what you mean is moving the bow on the edges of the strings, and they do this to not make much noise when resetting the bow

[@rozzin6377]

Oh like tilting it?? Because we want a consistent sound. The frog is heavier, so if you keep the bow flat while going upbow, it will get louder as you play. We twist the bow to balance the sound and play a consistent volume

[@daviddobrydnio1746]

This lady is excellent and you don't feel overwhelmed. However you can refer to Julia Bushkova from the university of North Texas on KZbin. She explains it and she is a Doctor of music arts and was playing the violin from age 3 in Russia. Check it out Clay.

[@edwardroberts739]

This was really useful and informative. I liked how you got into the details, emphasized them, didn't talk about pointless stuff and then summarized.

[@mechanicaldidgeridoo5741]

Thank you (again!) Amber. I'm 7 weeks into lessons now, and the wild animal that is my violin, is gradually being tamed. My sound is not good ... but is improving ... but (intentional second "but"!) I so need help in trying to turn an amorphous, unpredictable roar into a melodious song. This video is very timely!

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

mechanical didgeridoo good luck!!💪🎻🙏

[@Girk_draws]

6 years into violin and I'm basically a beginner I hate this I instrument sometimes but giving up would be a waste so here I am

[@MSD1510]

Thank you so much for this lovely video ❤️

[@Mr.TheMan2]

Thank you so much, ive been so confused on how to pull the warmth of the viola

[@peterprofessordrhaas8365]

Sometimes it is difficult to find such excellent videos. Thank you for the tips and the nice form of presentation. I am learning with pleasure!

[@lexingtonscottage]

Thank you so much!! This has made the biggest difference already.

[@bjwmorgan]

great advice, thanks for sharing

[@jakemiranda5851]

Amber thanks for the tips. I haven’t noticed until today that I kept pointing my scroll at a downward angle and not bending my wrist. Much appreciated!

[@729000]

Thank you for the tips! Wil definitely try to work on that! Btw you're gorgeous 😍

[@djlkasdm9129]

Thank you for this! It helped alot.

[@banjiddle]

Short and sweet! I like your shorter vids of quality! It sticks with me better. I like you showing proper wrist and bow hand form. Thank you!

[@Caradaoutradimensao]

Thanks a lot!

[@stevemoy6063]

Thank you thats is very helpful.

[@debralearose8764]

Thank you! So helpful so easy to follow.🎻 You present very relaxed, natural. Thank you for being so generous to share your skills. I wish you a lovely day Regards Debra😄

[@sandyblond20]

I wish you great success in your performances this week precious friend.

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

I BREAK CARBON FIBER GRADE 7 SHOES WHEN I PITCH. Thank you!!

[@sandyblond20]

@@ViolinViolaMasterclass can you put together the sheet music for Midori's Encore?

[@anyatrioli3734]

I'm not remotely a beginner, but thank you for the conscious reminder about keeping the bow wrist and hand loose!

[@shipsahoy1793]

Good straightforward explanation, which is completely in line with my experience as to the best recipe for success. Thanks for the validation!🙂

[@goldslinger]

Fantastic tips!

[@outlawdasilva]

This is a big help. Thanks for sharing

[@fireside007]

Hi Can You Please Explain Rosin an it’s Consistency . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! !

[@voicedify]

I wear all black when I'm out of clothes, to. No need to apologize. Just rock the goth, Matrix-y look because you look so good in it! :D

[@fireside007]

A . . . YOU ~ SOOO ~ ROCK ! !

[@michaelreaper666]

Great video .i needed that as a push ..to get me back on track .. Thanks .. :)

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

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[@michaelreaper666]

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[@satnamsingh8475]

Very nice.

[@briankabila9951]

I hope i can have more of your videos

[@NADATOFFAHA7]

Love it

[@user-us4dj9tv7j]

You're too beautiful to be my teacher.😍

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super

[@LeeGordonSeebach]

Hi Amber, I don't understand what you mean by bowing from the side, the third tip. Thanks. Oh, you mean the side of the string, as opposed to on top of the string. I get it now.

[@briankabila9951]

Hey nice video

[@TnSn5]

Can I tune a viola lower than its regular tuning? If so how low. Thank you

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

Hi there! Sure! Just use the pegs and slowly tune (down, or lower in pitch) don't recommend going higher in pitch...because the string might snap. Also, if you're changing the tuning a lot, it may affect the sound of your instrument...it may be better to have a cheap instrument that you just keep in another tuning. A lot of my students like to tune to 432 rather than 440--so their instrument sounds slightly flat, but its a lovely sound and I think it makes the instrument sound more relaxed :) Put your tuner on 432 and tune all your strings to their normal pitch--it'll just be flat if you play with someone else (or a piano) who is tuned to 440.

[@TnSn5]

@ViolinViolaMasterclass fantastic thank you:)

[@smereuben]

As always, excellent tutorial. Best channel ever! Best Teacher ever!!! Wait... are you picking on me again? JK. (Best ever Smile too!)

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

smereuben thanks Reuben!!!🙏🎻😊

[@vincentoliver]

Now that empty room should produce a big sound for you, but what is the ideal room size or furnishing that will not give you an over emphasized sound. I too sound like Pavarotti when I sing in the bathroom :-)

[@Ropa4003]

I have a final playing test today and i’m just watching a bunch of videos to get better in less than 20 minutes😭

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

Good luck!!!

[@emmanuelb8443]

A great tutorial from a gorgeous Women : - D

[@rezescat780]

3:55

[@seinfeld4077]

Hi, just found your channel, I started playing about 2 months ago, but still am struggling learning to read notes, I have learned and few bits from youtube like the video game style format, how long should it take to sight read notes? Thanks!

[@alwnthomas]

Its been 2 years... are you still playing the violin?

[@zalfany]

Time stamps: Tip 1: Set up- 0:56 Tip 2: Bow hand- 2:56

[@antigen4]

i dare say - using that scarf is going to muffle your sound a little ... compared to a normal chin rest - or maybe that was the point?

[@mashtali1]

OMG, Elizabeth Montgomery plays violin?

[@sandyblond20]

Please let me know what you need Dear Sweet Previous Woman. I'll send it to you.

[@yungseggy]

Simp

[@fannybuster]

Strange instrument for a little girl

[@ViolinViolaMasterclass]

jane doe 😄 we’re both kinda strange anyway

[@trade_design23]

Why are you sitting on the floor in an empty room? You mentioned something about just moved to a new place. Don't you have any furniture? I like your channel and your content is valuable, but please, buy yourself a chair.

[@yungseggy]

Simp

[@MSD1510]

Thank you so much for this lovely video ❤️