5 Ways to Sound Better on the Violin

[@marthablackford9252]

Hi, I really like your videos. Could you do one on how to properly play harmonics? I’m kinda struggling with this. Also, you’re an amazing violinist! 😊

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Such a good suggestion!!! Yesss!! 💯

[@itzikovadia851]

In the same time if u can explain how to play cord on violin thanks

[@Corrietheviolinist]

@@itzikovadia851 oooo yes another great video idea! I did a little about chords but plucking in this short kzbin.infoD_tiOhUW5Nc?si=Mc2x5wqMtT-6cLkU

[@AlvinMA94]

1. Rosin 2. Stand 3. Straight bow 4. Find the Bow balance 5. Play Zone

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Yessss!!! 🙌🙌

[@dhanusreerenjith]

Hai Corrie! Im a big fan of you and also a violin student. Im struggling with the finger placements for natural notes. Could you please do a video on that?

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Hi! I think I’ve seen this question a few times from you. Just wanted to make sure you got it figured out? I use the “natural note jingle”. All hi 1s except for the E, all low 2s except for the G.

[@Skinny_Karlos]

Another great set of examples for we students to use to improve our playing. We grow from your imparted knowledge and thank you for it. Your energy is infectious, contagious and most desired. - Mark, from Australia.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So appreciate your kind comments. ♥️♥️

[@TNungesser]

First of all, thank you Corrie for taking the time to make these important videos! My violin was sounding super crappy. I thought it was the strings. I changed the strings but it still sounded super crappy. So at my lesson with my teacher, I told her the problem. She took the violin and my bow and played. She said: How often do you rosin? I said every day. She said that's your problem. You are putting way too much rosin on your bow. So, I cleaned the hairs with a cleaner about three times and then PROPERLY rosined it and don't rosin every day. Problem solved! Now I can play and sound just like Augustin Hadelich (I wish).

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Yes! So true! I had a student with the same issue. Over-rosining is just as much an issue as under-rosining.

[@igottaseethemeaningofit]

omg wait thank you i was doing that

[@BellumRed]

This is immediately helpful thank you so much!!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I’m so glad!! 🙂

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Thanks Corrie! That fourth tip, finding the bow balance was top notch. I’m gonna try it today.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!

[@LelandMercer-z7i]

I learn a lot from you. Tks

[@anthonias5809]

So easy thank you so much i learned place my bow correctly

[@alexandrafisher3614]

Great!!! Your videos are short and to the point! I will ask my students to subscribe to you so you can receive support to continue these great videos.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!! Let me know if there’s any good videos I can make for y’all 😜

[@yavuzpokomoko1887]

Thanx Corrie could you give info about your violin handmade country wood strings and bridge

[@Corrietheviolinist]

For sure!! This is the Louis Carpini violin from Kennedy Violins. 🎻 I’m just using the bridge and the strings that came on it! 😊

[@NutmegApples]

Thank you for the tips! I was watching you short on the Scooby-doobie technique and I was wondering if you could do a more in depth video on it please? maybe with a close up on your fingers? Thank you for reading this ❤

[@Corrietheviolinist]

That’s a great idea! The scoobie/doobie rhythms are a much more advanced technique but I can make a video all about practicing fast!

[@NutmegApples]

@@Corrietheviolinist thank you so much! I have been having trouble with moving my fingers fast enough especially on 16th notes, I appreciate you so much!

[@docteurpurpor5250]

Great stuff. Thank you! Also do you have a preference for rosin or do you just don't care?

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I have way too much of a preference haha Andrea rosin is my holy grail. (Just be sure if you do switch to it to not use any other rosins. It will strip the bow and you’ll need a rehair. Learned this the hard way 🫠)

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

You can wipe off the excess rosin with a clean dry toothbrush. Dark rosin is softer than yellow rosin.

[@yukitofujiro-lg2vt]

Gurl is the definition of the "👁️👄👁️💅" Emoji,lmao.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

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[@anthonias5809]

What is straight bow I am not sure about it

[@WanderInobo427]

My bow is so wibbly wobbly it won't stop wibbly wobblin :(

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I have a video all about this coming out next month!

[@WanderInobo427]

@@Corrietheviolinist omg thank you Ik it doesn't happen overnight but I CANT STOP WIBBLIN AND WOBBLIN ITS RLY HARD D;

[@Corrietheviolinist]

@@WanderInobo427 I totally understand! For now, see if this video helps any! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3rNoGVnoZdmja8si=DD60JJMpjw7_mI9d

[@WanderInobo427]

@@Corrietheviolinist thank thee wise masterful master!

[@bryophyta9500]

Firstly, it's fine to sit if you are practising for orchestral or other forms of chamber music where you would sit when performing. Secondly, your contact point can change depending on the type of sound or colour you are trying to project, or where your left hand is placed on the string. By the way, it's an f-hole, not a "decoration." Also, could you cover something a little less basic than "play on the right string!?" I was hoping this video would be helpful.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I gear my videos specifically to beginner/intermediate students. So while I understand there are different lanes to play on the violin, I’ve chosen to talk about one so the student’s main focus can be on having a straight bow. I’m totally aware of what the decorations are called which is why I chose not to say it. And I’ve had so so many comments asking how to play on one string. So I addressed it here. I do pepper in more advanced tips, but that’s not the primary goal for my channel. I hope that helps give some clarity. I do appreciate your feedback ❤️

[@bryophyta9500]

@@Corrietheviolinist I understand. I'm sorry for being so critical of your video. As a beginner, I would have found this advice very helpful. I guess I was just in a bad mood at the time but a think your videos are of good quality. Sorry for the criticism and have a nice day!

[@antonscuola290]

que hermosa