Ask Augustin 7 - Question Time!

[@francescodefendi3201]

I don’t even know what I am doing here since I’m a guitarist. But you’re such a superb artist...and I like to listen to technique. And at the end of the day your speaking is so gentle and sweet. You’re a good guy Augustine 👍🏼 Keep on!

[@jimmybamber4378]

What a lovely comment 😀

[@leonardobastos1945]

Great violinist and a great human being!! Bravo, Augustin!

[@Monica-rv7go]

Thank you so much! As a young violinist who was so inspired by hearing your live performance, I am very grateful to be able to hear your input and tips on violin playing.

[@skyko]

Best violin resource in the universe! We pray you will continue these infinitely helpful videos! 🎶🎻♥️🙏🏼😊

[@hnatyshyn]

I actually have the left index tendinitis. I had to stop practicing guitar and organ because of the lateral stretch usually needed. I was very frustrated. But then I realized violin was the only instrument I could play without worsening it. I just have to avoid extensive double stop playing and keep a minimum of awareness about my hand, then I can practice for hours. So this is how I got back on violin after quite a long hiatus. And this is also how I discovered your channel that I really enjoy. See you around.

[@durban55]

I live this series! Very informational, so thank you Augustin for making these! As a young amateur violinist, I really learn a lot from these videos. I know a lot of other people can say the same.

[@Vegathlete]

Great upward staccato tips - Won’t feel as guilty in my transition closer to the frog if the bow skips a little. Used to think I just wasn’t getting it right by not keeping the bow frozen to the strings. You’re as amazing as your playing, maestro.

[@SarumChoirmaster]

Please tell us about your violin and your bow. PLEASE

[@diegeigergarnele7975]

Yes!

[@georgelawson7510]

I heard he uses a F.X Tourte? Paired with the Szeryng Guarneri del Gesu

[@wendyshell8679]

@@georgelawson7510 I think he plays with a Paul Simon bow..❤️ it may actually be Pierre Simon! Sorry about that.

[@wendyshell8679]

See ask Augustin #22!❤️

[@carloalberto1108]

Thank you so much for the practical advice, I look forward to the next. If necessary, I'll ask for something

[@saeidyazdani]

Very informative :) thanks for sharing your time and thoughts with us :)

[@망히-z9z]

Leopold Auer and Itzhak Perlman and Ruggiero Riggi all emphasized to practice slowly all the time, do you also practice slowly a lot? / Do you look at the fingers when you practice? / How much time do you put in scale practicing?/ Do you use Carl Flesch scale system?

[@entrecieletterre7663]

Thank you VERY MUCH!!!! for your music of course and for your answer about shoulder rest too. It's so nice to take time for us. I hope you'll come some day in Toulouse (France). We have a good concert hall

[@aureliedorzee]

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[@aureliedorzee]

connais tu le nom de son coussin? merci aurelie

[@heidigold238]

I watch you dreaming of being as perfect as you thankyou for giving such amazing input as I am taking it all in. wow lessons from the meastro 🎻🥰

[@hugoandore1988]

Thank you very much for this video!! I would like you to talk about downbow staccato, tenths and fingered octaves. Thanks and keep doing this!!

[@Hazzem_Fayed]

I love you 🙏🏻 I love your hands , god bless you ❤️

[@ericwang1854]

Hi - I just wanted to add that this kind of Q/A video is very helpful, especially for me, since I am getting back to the swing of practicing violin in college. I was just wondering, do you teach violin?

[@АлексейГолимбиевский-ф7д]

You can shoot a video about the shoulder position, I will be very grateful!

[@jamesmarshall4752]

Thank you for combining all of these questions and tips into one video- please do do another soon! Your ask Augustin series is really useful and inspiring. Thank you!

[@joshgibson3618]

Excellent playing! Thanks! What strings are you using as of now?

[@lirak1326]

Do you have any tips for shifting from higher positions back down? and how to practice them? Thanks!

[@polish_violist]

Dear Mr Hadelich Why your right hand position is so high? Is it because of long arm?

[@TwelfthRoot2]

I think you’re my favorite violinist right now. Vengerov is second :)

[@atreyu12341234]

Both of them are very different and very good... You're comparing Lamborghini with Ferrari here

[@Daijobustory]

Upbow staccato is just Paganini's flex, you don't need that in life.

[@АлексейГолимбиевский-ф7д]

Thank you very much, Maestro!

[@eddm3382]

You explain things so ez that other teachers can't.

[@jenniferviolincr]

BEAUTIFUL stand

[@wendyshell8679]

Jenni Rojas I like it, too. ❤️

[@YohananBenYosef]

4:40 Shoulder rest: interesting advice.

[@luisbracero6487]

Hi Augustin. Thank you for posting this video. Can you please cover bow control when you get a chance?

[@lucassandro7216]

You're my favorite too, vergerov second

[@u8qu1tis]

Fingered octaves vs normal octaves? I love your version of the Ysaye 6th sonata, and I noticed you use normal 1-4 octave fingering where I've seen most others use the fingered octaves. Why did you decide to do it they way you do?

[@GuilhermeSilva-ln5nl]

Thanks for making these videos.

[@rossthefiddler5890]

Thank you for that Augustin. I like your solution for an alternative to a shoulder rest. When players ask me about shoulder rests I remind them to think about their neck & spine & to choose a shoulder rest & maybe think of a different chinrest too (the Teka design being a popular choice) that generally allows the neck to stay vertical to minimise injury there. What advice do you have for chinrests? Anyhow, about injuries of the hand etc., I had to have a ganglion removed surgically from my left wrist as I was reaching around with an acute angle for high positions on my viola which just aggravated it. I felt the pain when playing in an orchestra & should have had it checked sooner because I was out of action to play for a number of weeks after surgery. Do you have any comments in that regard?

[@aureliedorzee]

do you know the name of his rest shoulder? thanks

[@wendyshell8679]

aurelie dorzee Il utile une éponge. Il la met sous sa chemise.

[@bentheviolinist]

cool video! learned many things!

[@josiahyoder647]

I'm learning Sarasate's Malagueña right now and it's my first time working with left-land pizzicato. If you do another of these, I am really curious to hear about that.

[@iutubeador]

Thank you for so many helpful tips! sorry, what`s the name of your kind of shoulder rest?

[@picksalot1]

In the violin music of JS Bach, are Phrase marks, Slurs, and Legato, to be performed/articulated the same as a single bow stroke for all the notes under the marking?

[@hazelflannigan3159]

Excellent tips .. thank you so much 🙏✨

[@cigarnationwarriors3981]

Question: I now do not use a shoulder rest. It’s becoming comfortable though down shifts are ugly🤣 What size foam pad do you use, please? Thank you

[@songur0614]

How can i play without stressing my left thumb and left hand fingers?

[@christhurstone6139]

Could you spare a moment also to talk about your string choice and what you have tried over the years? Also when and how much rosin to apply... I am using the Andrea rosin and I somehow never seem to have to apply it much and just put it on when I feel I'm losing sound but it doesn't seem to be very scientific. I used to put too much rosin and it would make it very difficult to play and messy.

[@wendyshell8679]

In ask Augustin question time #3, he tells what strong types he uses.❤️

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

El mejor del 20. 21. 🙋. Buen día.

[@heidigold238]

I have beautifal peices with no fingering written for the double string sections?please tell me how so I can finally do it.

[@ЕленаДанилова-к4в]

Если б ещё был перевод ,было бы отлично. Но некоторые приёмы и без слов понятны... Где найти биографию: (родился, учился-где у кого, концертировал, преподаёт?) Проводит мастер -классы "вживую"? Спасибо.👏💓🌞

[@heidigold238]

How do you get the right and best fingering for double string sections?Do you find them yourself?

[@Martha0217]

My high school orchestra teacher used to make kind of a joke when she noticed a student slouching she would tell them stop shooting at the the ants on the ground🤣🤣

[@fabriciovalvasori1121]

Hola Augustín. ¿Qué opinas de esta manera de enseñar el spiccato? kzbin.info/www/bejne/baTJkKiYod1_jbM Un saludo. Tienes muy buena onda! Y admiro tu técnica, sensibilidad y expresividad para tocar. Un abrazo!!!

[@eddm3382]

La humildad y paciencia que tiene para enseñar es increíble da ganas de practicar porque no parece un superior parece un amigo dándote clases maestras.

[@Martha0217]

I recently found that i like to use a shoulder rest but no chin rest it hurts under my jaw and gives me a bruise.

[@Louise-zs9rl]

I am self taught and find staccato easier with a Russian bow hold, I think it may be something to do with bow weight. Staccato sounds better when my wrist is relaxed. I have also got some nodules on my left hand index finger tendons and try to use my left index finger not to often. My bow hand had a nodule which was removed in August 2021 but made a full recovery. I am so glad to be playing violin again after the surgery😁

[@aldencrispin1086]

Glad to hear you are able to play again

[@rosanatalibarretoferreira1527]

Good vídeo! Gracias

[@joniseeljuinsolutionsrelations]

Good

[@JuanMierez]

Thank you Agustín 🙌🤩

[@nitelite4340]

i have the same stand!

[@antoniomaxevans9912]

Augustin.Vedo che sei italiano,come mai dai lezioni di violino in inglese?comunque ti trovo gentile e grandissimo violinista a livello grandioso. Mi farebbe piacere interloquire con te.Anche io sono un musicista. Dirigo un, Accademia musicale e teatrale a Roma.

[@vicentanilo8091]

🌱💚🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@gabrielsanches58]

Please tell us about your right hand.

[@elbertwan4038]

“Poster cutter”