Combo Exercise to Develop Straight Bow and Greasy Elbow

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[@nicwonders]

A very good teacher who is clear, detailed and concise. Hope that you would have more videos that would teach the songs from Suzuki book 4 soon!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thank you, Nicwonders! In fact.....I am filming my Suzuki Book 4 course right now! It is in ultra HD, and it includes Harvey Whistler Introducing the Positions volume 1, Josephine Trott Melodious Double Stops volume 1, scales on steroids, plus all the goodies of Suzuki Book 4. It should be ready by December 2017.

[@Ludoblumen]

Thank you so freakin much! Ive been playing for ten years now and I was just about to quit due to the frustration and actual pain my hands were suffering! Now I am convinced that playing the violín is the most beautiful thing that ever happen to me! Big bear hug! And from the bottom of my soul... thank you! My name is Ludwig by the way 🙂

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hi Ludwig, WOW.....I'm so glad the video helped you! Keep up the great work...I'm glad you didn't quit!

[@OfTheSidhe]

FINALLY know why some people play with their violin more to the front - short arms. I don't think my arms are long enough to hold it as far back as I have been. This is such important information which not heard once in all the videos I've watched UNTIL NOW. Thank you !

[@loralynstaples5483]

That's because we teach violin from the perspective of our own body. So tall teachers need to learn about short arms and short teachers need to learn about long arms! Glad it helped you!

[@OfTheSidhe]

@@loralynstaples5483 thank you x

[@nanettecornwell3480]

Thank you for bringing height into the equation. I am a beginner, and straight bowing is a challenge for me right now. Thank you for this helpful instruction. From a 5 ft 1 inch student who is 68 years old.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Nanette, nice to meet you. For your height, you will want to angle your scroll less to the left, and more to the right. Tall people can direct their scroll almost a 90 degree angle from their adam's apple......but shorter people need to bring it in, think 45 degree angle....but that might be too much. YOu have to see how it feels, and see if you can pull a straight bow. Good luck!

[@muntoidprime]

I've had tremendous problems with my right shoulder as a consequence of teaching myself (badly). Your videos are a real help. I think with some application I might be able to sort things out thanks to them. How I wish I'd had resources like these when I was learning in the 80s. Thanks very much indeed. Even at a distance you seem to be a very good teacher. Pity you don't live round here!

[@RedDesertViolin]

+Paul Ferguson That's so sweet of you to say, Paul--thank you. Isn't it amazing, all the resources that are available today?

[@DieterLo1]

Very good teaching. As beginner since 2 months it is helpful to practice your advices!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Fabulous! Good luck!

[@DieterLo1]

@@RedDesertViolin Thanks! There was a very good success with playing simple songs and was very motivated. But it made me sad that I faced pain in my right shoulder bone. So had to stop practicing Violine. But started to play Flute ( Recorder). Greetings from Germany!

[@banjiddle]

HA! HA! HA! You humor makes me laugh! I love the way you teach, because I learn! Thanks for being you with down to earth humor. I will remember that now!

[@frayneashley1477]

What fun. Can't wait to try these exercises. As a person with a hearing loss I'm sure this will help enhance playing. Thank you for all of your tutorials.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Yes, practice these exercises in a mirror, and you will eliminate MANY problems. Good luck!

[@MartinHouston]

Great lessons Lora, I can see I have much room for improvement. This will help a lot. As I am self taught this is like having an instructor. Many thanks.

[@jamesmziegler]

I amaze myself how often my bow crooks when I am consciously trying to bow straight. And I'm like, "Really?" It's like my brain can't walk and chew gum at the same time. It happens most often when I'm learning a new piece and focused on getting fingerings correct.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Keep at it, Jim. Eventually, it will be automatic, and you'll be chewing gum with the best of 'em!

[@wendyshell8679]

Jim Doe same thing happens to me!😄

[@LisaDubyaNTx]

Thank you! I played in high school and am returning to the instrument. High school was a very long time ago. These are great.

[@elyseclaassen3149]

I'm so glad I came across this video. I'm short, with short arms and tiny hands, but I was trying to play more "open" like a tall person would. Other videos didn't say it was okay to have this posture if you're short!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Yep. Unless you have experienced the "short" perspective.....you wouldn't think it is so different! I have a harder time teaching my TALL students....because I do not relate and I constantly have to consult with my taller colleagues to double check certain things! Glad this helped you!

[@stephenfrawley5594]

Between you and Twoset it is fantastic to see that a lot of violinists do this when they brush their teeth too haha. Loving the exercises. :) Great tips.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Twoset does it too? Cool....I"m in good company! Thanks the kind words!

[@gayvinmcginnes2508]

That is so helpful to know that shorties with short arms can let go of the pinky at the tip. I was doing it naturally but didn't know if it was wrong. I've been reading your guide every night and finally saw some improvement today.

[@RedDesertViolin]

SO GLAD to know you are reading the guide! There is a lot packed into it. Keep up the great work!

[@DarwilTorres]

This video is what I need... Thank you!

[@RedDesertViolin]

+Darwil Torres Great! You will see rapid improvement once you get this basic technique down!

[@Antnelson13]

YOu're so clear with instruction! Thank you!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thanks, and good luck!

[@billlawton8380]

I'm loving these technique corrections. Just started playing violin three months ago and trying to keep the bow steady is killing me. I hope this corrects it, thank you. Side note...with all of the facial expressions I've seen in your videos, I think you would make a great stand up comedian.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Ha Ha, Bill, I'm only funny when I'm not intending to be! That's the tragedy of it.... Anyway, thanks for your comment. If you master the skill of combining greasy elbow with straight bow, it will serve you VERY WELL as a beginner. Good luck to you!

[@CMARIEViolin]

I've been watching some of your videos and everything's so informative and specific. I love it! please dont stop making videos! Btw can I also ask you questions? :-)

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thanks Antreidez, for the comment and sharing the video; of course you can ask questions.

[@mrsagor9304]

Thank you for being so much helpful...

[@RedDesertViolin]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@csmihaly]

This was very good.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thanks, Abasc!

[@mostafa.e782]

Finally a good video on that subject

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hope it's helpful to you!

[@radum8693]

really good one with the tooth brush. I'm right handed, and most of the times i brush, i brush with my left hand just to make my brain/muscles find an efficient way of brushing just like my right hand does. as well i try to develop fingers flexibility :)

[@RedDesertViolin]

I'm glad there are other people in this world who are amused by brushing their teeth like I am!

[@MissJCPyles]

This is just what i needed! Good upload.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Good! Best of luck!

[@MissJCPyles]

Thanks!

[@caseyrupert1993]

keep the vids coming. really helpful thank you

[@RedDesertViolin]

+Casey Rupert Thanks, Casey. More videos on the way!

[@vennyyin6088]

😍😍😍 i loveeee your explanationnnn.

[@atusairani]

Fantastic thanks alot

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hope it helped!

[@Tusharhappyandenjoying]

Amazing

[@Davidjb37721]

Thank you

[@RedDesertViolin]

Sure!

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[@RedDesertViolin]

Fabulous, thank you for subscribing. I hope you'll get some great ideas!

[@fayz44awad]

thanks a lot this is very useful (especially for brushing teeth)

[@RedDesertViolin]

LOL Good! Glad to hear it. Keep it up!

[@4sojourners4Him]

This is so helpful! Thank you. :-)

[@Meyaleleth]

Might be stupid question, but why don't short people buy a 3/4 violin and bow?

[@RedDesertViolin]

Not a stupid question. It is certainly an an option, or even a 7/8 violin....but as we get smaller violins, the quality goes down and the full, richness is compromised. Smaller resonanting chamber=smaller sound. So, smaller size is a last resort.

[@Meyaleleth]

Red Desert Violin I didn't know that the smaller size makes the sound quality less good. Thank you for your reply!

[@darianburkhart752]

2:00 Oh the joys of being short. I know firsthand :)

[@RedDesertViolin]

LOL....Yep.....I'm still waiting for them to make airplane seats where I can touch the floor. :-)

[@mirachondrion]

How to play a flat? Please answer.

[@RedDesertViolin]

+Mira Elbeltagi Hi Mira, you probably know that a "flat" makes a note 1/2 step lower, which means you must move the note 1/2 step down toward the scroll. But the confusing part is.....1/2 step lower from WHAT? That's where you must study the "White Notes" on your violin...know exactly where they are. (white notes are what I call the naturals...because they are the white keys on the piano).....the white notes on violin are a little bit confusing....but once you figure those out, EVERYTHING makes sense. (Hint: 1st finger white notes in first position are all normal except 1 on the E string......that is F natural and must be played LOW......that makes us think it is a flat......it is NOT a flat....that is just the weird place our F natural is on our violins)

[@mirachondrion]

Thank you so much. It really helped

[@dean1039]

The Violin was invented to be used on a man's frame. Thus a shorter, smaller female frame will struggle to open up the body and still play smoothly. However keeping the instrument closer to the body has no effect whatsoever on the sound produced, it's simply less comfortable for the player.