The most important tip for Violin Vibrato [Scroll Support Method]

[@DanielKurganov]

Hello friends, I hope you liked this vibrato tip! Let me know if you have any questions, comments or feedback. 00:47 Intro 01:37 Tip #6 - Summary 01:45 Hard Support 02:12 Demonstrations 03:31 Soft Support 03:54 Value of the method 05:40 Hard Support in-depth 11:16 Very important point !! 13:39 Soft Support in-depth 15:28 Support a friend 15:45 Final Comments

[@rudolf5792]

My main problem has always been tension in the left hand. This exercise substantially decreased the tension. This helps not only with vibrato, but with passages as well. Had to show my professor Dont's Caprice 17 and I used this method on the day of my lesson. Made a huge difference in a matter of minutes. Thank you, Mr. Kurganov!

[@gorillagorilla111]

great video ! (i think i read somewhere you started violin as a later teen... maybe that conscious development (more self aware) is why you can articulate the mechanics better than most)

[@claraartnow6645]

Your tutorials are too good :DD The one about an Ysaye scale you uploaded made me improve so much!

[@DanielKurganov]

Glad you like them!

[@blundgrenviolin]

Wow, this is a genius-level exercise. Esoteric while still accessible. And gotta admit, I laughed out loud when you mentioned the two violists looking for each other while tuning. Deadpan brilliance. Thank you Daniel for this gem!!

[@colinhesketh4710]

I have learned more about vibrato in the last few days than I have in the last 4 years. What brilliant tutorials they are. Thank you so much

[@demoiselle.]

this channel is so beneficial for half-self taught violinists like me. thank you so much for sharing those videos with us!

[@hiyoman99]

You have a refreshing approach to teaching the violin. This vibrato exercise is fantastic!

[@Skinny_Karlos]

Thank you very much for these tips, Daniel. They really do help those of us who have problems with 'our' vibrato. After playing for some decades (really) and playing AMEB (Australia) 6-8grade pieces I still haven't managed a good, effortless vibrato. I know that's crazy but it is not my first instrument and though I took proper lessons/instruction this, for some unknown reason, was not covered. You might really not realise how much a tip like the first one 'scroll support' has on one's practicing vibrato but I can tell you it has had a big impact for me.Thanks again for all your tips and help they really do, err, help. - Mark, Australia.

[@WhiskeredBope]

Yesterday I watched this video, and proceeded to have a breakthrough practice session. Thanks to your advice, I felt much more in tune with the instrument and aware of our exchange. I realized that a heightened playing ability comes with a heightened presence of mind. Before this video, I was literally breaking a sweat practicing vibrato because of how tense I was! But yesterday's practice was like a luxury spa session, it was so relaxing. Thanks friend!

[@Silentpil1]

I loved the video. I’m doing Gr5 abrsm exams and this series helped me a lot (loved the viola joke)

[@darlenerivest148]

Excellent tips! External support really helps to free the left hand and develop the vibrato sensation for students. Thank you so much for all of this information. Great job!!

[@timna6688]

I wish I could take some lessons with you! I'm a teacher myself but am learning so much from you. Thanks for the videos!

[@jessamynfase5051]

Your tips have really helped this beginning violinist. I have been working for almost two years and after watching your videos, I realized I wasn’t using enough natural weight in my arm. It has made a dramatic difference. So thank you!!!

[@gabrielb426]

Awesome. This will be my focus for the next few weeks to target the tension. I just got my vibrato but I definitely need to take a few steps back and work harder at playing without tension. Thank you

[@DanielKurganov]

An excellent focus! I always use this approach to re-calibrate vibrato if I'm not in shape, or to remove upper-body tension in general. Let me know how it goes!

[@anime-gens9501]

Thanks, mr Daniel, this has really solve my vibrato problems, I don't know how to say thank you.

[@herbertkronzucker8367]

Another great post 👍👍. I used to practice scroll support a lot, with a sock around the scroll, using a bookcase for support. Immensely effective exercises can result. Never tried the string method, but will incorporate 🙂. Your advice is excellent - detailed, well researched, and sound (literally!).

[@ivyssauro123]

Woah I've never even heard of this exercise, pretty interesting!

[@DanielKurganov]

It's something I developed myself. I am sure similar ideas have been floating around, but I have never seen any deeper instruction for this kind of work. Thanks!

[@ivyssauro123]

@@DanielKurganov Ah, makes sense! it's amazing! Was just testing it out and it's legitimately revolutionary haha, Vibrato should be taught this way!

[@TENGKURYO]

Thank you so much..this is very valuable information and education.

[@robinmarks5638]

This great! THANK YOU! I am going to try that prop the scroll thing!!!

[@firstnotefoundation]

Hi Daniel, thanks a lot for the professional tips that you are sharing for free on KZbin. I have watched all your videos and eagerly wait for the new ones. And I'm practicing your tips too. There are many who can't afford to get access to such information. May God bless you abundantly and give you loads of success. A request, can you please make a video that gives information about all the violin techniques a student has to learn? Please name the techniques in Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced categories. And also please if you could arrange them in like a chronological order so that we get an organized list of which technique (in every category) we start with and then move on to the second technique and the third and so on. Like an in depth list of techniques that are there for the violin. I will be greatly indebted to you for this.

[@DanielKurganov]

Thanks Emilio! Your request is quite the undertaking! I am working on new content all the time but in the meantime there are some really good resources out there which you might like. Check out violinmasterclass.com

[@firstnotefoundation]

@@DanielKurganov Thank you Daniel. Will check the link you have shared and eagerly wait for your new content :)

[@ceciliabaltierra9259]

Great video!

[@linglingyang132]

Great video! Thank u so much! Your first vibrato video really helped . I tried it on my exercise and teaching, I have seen the results. Thanks again!

[@DanielKurganov]

I am so glad!

[@veronikakuznetsova7032]

Your videos are very knowledgeable and I always learn something new. Thank you!

[@ehecatlvarela9705]

The BJJ comment just blew my mind, thank you!

[@ehecatlvarela9705]

and... the viola joke just... ouch!

[@EighteenandCloudy]

Thank you so much for making and sharing these videos, this series is so helpful! I've just discovered your tutorials and they're so thorough and detailed, they give me confidence in troubleshooting my vibrato and left hand tension. Thank you!

[@DanielKurganov]

I'm so glad!

[@JustFiddler]

the best vibrato video tips

[@spunkimo]

Nice viola burn @13:10.

[@midlFidl]

Brilliant video. Thank you!

[@DanielKurganov]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bananasmarzipani4106]

Very helpful, thank you so much 💚

[@christopherherrmann921]

Perfect tutorial!!!! Thank you...

[@DanielKurganov]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danieledenti1177]

Grazie. Perfect tutorial!!!

[@f.m.3887]

Spasibo za vashe raboti

[@BeanBean_Official]

That viola joke! OUCH! Lol XD

[@violinist_dr.sooyeonkim]

This is brilliant!

[@DanielKurganov]

Thanks! I’m glad if it’s useful. It was a very simple thing that became a complex and interesting thing the more I dug into it.

[@LeticiaAlves-dd4fw]

Thank you so much!!

[@Angela-ev3jn]

Thanks you for tutorials🎻👏👏👏💖💕🥰

[@susiliuswidiyono5573]

Genius.!!!

[@ClaraCampese]

Bellissimo video! Grazie!

[@DanielKurganov]

Grazie Clara!

[@ClaraCampese]

@@DanielKurganov ...aspetto il prossimo! Perdonami se scrivo in italiano!

[@respectfullymama]

Thanks! Enjoying your channel! Who is the maker of your violin? Sounds lovely!

[@sheejamary8580]

Very good trick s thanku💖🙏

[@TheOwenValentine]

Teach !!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@basiaszendrei1603]

Very good! Thank you!

[@DanielKurganov]

Glad you liked it!

[@danielfrancesmartinez7426]

Hello, very nice videos, all of them!! Congratulations!! Video and audio are really nice!! Your approach to violin technique is very clear and intelligent. I have a question about your violin, since I've started looking up for a new instrument. Could you tell me please what instrument are you playing? I mean, who is the maker? It sounds so confident in high positions and profound in its tone. Thank you very much!!

[@DanielKurganov]

Daniel Frances Martinez thanks! It’s made by Andrew Ryan. He’s incredible!

[@ludwigparraperez7801]

Excelente sonido!

[@amezcuaist]

Daniel your small finger is often "doing something" when you show the vibrato .Either it raises too far or curls up a bit. Try to switch off that "something " to make it relax as you do vibrato .

[@mrinternet4800]

13:08 Amen

[@gybx4094]

I think my problem is too much thumb force as a result of playing mandolin and guitar. When I watch Perleman, it's as if his thumb is free floating. I think this may be why my violin shakes when I do vibrato. You're the first one who has mentioned the thumb force.

[@DanielKurganov]

As a guitarist myself, I can tell you you’re observation is on point. Ultimately it should take far less effort from the left hand on the violin vs. guitar to achieve a basic clean tone.

[@lxtrem1284]

the viola joke😂😂😂😂😂

[@macmuc3364]

Great video! Some violinists have a problem that a thumb moves a lot during vibrato as well as the wrist, making the vibrato unstable. What would be your recommendation in this case?

[@DanielKurganov]

Sounds like a recalibration of the movement is necessary. As mentioned in the video, the thumb should have no part in the vibrato. It should be loose and maintain light contact with the neck. It's hard to describe the process of troubleshooting that via text, but I would start with very slow vibrato and speed it up gradually, noticing when the problem begins to occur.

[@sanctus_iacobus]

The viola joke 😂😂

[@ab-zg8pt]

Hi Daniel! Can I send you an email about 11:31 to 11:38? I don't understand - do you mean the motion should follow the same line as the string??? Nvm I figured it out - my left hand wasn't rotated enough, causing a slipping thumb and a vibrato motion not aligned with the fingerboard. Switched the hand position and my left thumb was finally stable, I could relax completely, and my forearm, elbow, and upper arm were no longer moving! I feel inspired. I have a Stanick shaped viola and thought I'd have to switch instruments. I don't!

[@iborotti1979]

how do you record sound? its so clear, do editing sound? thanks . your videos so helping to me thanks a lots next month I will buy your book ass well

[@DanielKurganov]

I use AT4050 microphones now, but for most of the videos I used a zoom H5 recorder with an added lav mic for voice. I edit audio in Reaper, and video in Davinci Resolve

[@THEVIRTUALVIOLINTUTOR]

Lower posisions for wrist like vibrato and higher position for arm vibrato. All in all everything depends on particular situation right???

[@DanielKurganov]

Yes indeed. Generally, a combination of both is best, and even more generally, all vibrato is finger vibrato actually.

[@eltompar]

Excellent. However I did feel some agita fearing your undoubtedly valuable instrument would bash against the metal stairs. 😉

[@DanielKurganov]

She is safe!!

[@mckmurkles]

People who live with those who watched this video: do we really need to have a piece of string permanently hanging from the staircase. People who watched the video: yes.

[@russbartoli6596]

I'm an accomplished cellist with a good mainly finger vibrato. Porting that to the violin is nonetheless very difficult. The twisting of the arm and less direct angle of the hand changes everything. Very frustrating!

[@instagramposttoyt467]

I’m still learning how to play violin can you teach me how to vibrate

[@angeldehoyos7703]

I play the viola !!!!❤️

[@DanielKurganov]

secretly my favorite :)

[@mitcherny6965]

How about people playing without shoulder rests?

[@pablouuuu]

The g string is difficult to vibrate? For me is

[@markz8353]

13:08 lmao very nice

[@iliaslivieratos966]

what camera do you use???

[@DanielKurganov]

Sony a7c / a7iv

[@iliaslivieratos966]

@@DanielKurganov looks very smooth!

[@Maria-rh6hb]

Grazie mille è molto interessante e tu sei eccezionale ma , una traduzione in italiano si potrebbe avere ? ❤🙏

[@piazzolleks]

Like!