Mastering the Basics: Fourth Finger Vibrato

In this video, Julia explains why and how a good fourth finger vibrato can be achieved by anyone. From the fundamentals of good left arm balance to a series of exercises, this video will show you how to take your fourth finger vibrato to the next level!
00:00 Intro
00:50 Fundamentals
05:40 Exercise 1
10:34 Exercise 2
11:57 Exercise 3
13:17 Dos and Don'ts when practising
British cellist Julia Morneweg enjoys a flourishing international career, having performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues including the Purcell Room, St. John’s Smith Square, St. David’s Hall Cardiff, Zurich Tonhalle, Daning Theatre Shanghai and many others. She is Joint Artistic Director of the London-based ensemble ChamberMusicBox, works as a guest with some of Britain's finest orchestras and can be heard on numerous film and television soundtracks.
Based in London, Julia is a highly sought-after teacher with an exceptional track record of student success. Her past and present students have held music scholarships at many of the most prestigious independent schools including St. Paul’s Boys School, Latymer, Alleyns, Francis Holland, Channing School, Sevenoaks, Godolphin and Latimer, JAGS, Whitgift and many others. She has given masterclasses and led workshops at institutions such as the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra, Music for the Future (Slovenia), the RCM Summer School, Enterprise Scotland and Tanglin Trust School in Singapore.
Having started teaching online during the pandemic, Julia now works with students worldwide. Visit her website www.juliamorneweg.com for more information about lessons.

[@dersimorfali8060]

Thanks a lot, really helpful :)

[@artiepietv]

Thank you, this is so helpful and love the approach re capacity

[@barriereid9244]

Another gem. I am concentrating on baroque ( I heard The Brandenberg Comcertos aged 5 and a more than a little Bach orientated) which as you know does not use vibrato...still, it is a fundamental technique and well worth practicing even though I will be trilling. 🍧🌹

[@cenan6801]

Thank you sooo much for the explanations! When will you come to play in Brazil? pleease, come to São Paulo !!! Have a nice day !

[@scottlytle457]

Great Julia! Love the stretch with the double stop. Tritone with third and fourth finger is fun too. Thank you!

[@carolinepye8694]

Hi Julia I really enjoy your videos as they are always full of useful tips 😊 - I have noticed that you have put some extra binding or rubber tubing on the bow grip and wondered if you could explain a little more about this please as I would like to do the same on my bow as I feel it would help my bow hold and hopefully give me better control on bow weight distribution. Look forward to hearing your comments Best Wishes Caroline

[@juliamorneweg5416]

Hi Caroline! Check out my bow hold video where I talk about the rubber tubing on the bow as well as other things you may find useful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-4m3ZobtxosJYsi=AU1bEgWg38nsZOOa

[@carolinepye8694]

Hi Julia - Thank-You so much for replying to my question about the rubber tubing on the bow. I am recovering from a nasty injury to rhomboid and anterior serratus muscles on the right hand side of my back! This has not allowed me to play with the bow for nearly 8 weeks 😔 so am gently easing myself back to practice. I will check out the link and will keep you posted Best Wishes Caroline

[@juliamorneweg5416]

@@carolinepye8694 Ouch! I hope the injury wasn't playing-related? Check out this video, which is all about gently getting back into shape: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIiuZ4Znpq6lgbs Done carefully and in small doses, you should be able to integrate the RH exercises I mention in there quite well into the physical rehab programme.

[@carolinepye8694]

@@juliamorneweg5416 Fortunately not playing related Julia but it’s going to take time and many thanks 🙏 once again for guiding me to your link about getting into shape. Before accident I was playing to grade 5/6 pressuring myself but will now take practice slowly. Best Wishes Caroline

[@LillianSheldon]

Thanks, great video! Do you have any exercises for beginners, though? I can't play a single note with fourth finger vibrato well, let alone parallel sixths!

[@juliamorneweg5416]

Hi Lillian! Check out my video on how to learn vibrato from scratch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmSyYWWwpL5rjcUsi=UVg-LRCSPHppcoI9 Try working through that programme systematically for a few weeks and you'll hopefully start to see big improvements on all fingers! Have fun!

[@LillianSheldon]

@@juliamorneweg5416 TYSM for the help!