Violin Shifting: Single Finger Shift Warmup | Interval Ear Training

A very effective shifting exercise for the violin or viola (and other strings). Single finger shifts establish a strong base for understanding the fingerboard and how the left hand frame adjusts in different positions. Practicing single-finger shifts by chromatically increasing intervals trains the ear and builds a strong connection between aural skills and physical motions. This warmup covers small and large shifts, covering 1st through 8th positions (or beyond, if you so choose) in a very short time. Advanced violinists and violists can also try this shifting exercise in octaves for an extra challenge. Remember: Hear it before you play it!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Shifting on 1st finger by chromatic intervals
3:00 - Repeat on other fingers
3:50 - BONUS CHALLENGE - Octaves!
5:51 - Hear before you play
6:50 - Singing for ear training
8:10 - Posture check
9:01 - Open and even sound
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[@charlespiccione1214]

Most comprehensive instruction I have come across. Thank you.

[@Violinna]

Thank you for watching! Glad this was helpful!

[@RobertPadgett]

I will recommend this set of chromatic shifting/glissando exercises to all of my violin and viola students.

[@Violinna]

Thank you so much for sharing and watching! =)

[@ominoguitar]

Contenuto di grande valore. Pollice in alto!

[@Violinna]

Grazie! 😊

[@scariasebastian5347]

It’s great if you focus the camera , intermittently, to your finger tips as well.

[@Violinna]

Good idea! I'll keep that in mind for future videos =)

[@LouisaArtStudio]

Very beautiful and very talented

[@Violinna]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonmorgan-jenkins5788]

Love the way you explain things Inna :-)

[@Violinna]

Thank you, Sharon! 😊

[@peterhoman6515]

Thanks, very impressive 😊

[@Violinna]

Glad you liked it!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

First!! Great work! 😊

[@Violinna]

Woohoo!🎉🎉 Thank you😁

[@darlenerivest148]

Excellent video, Inna! Great tips to free our left hand to shift more easily and improve intonation on our shifts! Thank you so much!!

[@Violinna]

Thanks for watching (as always)!😊❤️

[@MichaelWHull]

Excellent work as always.

[@Violinna]

Thank you! :)

[@vk7898]

Great exercise. Very well explained. Thank you 😊

[@Violinna]

Glad they helped! Thank you for watching! =)

[@CarolruizNlpiano]

Very practical excercices!

[@Violinna]

Thanks for watching, Carol!😍😊

[@CarolruizNlpiano]

@@Violinna of course!

[@kayaviola]

Another gem Inna! Thank you for your awesome tips ❤️

[@Violinna]

Thank you!😊❤️

[@tratcol]

Love your videos! A question....when you do the fourth finger. Around 3.25 (single notes) you have your first and second fingers pretty high. Because obviously you get more power to the potentially weak finger. What is your take on if you leave the other three fingers just lightly touching the string to keep the hand frame? Pros or cons?

[@Violinna]

That's also a good way to practice! Adds inclusion of the changing frame size in different positions. But personally, I would use that idea to practice octaves instead. Shifting with pinky alone, this is the most natural hand position for me. Also, shifting like this is usually practiced with only one finger down. But again, variations on a theme can be great in their own way.

[@tratcol]

​@@Violinnathanks for your reply. Actually..... concerning the octaves.....the two middle fingers naturally tend to 'pop up' right? But if I encourage them to stay softly curved and close to, or even gently resting on the string my hand is more relaxed. But I don't know if this depends, in the end, on the shape of one's hand or just preference.??

[@minahkumalo189]

You are using the pinky on which string