The 5 WORST Violin Technique Mistakes (and 5 exercises to FIX them!)

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I’m in violin virtuoso, and my playing has improved so much!

[@DannyDavyMusic]

No offense but you're not an virtuoso

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@@DannyDavyMusic I think he is calling you "virtuoso." It is like saying "I'm in violin, virtuoso Bob, and my playing has improved . . . ."

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I think the comment refers to the course Virtuose, Rob mentions it in the video

[@RobLandes]

Weird...these exercises fixed my technique mistakes too...

[@carnosinehobs7759]

A lesser known channel here to pay homage to the master?

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Oh, thanks Rob! I’m a newbie, at age 73, and I need all the help in the world!🌍

[@RobLandesTeaches]

You are welcome!

[@robertsorel2691]

The bow grip that you are recommending is the Russian bow grip. The one that you say in this video is a mistake is the Franco Belgian bow grip. The Franco Belgian bow grip is the one that's much more widely used. And I would say it produces a full bodied very loud strong sound when done correctly.

[@nickcarroll8565]

Believe it or not, I actually go between the two grips depending on what piece I’m playing. I feel the Russian grip gives me an edge on fast up bow staccato.

[@shvartze]

Every great violinist known for having huge resonant sound used a Russian bow grip. Violinists today are enhanced with reverb and other electronics. You will not find any that compare with Oistrach, Abram Shtern, Heifetz, Seidel (biggest sound), or any other Auer student. For females watch Camilla Wicks play with her huge sound and Russian bow hold and using lots of bow! Ray Chen, Hillary Hahn? Props to them but their names can't be used in the same sentence as having big, luscious sound. If you asked the great Itzhak Perlman to compare his sound to Heifetz, he would laugh at you. Great bow hold by Rob ....but wish he could get rid of that railroad track under his fiddle.

[@Martina_.]

Need to pay my compliments. Both your content and its delivery are so practical and inviting to try that I already see myself spending the summer practicing with your tips while my poor teacher will reinstate his peace of mind during holidays. Thanks for your work.

[@RobLandesTeaches]

Lmao you’re welcome, happy to have you here Martina.

[@JustFiddler]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="701">11:41</a> so beautiful melody

[@gregorydocenko4019]

Great! Many techniques used by Ivan Galamian. Positioning depends on physical size and shape. James Ehnes!

[@DavidWilliams-cm4ow]

The “shallow” bow grip is fine, it keeps your wrist lower which is good. You can still transfer arm weight. The stick will fall between the 2nd and 3rd joint or right in the 3rd joint. The deeper bow hold could cause pushing down into the string. Teaching 45 yrs

[@williamtell6750]

Very engaging! Subscribed.

[@tonimcguire8588]

Game changer! Thanks Rob. I was thinking that it was time to buy a new instrument and it may still be time to think of an upgrade, but fixing technical issues is way easier on the pocketbook than getting a brand new instrument! I found practicing Wohlfahrt #9 slowly helped to understand the concept of left arm placement.

[@RobLandesTeaches]

I grew up with Wolfahrt. Funny name, great results!

[@keyboardwarrior7538]

Hope you're having a great day!

[@gimaru1]

That “shallow” bow hold is what you need to develop!

[@DrAnarhcy]

hey RobLandes thanks for the tips on my violin skills after watching this. I struggle to come back to play violin after stopping for 2 years. I am learning again, trying my best to where i should be and continuing my violin to play.

[@RobLandesTeaches]

Yes! Most important thing is to have one small goal for your practice session a day. Once you have your instrument out you’ll feel motivated to practice more.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Hey, two years isn’t bad. I stoped for forty years.

[@agmaiocplayer3]

For the thumb squeezing tip, a good way to think about it is to not let the thumb grab the violin, but instead let the violin rest between the thumb and index finger If that makes any sense. Hold out the two fingers and rest the violin between the first joint on the thumb and the base joint of the index finger. You shouldn't need to use force, just hold out the fingers and the violin will automatically sit there.

[@RobLandesTeaches]

Great tip.

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super super super lovely tips

[@mozartsrosin8577]

Hello~ The last tip will help SO MUCH thank you ❤

[@RobLandesTeaches]

You’re welcome!

[@fiercekittenz]

I'm glad you started this channel. Do you take topic requests? If so, would LOVE to know more about your bow hold - your wrist is super high. Not sure if that's because you have long arms or if the bow hold is different than "standard."

[@RobLandesTeaches]

Yes! It’s closer to the Russian school of bowholds than the standard Franco-Belgian hold. I’ve done both for a decade each and much prefer my current bowhold because I get a richer tone and 0 shake in my bow, even when I’m nervous. I’ll do a video on it sometime!

[@fiercekittenz]

@@RobLandesTeaches thanks!

[@JustFiddler]

matur suksma😊

[@EL_Newman]

Thanks for the tips! They came at the perfect time because i'm starting to learn violin. Question: How soon can i start learning vibrato? It's most likely too early for me, but violin doesn't sound very good without it😄

[@RobLandesTeaches]

If you can play in tune and have a decent tone, you can begin vibrato training. If you don’t have those first two things down, vibrato won’t be any help. I’m releasing a vibrato tutorial for you in a few weeks!

[@EL_Newman]

@@RobLandesTeaches Thanks for the advice! I’m looking forward to the vibrato tutorial.

[@The062Violinist]

can you make a video wether or not you should use shoulder rest or not, and how it either affect or damage the violin sound quality and the body itself, thank you.

[@RobLandesTeaches]

I’ll add it to my topics for consideration!

[@The062Violinist]

@@RobLandesTeaches thank you very much🙏

[@christophertanViolin]

Great video!! Could you do a topic on how to properly put ornaments? Like, overusing it vs the more appropriate way. Thank you!

[@RobLandesTeaches]

Great idea!

[@christophertanViolin]

@@RobLandesTeaches tag me please!! Although I subscribed! Thank you!!!

[@simon0yeung]

Isn’t that bow hold usually called the Russian bow hold? Aka Heifetz’s

[@RobLandesTeaches]

Yes! Great eye. My teachers studied with Heifetz so that’s why I’ve got a similar grip.

[@francoisvillon1300]

Первая ошибка приводит к хорошей арабской музыке.

[@DavidWilliams-cm4ow]

A more expensive violin is always worth it, get what you can afford but trade up when possible

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<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="223">3:43</a> guyssss he said roblox