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It is fun and having preferences for other pieces is totally ok. :)

My violin is from a local shop with the brand/model name "Mahler", which I bought in 2005.

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy playing it often!

When you're working to achieve a clear tone, pay special attention to your right hand. Is your bow straight? Is it positioned between the fingerboard and bridge where you'd like it? Is your bow hold relaxed? I find that the right pinky and thumb rebel sometimes, so check to make sure they're curved. Let your bow sink into the string to draw the sound out of your instrument - don't push the bow, just allow the weight of your hand and arm into the string and it'll ring more clearly. I hope that helps - please feel free to contact me with any questions.

What a wonderful journey you have ahead of you! I'm sure there are plentiful resources online, but my best advice would be to find a teacher to give you individualized instruction and feedback.

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I started on viola in 1998 and added violin in 2005. I make these videos to hopefully help my students - and any others working on this music. :) I'm playing a full-size student model violin sold through a local shop - it's alright, but I love the bow.

Thank you! or Muchas gracias!

Thank you for watching! I hope my content is helpful. Say hello to Roberta for me. :)

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Sorry, I don't have a quick pdf available for you, but I did find the scale written out on this website: www.violaonline.com/twooctaveminorvlascales.htm Good luck with your audition!

thank you!

I'm a viola student, and your videos help me a lot. I'm working on this lesson, having a tough time, but learning little by little every day. I'm subscribed. Congrats on the channel! You play beautifully.

This is a C Major arpeggio, so it uses C, E, and G (all natural) because they are the first, third, and fifth notes of both a C Major chord and scale.

I am happy to hear it!

I hope you're enjoying it and that this video helps. Feel free to ask questions.

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