Obscure Topics & Pet Peeves - Part 2
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Grab a cup of coffee or tea...an informational and hopefully interesting conversation about "violiny" business. Why don't more people talk about this?
Violin Mutes
Violin Bow & Care: loosening the bow / horsehair
Violin Bow Rosin: how often should you rosin your bow? how much rosin?
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Merry Christmas to you. If you have others who are interested in a topic on intervals i wanted to express an interest in such a video. I have a method book by Nicholas Laoureux called A practical method for violin part one and two. He addresses the major keys and focuses early on intervals. Sam Applebaum also briefly mentions intervals in his method book. Is interval identification icing on the cake or does that come with practicing arpeggios to a degree. Too music theory oriented? Curious.
David, thank you for prompting this great topic. I think intervals are an important facet of note reading and analysis on the violin, and it's definitely an approachable topic within Music Theory. I confess I tend to incorporate theory in violin lessons only as needed, but it's so helpful to know one's intervals. I think the easiest way to learn them without much effort is while practicing double stops (and arpeggios, as you mention). I will definitely incorporate this topic into videos coming soon. Laoureux's method is fascinating, but I think for a more sophisticated or mature player who enjoys a methodical, analytical, patient approach.
I got one question which brand of rosin would you recommend and why
Ps I love the passion for proper care
It seems clear that, in this video at least, ViolinDoctor is using Leatherwood rosin, though which of the several grades of that rosin is not so clear...
Great question - my honest answer is that I have always intended to research this topic, but haven't yet. For many years, I have used Bernardel for every day use (currently I use it solely on my teaching bow) - my students use this as well. Will leave a link to Shar Music if you'd like to take a look. I have also been using Leatherwood on my performing bows. This is a bespoke rosin originating from Australia. I have not tried the blended recipes, but out of the two: crisp and supple, I prefer the crisp. I find the rosin dust is very fine, not too sticky, and never clumpy. It would entirely depend on your playing style and especially your climate as well as other factors. For me the first deal-breaker is if the rosin dust applies in clumps. I hope that helps. For beginners, I typically say the rosin is not as important (unless they are experiencing allergies) as the technique by which it's applied, frequency, keeping the instrument clean, etc. Thank you so much for starting this discussion. I do wish I could give you more specific advice, but I feel I need to discuss more with experts and luthiers before I have the knowledge I seek. Best to you.
www.sharmusic.com/products/bernardel-rosin-amber-for-violin-viola-cello?_pos=1&_sid=af4bacc96&_ss=r
www.sharmusic.com/products/leatherwood-violin-rosin-crisp-recipe_2?_pos=1&_sid=4f0ad5b1e&_ss=r
You're absolutely right - I'm using the violin crisp recipe in this cutaway. Also, if anyone has tried the blended versions, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Best -