Change your viola playing forever by controlling your contact point!

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  • čas přidán 3. 04. 2023
  • Ronald Houston shows how to use the contact point or sounding point to make your sound full of color and beauty. This video provides a detailed description of how to work with your contact point and control the bow.
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Komentáře • 28

  • @bigaaron
    @bigaaron Před 11 dny +1

    This and learning to drop my arm's weight instead of digging was the biggest thing that improved my sound for sure.

  • @johnalexander301
    @johnalexander301 Před rokem +4

    Professor Ron, thank you for your incredible teachings. You have a very pleasant demeanor and teaching style.

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Před rokem +1

      Thank you John. I’m so glad that these videos are helpful to you

  • @TheSlappyBag
    @TheSlappyBag Před rokem +2

    Every video of yours I'm learning something new that I carry into my own playing. Thank you so much for your videos!

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Před rokem +1

      That's great!! I'm happy to hear that!!! What piece do you study now?

    • @TheSlappyBag
      @TheSlappyBag Před rokem

      @@RonaldHouston Right now, Janacek - Idyll Suite for String Orchestra. Challenging piece for me, but full of great viola parts!

  • @elviraelizondo4812
    @elviraelizondo4812 Před rokem

    Best teacher 🎉🎉

  • @karencollins8530
    @karencollins8530 Před rokem +2

    Excellent explanation, and thanks for including different (shorter, off-the-string) strokes in this video.

  • @robertpadgett4192
    @robertpadgett4192 Před rokem +3

    The label I apply to shifting contact points is "Sound Points Compression."

  • @stephenchang4662
    @stephenchang4662 Před rokem +2

    This is a great educational video that I will definitely try to integrate into my playing!

  • @ivrz
    @ivrz Před rokem

    Excellent thank you

  • @bryanjamieson2197
    @bryanjamieson2197 Před rokem +1

    Thankyou for sharing ! Great video 🫶

  • @alizekeriyakemanci6570
    @alizekeriyakemanci6570 Před měsícem

    Listening of contact point is listening rhytms move. Thank you.

  • @Sophiasapprentice
    @Sophiasapprentice Před rokem +1

    OMGosh, if I was in Texas, you'd have my rent money.

  • @joshwoods7641
    @joshwoods7641 Před rokem +1

    I'm still on Suzuki book 1, so I'll give this a shot.

    • @RonaldHouston
      @RonaldHouston  Před rokem +2

      That’s great, Josh. Start early with this and you’ll be in great viola shape!

  • @user-oq3ng5ut7l
    @user-oq3ng5ut7l Před 4 měsíci

    🎉🎉🎉

  • @robertpadgett4192
    @robertpadgett4192 Před rokem +2

    Is it necessary to use your turn signal before changing lanes?

  • @robertpadgett4192
    @robertpadgett4192 Před rokem

    Vivid shirt.