Excellent lesson ...You have scientific approach to your explanations ... with and without vibrato ... Thank you Sir . Thank you for this different approach to teaching violin.
Hi Nate: This was an extremely helpful lesson. I tried this with the Brahms D Minor Sonata. Very helpful, not only with activating the 3 variables of the bow (speed, weight and sounding point), but also regulating the bow generally to work on good tone production. Thanks much! Marcus
Hello Nathan! Is there any chance you could do a video on trills (and especially advanced trills such as holding one note down, while trilling the other) by chance? That would be awesome! Thanks again for all your great contributions!
Mr. Cole, I'm a fiddler and I have always gotten a kick out of watching a violinist expression during a melody that they're playing. Sometimes I want to offer them a cigarette after the song is over. Hmm, I never experience those emotional moments. It's probably because Swallowtail Jig, Blackberry Blossom, or Devils Dream aren't really tear jerkers! Just having fun Mr. Cole. I do enjoy your videos. You're a great teacher with a great way of explaining things.
I've had a couple of specifically Alexander lessons, and I'm familiar with some of the concepts for sure. I haven't really studied it. But, my teacher from age 10 to 18 was very into Alexander so I'm sure many of his concepts for positioning came from that. How about you?
I've been studying it for the past couple years with my piano teacher. I actually had the opportunity to chat with Hilary Hahn for a little bit last week, discussing Alexander technique and she mentioned how helpful your MVP video was. I've also been incorporating that into my piano for the past couple weeks and find it immensely helpful!
Interesting, what a great chance to talk with Hilary. We see her in LA every season or so, and she's certainly someone who's put a lot of thought into how she does what she does. I didn't know she had seen the "MVP" video, I'm glad you both found it helpful!
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This video is ridiculously helpful. Thanks so much for the time you put into it. One of the best violin professors on CZcams.
I appreciate it, thanks.
Excellent lesson ...You have scientific approach to your explanations ... with and without vibrato ... Thank you Sir . Thank you for this different approach to teaching violin.
Hi Nate: This was an extremely helpful lesson. I tried this with the Brahms D Minor Sonata. Very helpful, not only with activating the 3 variables of the bow (speed, weight and sounding point), but also regulating the bow generally to work on good tone production. Thanks much! Marcus
Great recommendation ! Thank you
Thank you! it is so important to practice without vibrato some times! Thank you for reminding me! :)
Hello Nathan! Is there any chance you could do a video on trills (and especially advanced trills such as holding one note down, while trilling the other) by chance? That would be awesome! Thanks again for all your great contributions!
Actually I've been thinking of a trill video, so I bet it will happen in the next month or so!
Thanks!
Mr. Cole, I'm a fiddler and I have always gotten a kick out of watching a violinist expression during a melody that they're playing. Sometimes I want to offer them a cigarette after the song is over. Hmm, I never experience those emotional moments. It's probably because Swallowtail Jig, Blackberry Blossom, or Devils Dream aren't really tear jerkers! Just having fun Mr. Cole. I do enjoy your videos. You're a great teacher with a great way of explaining things.
I'm fiddler too. thanks for this video mr cole
greeting from bali island
Thank you 👍🏻 I'm going to try this with Bach today.
A great idea, perfect application!
Such interesting stuff - thank you very much !
Why didn't I get this lesson 30 years ago?
Great video! Thank you so much for making it
My pleasure, glad it helped.
Gee, you have revealed the secret!! Great Super tip video
hi Cole I am know how can play play violin in Indian classical style but I am adult beginer in western style. tell me how can I improve.
Great video!
Great advice :) thanks!
Love it
Love your videos, Nathan!
Hi Nathan, having watched a couple of your videos, I was wondering if you're familiar with the Alexander technique?
I've had a couple of specifically Alexander lessons, and I'm familiar with some of the concepts for sure. I haven't really studied it. But, my teacher from age 10 to 18 was very into Alexander so I'm sure many of his concepts for positioning came from that. How about you?
I've been studying it for the past couple years with my piano teacher. I actually had the opportunity to chat with Hilary Hahn for a little bit last week, discussing Alexander technique and she mentioned how helpful your MVP video was. I've also been incorporating that into my piano for the past couple weeks and find it immensely helpful!
Interesting, what a great chance to talk with Hilary. We see her in LA every season or so, and she's certainly someone who's put a lot of thought into how she does what she does. I didn't know she had seen the "MVP" video, I'm glad you both found it helpful!