Very helpful, thank you so much!! I’ve been playing violin for about 7 years and I’m only just learning vibrato!! I was 7 when I started playing, now I’m 14 !
I "thought" I had learned vibrato back "in the day". Took me about a year, but then I discovered that I didn't have control and that I couldn't transfer from finger to finger with consistency, so I have made it a prime goal now to tear down my "old" habits and to rebuild my vibrato. Exercises and videos like this are part of my journey. Thank you.
So happy to hear that my video helped! I’m still working on my vibrato after decades! Here’s another one of my tutorials on How to Develop Continuous Vibrato: czcams.com/users/shortsMjIkV9r-u_8?si=Unuxl-f859HUYzCK
Thanks for these exercises! I started Violin a few years back when couldn’t play Double Bass anymore after 7 years! 😁 (Vibrato is SO much easier on there LOL)
Thank you so much for this! I'll keep coming to this video everytime i practice the vibrato on my violin. Your video is so far the best I've watched about learning the vibrato.
Oh my goodness, this the nicest comment ever! Thank you so much! 🙏 Greetings from Newfoundland, Canada! And by the way, I will be releasing a ‘Mastering Violin Technique’ course through my website (part of my suite of Violin Ninja courses) - and it will contain even further instruction on Vibrato, in addition to Double Stops, Spiccato, Shifting, and more!) You can get on the wait list to be the first to get discounts here: Http://lynnkuo.com/online-course
When I was a young cello student, I developed some very poor vibrato habits. It took several years and much patience from my instructor to correct them. Today, as a beginner violinist, I want to start out with good vibrato technique. Thank you for the helpful videos!
Hi Alan, it’s so true: in any discipline, unlearning bad habits can take years of re-training! 😳 I’m so glad these exercises are helpful! Feel free to check out the other free tutorials on my website as well: Www.violinwithdrlynn.com/tutorials
ive been trying to learn for years but never found clear enough explanations 😞 this vid was very descriptive and helped me a lot, would def recommend 🙏!
Thank you so much, I've been playing violin for 7 years now, but I wasn`t able to play it due to the war in Ukraine, so after six months I finally got it back! Now have to catch up! :)
Thank you for this video! I played violin as a child but quit after 6 years due to a very bad teacher. Picking it up again as an adult and while I've certainly lost a lot of technique I do hope to get my vibrato back soon 😄 will implement these in my warmup!
Hi Charlie, thanks for your comment! Glad to hear you've picked up the violin again and I hope it all comes back quickly for you. So glad you enjoyed the exercises in the video. I return to them again and again with my VIP students. :)
Another great vibrato video! I especially appreciated your tour through the Fischer exercises. After having spent at least a year with them, it's been fascinating to see both Nathan Cole's and your take on those exercises (love your image of the "hook", and love Nathan's image of the "wheel" for example, both of which add more nuance to what was already in my thinking.) Also, kudos for your clarity both in description and demonstration -- and for including the ducks!
Thanks, Rebecca! I'm pretty sure Nathan got the "wheel" image from Simon Fischer, as I watched Simon describe this image in his Zoom video call during Violympics. For me personally, the "wheel" image is the least helpful to me as I can't successfully incorporate this movement into my own vibrato. However I felt it was important to include this exercise. And yes, the ducks likely have better vibrato after that day! 😆
This by far is the most helpful video I have come across so far on Vibrato :) The "Cool Hang exercise" really helped. I seem to be developing more of an arm vibrato, so I found this particular exercise really great for building that arm and finger strength. Thanks!
Thank you for such an excellent lesson. You explain things in such a way that makes it very clear and understandable. My favorite and easiest to practice is flexing the first joint of the ambulance sound.
Thanks, Yan! It makes me happy to know my teaching helps you! 😀 And yes, the Ambulance 🚑 exercise is my favourite. (Although, I doubt it’s my neighbours’ favourite. 😂 😬)
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Thank you so much. I have played all my life, and during lockdown my vibrato seemed to stop working properly. I can't wait to get started on your exercises.
Thanks so much, Leanne! I hope you enjoy my other tutorials! I have another vibrato tutorial as well! Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
Great follow up to part one! My favorite is the flexibility exercise for the first joint. I find it really helps to strengthen the finger and create suppleness in my vibrato. Thank you for this video. It helps to clarify the Simon Fischer exercises so well!
This was really helpful! Thank you so much! One question: I can do vibrato easily on E, A, and D strings, but on the G string is quite difficult. Also, my first finger is very stiff, can you give any tips on how to loosen it?
You may need to adjust your elbow/arm to give more clearance for your fingers. Hard to know without seeing. And for first finger, try encouraging flexibility in the distal joint, which you can practice away from the instrument by touching the index finger to the thumb and doing the Knuckle Collapse exercise. Good luck! I have lots of more tutorials on my site, which might help you find more answers: Www.violinwithdrlynn.com/tutorials
You’re welcome! Yes, the distal joint flexibility is perhaps the most helpful factor in developing vibrato. Feel free to watch my other vibrato tutorial as well: Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes. czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
I am a professional violinist. I am looking for different ways of looking at my vibrato. I found your thoughts very helpful and interesting. Thank you.
Thanks Dr. Lynn. Will be incorporating some of these exercises during my regular practice. My favs are the ambulance and the wash. Its the easiest for me..😅so i probably should do the other ones such as the hook..and collapse.
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Thank you for these videos. I watched the 5 mistakes video and this one. Some of these exercises are similar to what I have been doing, but are a different way of doing them. I like them all! I have been playing for 4 1/2 years (started when I was 59) and have been trying to learn vibrato for about 2 years with out much success (I think because of lack of flexibility), but I'm starting to make a noise that you can tell I'm trying to do vibrato! I think these exercises will help!
Thanks, Andrew! It really depends. I continue to work on my vibrato and I’ve been playing for decades. It also depends on if the student is guided by an adept teacher and if they haven’t developed any misguided vibrato habits along the way. To see what the most common vibrato mistakes are, please see my other vibrato tutorial: czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
@@lisavw8351 Perhaps just set a time limit and focus on just one exercise a day, if it’s the overwhelm/volume that is presenting the challenge? Good luck, Lisa!
Very true. However, from what I’ve seen with students is that they have uniquely incorrect movement patterns. Meaning, that it’s necessary to pinpoint the exact issues and prescribe the specific exercise(s) to remedy whatever component of vibrato they’re struggling with. For example, just a few days ago, I was working with one of my students, a professional orchestral violinist with a titled chair position. He wanted to work specifically on “wrist”-based vibrato. His vibrato was already beautiful and under his control, however, he wanted to further expand his colour palette and vibrato range. I prescribed the “Knuckle Collapse” and “Wash the String” exercises so we could go further into the intimate vibrato colours he was seeking.
Hi Dr.Kou just wanted to say hello an how much I enjoyed your duck pond vibrato exercises during the summer. Im still working on vibrato and Dark Shadows theme. Also meditation first several bars i say tong incheek i dont read music. Have merry christmas! Ce. Usa.😅
Dear Chris, thanks so much for taking the time to send a message! 🙏 Wishing you a great holiday season and best of luck on your vibrato explorations! 🦆 🎻 Have fun with it!
Wonderful video, thank you for making this! I like the mention of the vertical component of the vibrato. I saw somewhere that Henryk Szeryng had mentioned that also. It seems important. One thing I have found looking at vibrato videos is that some of the people don’t make a vibrato that I want, or don’t even show that they can, but your Sibelius 2nd movement excerpt from Facebook, was exactly how I like it, in my case translating it to something that would be beautiful on the viola. I tried, for example, playing and recording for myself the Wienawski slow movement on the violin this fall, and then the first half of the movement on the viola. Nobody was around, fortunately! This seems like a crime against music, but I think we should be able to sound like a violin or a cello, and then if we’re particularly drowned out in a quartet or something then we can choose to let loose with a “viola” vibrato, but in something like a Brahms viola sonata I would happily steal Pinchas Zukerman’s technique and sound, if that were possible. Please keep doing videos like this! You will raise the level of playing even higher than it is now, which is already way higher than when I was taking auditions!
Thanks so much for the comment, Carl! It sounds like you're really developing such range with your vibrato (transitioning between violin and viola)! Amazing to have that versatility! Your students are lucky to have you!
I’m only hoping to make a decent sound on something, preferably the viola, since that’s what my job is! I’m always surprised by the different uses that we really need, like short notes with the connected vibrato, longer notes that I often find myself overdoing, last notes of phrases that seem to need a bit of speed. I’ve been using an app which is helping me see the vibrato I’m using, adding the visual element is helpful for me. Thank you for doing this!
I’m using VocalPitchMonitor but there are plenty of apps that do the same thing. I would mess with the parameters like horizontal and vertical zoom and scrolling speed to make it behave and not freak out when the heat comes on. Then feed in vibrato that you like to see what it looks like and how it compares with what you’re doing! I do my morning exercises with it. We have to see if it helps, it has only been a couple of months. Of course the ear is the final verdict, but it’s another helpful thing to keep me on task. Unfortunately it doesn’t help with the rest of my problems. We need other apps for those!
Aw, thanks for your comment, Drew! I'm so glad my video helped you! Those ducks never did return back for more vibrato demos... Maybe I scared them off! 😂
Dear Lynn, Your explanation and demonstration is very very helpful for me. I am an adult beginner, knowing left hand techniques from classical guitar studies. But..... violin is different.... 😇 So i want to have a nice tone, be able to play expressive. On first sight my favourite exercise is the "washing", to be as flexible as possible. And the last one, the imaginatiin of a circle. The one with "hanging" the hand (where You used the cloth) seems also very helpful to stay loose. My experience is : if i want to vibrate too expressive, not having good technique yet, there is big danger to make it hard and strong, and the whole violin starts shaking 😂😂😂 so better do this exercises patiently, first.... thank You very much for Your effort to really help!!!!
Hi Andrea! I appreciate you watching and leaving such a detailed comment! It really helps me to hear your insights about what exercises resonate with you and what problems you encounter while learning vibrato. Hope your vibrato develops well and you successfully avoid tension as you learn. Good luck!
Thank you for the detailed explanation and various exercises to help with vibrato. When I practice the fingertip roll / knuckle collapse, at the point of more pressure i.e. the knuckles is at 90 degrees, my fingernail will touch the fingerboard, even though I've cut my fingernails extremely short. Basically, I can't press the string with my fingertip as there isn't enough flesh and my fingernails are very far out to the edge of my fingertip. When the fingernail is touching the fingerboard, I can't fully press the string against the fingerboard. Do you have any tips / workaround for me to resolve this issue?
You’re welcome! Do try to avoid the nail touching the string. I’d say (without seeing with my own eyes) that just try to get the widest range of motion that makes sense for your finger morphology. Everyone is built differently and has different hand/finger proportions.
I’m very curious about your set up (Chin rest and shoulder rest). I searched your page (after pressing subscribe!) to see if you had any videos and couldn’t find any. Would love more info! Looking forward to reviving my vibrato with these exercises!
Thanks for subscribing! I actually am trying out a new, custom chin rest fitted by Peter Purich in Montreal this past weekend! It’s only been two or three days. (Breaking news 📰!) But the shoulder rest I am using is a copy of a Voigt. A cute, humorous video about it: czcams.com/users/shortsHSWL2TC94Pg?feature=share I also have a Kréddle chin rest unboxing video to release as well! In the meantime, feel free to follow me on social media where I’m trying out the new Purich chin rest: Http://facebook.com/ViolynnKuo Http://instagram.com/Violynnkuo
You’re very welcome! The Knuckle Collapse is the arguably the most helpful one - and can be done even without the violin! Just by touching your thumb and done while you’re sitting idle or waiting in line. 🙂
My violin still shakes as I learn vibrato. It's improving, but it's not stable like yours. Any advice to students about how to prevent instrument shake during vibrato? I use a Kun shoulder rest and that helps. I wonder if I'm pressing too hard on the string.
Without seeing what’s going on, it’s hard for me to say, however if the instrument is shaking along with your left hand, it does sound like the instrument is not stabilized and/or the left hand is gripping the neck too tightly or incorrectly. When you vibrate, you release the contact point of the base of the index finger so that only the thumb and the head/collar bone are the points of contact for the instrument. Instrument shaking indicates to me that there might still be the third contact point of the side of the index finger and your instrument is shaking along with your finger oscillations. Difficult for me to say but that’s my best guess. And I guess you’ve seen my other vibrato tutorial: Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes? It might be that your left hand is too tight. czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
You’re welcome! Feel free to share to your friends and students! Also check out an important video: Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes: czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
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I was scared since I've been playing for three years and I was afraid I won't be able to learn anymore since I'm already a 3 years violinist but after seeing these comments I'm starting to have hope on myself
Hi Christine, thanks for watching! My shoulder rest is actually a copy of a Voigt, made by the uncle of one of the violinists of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. You can see me replacing the rubber band for it in this fun video: Death of a Shoulder Rest - Violin Problems! (Rubber Band Woes) czcams.com/video/HSWL2TC94Pg/video.html I also have a Kréddle shoulder rest unboxing video to post on my channel as well. Stay tuned!
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Hello thank you so much for your video. I have a natural high left hand thumb position, the vibrato exercise are very difficult to do(playing for 6 years approx), Any tips will be much appreciated. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Bishal! It's difficult for me to discern what is going on for you without seeing you play. What you may perceive to be a thumb issue could be an issue elsewhere in your setup or posture, or left hand positioning. I know that for my hand, I often need to slide the thumb more *underneath* the neck to facilitate a wider vibrato. If I attempt to vibrate with my thumb to "high", I don't get much range of motion and it does not sound good. Hope that helps!
Thanks for watching my video! I don’t advise trying to solely train for a “wrist” vibrato or “arm” vibrato. Trying to train for just one or the other locks you into a limited vibrato pattern. Instead, training to build a range of motion that enables freedom of *all* the joints in the entire arm structure (all the way to the shoulder blades and back), will not only give you more physical freedom in your vibrato technique but will also give you a wider range of colours and movement patterns to choose from. You may eventually develop a signature vibrato pattern that resembles more of an “arm” or “wrist” vibrato however, with that said, I do advocate for doing exercises that train general flexibility and proper range of motion in *all* the joints (from fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder socket, and even the collar bone). Basically, do the exercises not with the intention of building an “arm” vibrato or a “wrist” but do the exercises to build range of motion, proper movement pattern, flexibility in all joints, speed, consistency, and pitch accuracy. Good luck!
I’m so stiff no joke 💀 gotta work on that flexibility regardless of if I do or don’t learn vibrato rn bcs even when shifting I’m super stiff Didn’t notice until a few weeks ago and damn ever since I’ve been working on getting more flowy and flexible things have been easier for sure Thank you for this video!
I have a question, how long does it take to learn vibrato? I'm 14 and I've been TRYING to do vibrato for 2 years, but I can't really do it. it is sooo hard for me... also my teacher hasn't really been focusing on it but i really want to learn... good video though, im trying it!
Hi Jessenia, there is no one answer because every single person is different, unique and with their own strengths, challenges, and influences. My advice is to discuss it with your teacher because I’m assuming they haven’t introduced vibrato exercises yet for a reason? What I have seen is people attempting to learn vibrato on their own and developing very incorrect habits… which can take you even LONGER to unlearn. You end up doing more harm to your technique and sound than good. So I advise you to ask your teacher what is best because they are working with you directly. Good luck!
they have introduced the exercises, i started in suzuki book 2, im in book 4 now. i am not a complete beginner to vibrato, im almost there but....i will try your exercises though thank you!@@violynnkuo
Hi Julian, no, strong pressure is not necessary to do vibrato. If anything, you want just enough (minimum) finger pressure that will still get you a clear sound in your vibrato.
It sounds like you’re not holding the instrument correctly then. When you vibrate, you need to release the point of contact on the inside of your hand, by the first finger.
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Very helpful, thank you so much!! I’ve been playing violin for about 7 years and I’m only just learning vibrato!! I was 7 when I started playing, now I’m 14 !
You’re welcome, Kerry! Keep up the great work!
I started piano 🎹 at 7 and violin later at 9 🎻!
Same!!! I started fiddling at 14 and I’ve been playing for 2.5 years now
im guessing you're 15 now but rn im 14 too lol. I just started playing the violin this year tho
I "thought" I had learned vibrato back "in the day". Took me about a year, but then I discovered that I didn't have control and that I couldn't transfer from finger to finger with consistency, so I have made it a prime goal now to tear down my "old" habits and to rebuild my vibrato. Exercises and videos like this are part of my journey. Thank you.
So happy to hear that my video helped! I’m still working on my vibrato after decades!
Here’s another one of my tutorials on How to Develop Continuous Vibrato:
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Thanks for these exercises! I started Violin a few years back when couldn’t play Double Bass anymore after 7 years! 😁 (Vibrato is SO much easier on there LOL)
Thanks for watching, Sang! Double bass vibrato sounds so much more relaxed! 😄
Thank you so much for this! I'll keep coming to this video everytime i practice the vibrato on my violin. Your video is so far the best I've watched about learning the vibrato.
Oh my goodness, this the nicest comment ever! Thank you so much! 🙏 Greetings from Newfoundland, Canada!
And by the way, I will be releasing a ‘Mastering Violin Technique’ course through my website (part of my suite of Violin Ninja courses) - and it will contain even further instruction on Vibrato, in addition to Double Stops, Spiccato, Shifting, and more!)
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@@violynnkuo no problem, and also greetings from Egypt! Thanks I'll be sure to check more of ur videos!
This video is such a gift to the universe! Thank you!! Favorite exercise: the hook. Big payoff but hard to do: the wheel.
Glad to hear this is helpful for you, Holly! Let’s talk more about this in your next lesson!
When I was a young cello student, I developed some very poor vibrato habits. It took several years and much patience from my instructor to correct them. Today, as a beginner violinist, I want to start out with good vibrato technique. Thank you for the helpful videos!
Hi Alan, it’s so true: in any discipline, unlearning bad habits can take years of re-training! 😳 I’m so glad these exercises are helpful!
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ive been trying to learn for years but never found clear enough explanations 😞 this vid was very descriptive and helped me a lot, would def recommend 🙏!
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Thank you so much, I've been playing violin for 7 years now, but I wasn`t able to play it due to the war in Ukraine, so after six months I finally got it back! Now have to catch up! :)
So glad you’re able to play again, Sofia! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦! 💙💛
Thank you for this video! I played violin as a child but quit after 6 years due to a very bad teacher. Picking it up again as an adult and while I've certainly lost a lot of technique I do hope to get my vibrato back soon 😄 will implement these in my warmup!
Hi Charlie, thanks for your comment! Glad to hear you've picked up the violin again and I hope it all comes back quickly for you. So glad you enjoyed the exercises in the video. I return to them again and again with my VIP students. :)
Another great vibrato video! I especially appreciated your tour through the Fischer exercises. After having spent at least a year with them, it's been fascinating to see both Nathan Cole's and your take on those exercises (love your image of the "hook", and love Nathan's image of the "wheel" for example, both of which add more nuance to what was already in my thinking.) Also, kudos for your clarity both in description and demonstration -- and for including the ducks!
Thanks, Rebecca! I'm pretty sure Nathan got the "wheel" image from Simon Fischer, as I watched Simon describe this image in his Zoom video call during Violympics. For me personally, the "wheel" image is the least helpful to me as I can't successfully incorporate this movement into my own vibrato. However I felt it was important to include this exercise.
And yes, the ducks likely have better vibrato after that day! 😆
This by far is the most helpful video I have come across so far on Vibrato :) The "Cool Hang exercise" really helped. I seem to be developing more of an arm vibrato, so I found this particular exercise really great for building that arm and finger strength. Thanks!
I’m so glad, Erynn! Thanks for letting me know which exercise you found the most helpful! Happy Long Weekend! 🎆
Thank you for such an excellent lesson. You explain things in such a way that makes it very clear and understandable. My favorite and easiest to practice is flexing the first joint of the ambulance sound.
Thanks, Yan! It makes me happy to know my teaching helps you! 😀 And yes, the Ambulance 🚑 exercise is my favourite. (Although, I doubt it’s my neighbours’ favourite. 😂 😬)
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Thank you so much. I have played all my life, and during lockdown my vibrato seemed to stop working properly. I can't wait to get started on your exercises.
Thanks so much for watching, Lesley! I hope your vibrato picks up to your liking!
SAME im literally the same
Thank you very much for your knowledge, technics and your pursuasive interest in encouraging the students to learn violin easily.
My pleasure. 😊 Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment!
Thank you! This is super informative and easy to watch!
Thanks so much, Leanne!
I hope you enjoy my other tutorials!
I have another vibrato tutorial as well!
Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes
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Great explanations and fun techniques ❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it! 🎻
You are an awesome violinist Lynn, I'm especially impressed with your "rock" video; you really rock in that video. violin mastery.❤👍👍👍😃
Thanks so much, Tony! Coming from an incredible violinist like yourself, that means a lot!
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Great follow up to part one! My favorite is the flexibility exercise for the first joint. I find it really helps to strengthen the finger and create suppleness in my vibrato. Thank you for this video. It helps to clarify the Simon Fischer exercises so well!
Thank so much for watching the entire tutorial, Darlene! I'm glad my take on Simon Fischer's exercises are helpful!
This was really helpful! Thank you so much!
One question:
I can do vibrato easily on E, A, and D strings, but on the G string is quite difficult. Also, my first finger is very stiff, can you give any tips on how to loosen it?
You may need to adjust your elbow/arm to give more clearance for your fingers. Hard to know without seeing.
And for first finger, try encouraging flexibility in the distal joint, which you can practice away from the instrument by touching the index finger to the thumb and doing the Knuckle Collapse exercise.
Good luck!
I have lots of more tutorials on my site, which might help you find more answers:
Www.violinwithdrlynn.com/tutorials
Thank you for explaining the flexibility of the distal joint. I still have a lot of practice to do.
You’re welcome! Yes, the distal joint flexibility is perhaps the most helpful factor in developing vibrato.
Feel free to watch my other vibrato tutorial as well: Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes.
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This is impactful
Thanks for watching, Kolapo! Glad that it’s helpful!
What a great lesson! If you could develop some practice routine videos, I am sure it will be fantastic!
Thanks so much for watching! And that’s a great idea! 💡
The best vibrato lesson I ever had. Thanks.
Hi Yung, nice to connect here too. Happy New Year and happy to hear it helps you!
I am a professional violinist. I am looking for different ways of looking at my vibrato. I found your thoughts very helpful and interesting. Thank you.
I’m so glad, Chris! Wishing you a very Happy Holidays!
Congratulations for your excellent way in teaching, Lynn, thank you ! ❤
Thanks so much for the kind words, Jean-Michel! Merci bien! 🙏
Amazing content Dr. Lynn! Thank you so much!
Thanks so much, Miles! ❤️
Thanks Dr. Lynn. Will be incorporating some of these exercises during my regular practice. My favs are the ambulance and the wash. Its the easiest for me..😅so i probably should do the other ones such as the hook..and collapse.
Deborah Kim Yes, the Hook, Knuckle Collapse, and Wheel are definitely harder!
Muito obrigada. Seu vídeo é excelente! Parabéns !
Muchos gracias! 🙏🎼
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Nice content, was practicing to improve and this video taught me alot! thanks 👏
I’m so glad! Thanks for leaving a comment!
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Thank you very much!!! This helped a lot. My favourite excercise was "The ambulance."
Glad it helped, Caroline!
The Ambulance 🚑 Exercise is definitely an oldie but a goodie! 👌
Big Thank 🙏for high vibration
You're very welcome! Glad it helped you!
Muchas gracias. El video está excelente.
Gracias, Annye! ❤ 🎻
I LOVE that you referenced Weeble-Wobbles! I had them when I was a kid. 😆
Teehee 🙃. I remember them… but never had them as a kid. I only got to play with them when I went to a friend’s house. 😅
Thanks for watching, Eddie!
Beautiful setting :)
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Great video and with an awesome avian audience!
Yes, the ducks 🦆 are always a hit! Glad you liked the tutorial, Phil!
Thank you for these videos. I watched the 5 mistakes video and this one. Some of these exercises are similar to what I have been doing, but are a different way of doing them. I like them all! I have been playing for 4 1/2 years (started when I was 59) and have been trying to learn vibrato for about 2 years with out much success (I think because of lack of flexibility), but I'm starting to make a noise that you can tell I'm trying to do vibrato! I think these exercises will help!
I’m so glad to hear they help, Robert!
And amazing that you started at 59! 👏
I love the background
Thanks! This is actually filmed by my elementary school! 🦆 🦆 🦆
very helpful tips
I’m so glad you found it helpful, Haipeng!
Thank you for link ! I appreciate it very much 🌸🌸🌸
Glad you got it, Shaz! Which exercise(s) work for you best?
Thank you.
You're very welcome, Annye!
Thank you so much! This video is very helpful 😁
I'm happy to hear that it was so helpful! Feel free to share with friends! :)
Fantastic and very elaborate. . .
How long could this take under a talented student
Thanks, Andrew! It really depends. I continue to work on my vibrato and I’ve been playing for decades.
It also depends on if the student is guided by an adept teacher and if they haven’t developed any misguided vibrato habits along the way.
To see what the most common vibrato mistakes are, please see my other vibrato tutorial:
czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
Great lesson!💖
Thank you so much, Lisa! 🙏 (And the ducks 🦆 say hi 👋.) Not sure if they’ve been practicing their vibrato exercises though 🤔🎶 〰️ 😅)
@@violynnkuo 😃😂🦆👋 I try to practice every day, but it’s so hard!!
@@lisavw8351 Perhaps just set a time limit and focus on just one exercise a day, if it’s the overwhelm/volume that is presenting the challenge? Good luck, Lisa!
@@violynnkuo Thank you! 😘
@@lisavw8351 If it’s of any comfort, I only really started doing vibrato exercises recently...! 🙈
Interesting. Every exercise is essentially doing the same thing it's just a different way to get the brain to wrap around the concept.
Very true.
However, from what I’ve seen with students is that they have uniquely incorrect movement patterns.
Meaning, that it’s necessary to pinpoint the exact issues and prescribe the specific exercise(s) to remedy whatever component of vibrato they’re struggling with.
For example, just a few days ago, I was working with one of my students, a professional orchestral violinist with a titled chair position. He wanted to work specifically on “wrist”-based vibrato.
His vibrato was already beautiful and under his control, however, he wanted to further expand his colour palette and vibrato range.
I prescribed the “Knuckle Collapse” and “Wash the String” exercises so we could go further into the intimate vibrato colours he was seeking.
Hi Dr.Kou just wanted to say hello an how much I enjoyed your duck pond vibrato exercises during the summer. Im still working on vibrato and Dark Shadows theme. Also meditation first several bars i say tong incheek i dont read music. Have merry christmas! Ce. Usa.😅
Dear Chris, thanks so much for taking the time to send a message! 🙏
Wishing you a great holiday season and best of luck on your vibrato explorations! 🦆 🎻
Have fun with it!
Wonderful video, thank you for making this! I like the mention of the vertical component of the vibrato. I saw somewhere that Henryk Szeryng had mentioned that also. It seems important. One thing I have found looking at vibrato videos is that some of the people don’t make a vibrato that I want, or don’t even show that they can, but your Sibelius 2nd movement excerpt from Facebook, was exactly how I like it, in my case translating it to something that would be beautiful on the viola. I tried, for example, playing and recording for myself the Wienawski slow movement on the violin this fall, and then the first half of the movement on the viola. Nobody was around, fortunately! This seems like a crime against music, but I think we should be able to sound like a violin or a cello, and then if we’re particularly drowned out in a quartet or something then we can choose to let loose with a “viola” vibrato, but in something like a Brahms viola sonata I would happily steal Pinchas Zukerman’s technique and sound, if that were possible. Please keep doing videos like this! You will raise the level of playing even higher than it is now, which is already way higher than when I was taking auditions!
Thanks so much for the comment, Carl! It sounds like you're really developing such range with your vibrato (transitioning between violin and viola)! Amazing to have that versatility! Your students are lucky to have you!
I’m only hoping to make a decent sound on something, preferably the viola, since that’s what my job is! I’m always surprised by the different uses that we really need, like short notes with the connected vibrato, longer notes that I often find myself overdoing, last notes of phrases that seem to need a bit of speed. I’ve been using an app which is helping me see the vibrato I’m using, adding the visual element is helpful for me. Thank you for doing this!
@@carljohansen83854 Ooh, what is this app you’re using, Carl? Please share here if you can!
I’m using VocalPitchMonitor but there are plenty of apps that do the same thing. I would mess with the parameters like horizontal and vertical zoom and scrolling speed to make it behave and not freak out when the heat comes on. Then feed in vibrato that you like to see what it looks like and how it compares with what you’re doing! I do my morning exercises with it. We have to see if it helps, it has only been a couple of months. Of course the ear is the final verdict, but it’s another helpful thing to keep me on task. Unfortunately it doesn’t help with the rest of my problems. We need other apps for those!
@@carljohansen83854 Wow, I’ll have to try it out! Thanks, Carl!
Thank you, very helpful, starting me on my vibrato journey. And I wonder if the duck quacking was singing with you… 😊
Aw, thanks for your comment, Drew! I'm so glad my video helped you!
Those ducks never did return back for more vibrato demos... Maybe I scared them off! 😂
i like the circular motion analogy
Oh good! Glad it is helpful, Haipeng!
Do you mean Simon Fischer’s last vibrato exercise, which I call ‘The Wheel’?
Dear Lynn, Your explanation and demonstration is very very helpful for me.
I am an adult beginner, knowing left hand techniques from classical guitar studies. But..... violin is different.... 😇
So i want to have a nice tone, be able to play expressive.
On first sight my favourite exercise is the "washing", to be as flexible as possible. And the last one, the imaginatiin of a circle.
The one with "hanging" the hand (where You used the cloth) seems also very helpful to stay loose.
My experience is : if i want to vibrate too expressive, not having good technique yet, there is big danger to make it hard and strong, and the whole violin starts shaking 😂😂😂
so better do this exercises patiently, first....
thank You very much for Your effort to really help!!!!
Hi Andrea!
I appreciate you watching and leaving such a detailed comment!
It really helps me to hear your insights about what exercises resonate with you and what problems you encounter while learning vibrato.
Hope your vibrato develops well and you successfully avoid tension as you learn. Good luck!
This is fantastic!
Gordon Cleland Awww 😊, thanks so much, Gordon! I put a lot of thought into my tutorials so I’m glad you like them!
So much is exactly what Mr Neikrug said.
The vibrato on the corner of the instrument. I have used that too...
And the washing. I call it dusting. "Imagine a dusty spot on your instrument... you may not need to imagine a dusty spot..."
Gordon Cleland Oh wow! I’m so glad that the pedagogy is consistent!
Very helpful! Thank you!
You’re so welcome, Manaswini! Did you prefer any of the exercises over the other? 🙂
@@violynnkuo Thank you for responding! In fact, I enjoyed the washing your string exercise.
@@manaswiniperumalla36 Oh, I like that one too! It helps me loosen up when I feel my left hand tightening.
Thank you for the detailed explanation and various exercises to help with vibrato. When I practice the fingertip roll / knuckle collapse, at the point of more pressure i.e. the knuckles is at 90 degrees, my fingernail will touch the fingerboard, even though I've cut my fingernails extremely short. Basically, I can't press the string with my fingertip as there isn't enough flesh and my fingernails are very far out to the edge of my fingertip. When the fingernail is touching the fingerboard, I can't fully press the string against the fingerboard. Do you have any tips / workaround for me to resolve this issue?
You’re welcome!
Do try to avoid the nail touching the string. I’d say (without seeing with my own eyes) that just try to get the widest range of motion that makes sense for your finger morphology.
Everyone is built differently and has different hand/finger proportions.
Trimakasih atas video vibrato nya sister.
You’re very welcome, Dede!
I really liked this video😊😊
Thanks so much for leaving a comment, Sangmi!
Feel free to check out the free tutorials on my website as well: Www.violinwithdrlynn.com/tutorials
I’m very curious about your set up (Chin rest and shoulder rest). I searched your page (after pressing subscribe!) to see if you had any videos and couldn’t find any. Would love more info! Looking forward to reviving my vibrato with these exercises!
Thanks for subscribing!
I actually am trying out a new, custom chin rest fitted by Peter Purich in Montreal this past weekend! It’s only been two or three days. (Breaking news 📰!)
But the shoulder rest I am using is a copy of a Voigt.
A cute, humorous video about it:
czcams.com/users/shortsHSWL2TC94Pg?feature=share
I also have a Kréddle chin rest unboxing video to release as well!
In the meantime, feel free to follow me on social media where I’m trying out the new Purich chin rest:
Http://facebook.com/ViolynnKuo
Http://instagram.com/Violynnkuo
video nya sangat membantu! matur suksma 😇
Thanks 🙏 for watching! I’m so glad it helps you!
@@violynnkuo 🙏
Thankyou so much for this amazing video on vibrato 🙏
All exercises are osam , very helpful but knuckle collapse is difficult i think..... 😊
You’re very welcome! The Knuckle Collapse is the arguably the most helpful one - and can be done even without the violin! Just by touching your thumb and done while you’re sitting idle or waiting in line. 🙂
My violin still shakes as I learn vibrato. It's improving, but it's not stable like yours.
Any advice to students about how to prevent instrument shake during vibrato?
I use a Kun shoulder rest and that helps.
I wonder if I'm pressing too hard on the string.
Without seeing what’s going on, it’s hard for me to say, however if the instrument is shaking along with your left hand, it does sound like the instrument is not stabilized and/or the left hand is gripping the neck too tightly or incorrectly.
When you vibrate, you release the contact point of the base of the index finger so that only the thumb and the head/collar bone are the points of contact for the instrument.
Instrument shaking indicates to me that there might still be the third contact point of the side of the index finger and your instrument is shaking along with your finger oscillations.
Difficult for me to say but that’s my best guess.
And I guess you’ve seen my other vibrato tutorial: Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes?
It might be that your left hand is too tight.
czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
it is so useful thanks
I’m so glad to hear that it helps you!
What mountain is that in the background? Excellent Vibrato tutorial...
It’s not actually a mountain in the background. This is filmed in the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, where I grew up. 🙂
Thanks teacher 🙏
You’re welcome! Feel free to share to your friends and students!
Also check out an important video:
Top 5 Vibrato Mistakes:
czcams.com/video/xoPIhNcN-Wk/video.html
@@violynnkuo yes sure teacher 🥰 your teaching in online violin class?
@@antonyud435 Yes, I run Violin Bootcamps (the last one ended August 28th).
If you’d like to get on the wait list for the next one, feel free to check it out here:
Www.Lynnkuo.Com/violin-bootcamp
Or, if you’re interested in working with me inside of my Private Lesson Packages, feel free to check them out:
www.violinwithdrlynn.com/courses/private-lesson-packages
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks a lot .
You’re so welcome, Jerry!
I was scared since I've been playing for three years and I was afraid I won't be able to learn anymore since I'm already a 3 years violinist but after seeing these comments I'm starting to have hope on myself
Just keep going and never ever give up!
I like to think: even aiming for 5% improvement is a great achievement!
lol 11:39 to 11:42 the duck was trying to do vibrato
😂 🦆 “Trying”… 🎻 〰️ 🦆 😅
This us a PRO stuff
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
nice place
Thanks for watching! And yes, this is behind my elementary school! 🦆🏫
This is a PRO stuff
Thanks 🙏!
I am curions to know what shoulder rest you have and where to buy. Thanks for your tips on the vibrato!
Hi Christine, thanks for watching!
My shoulder rest is actually a copy of a Voigt, made by the uncle of one of the violinists of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
You can see me replacing the rubber band for it in this fun video:
Death of a Shoulder Rest - Violin Problems! (Rubber Band Woes)
czcams.com/video/HSWL2TC94Pg/video.html
I also have a Kréddle shoulder rest unboxing video to post on my channel as well. Stay tuned!
Thanks
Glad to be of help, Abhishek! Feel free to share with friends!
I like you teaching please make the video for teach more
Thanks so much!
Yes, I do plan on making more videos. I’m getting ready to launch my Summer Violin Bootcamp (July 5-August 28th, 2021)
Www.Lynnkuo.Com/violin-bootcamp
and my free 5-day #Paganini5Challenge (June 2-6, 2021).
If you’d like to hear me teach live, feel free to sign up below for my free Challenge!
Www.Lynnkuo.Com/paganini-challenge
I’m also giving away my free #Paganini5Challenge Practice Guide and Practice Journal. 💝 🙂
Hello thank you so much for your video.
I have a natural high left hand thumb position, the vibrato exercise are very difficult to do(playing for 6 years approx),
Any tips will be much appreciated.
Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Bishal!
It's difficult for me to discern what is going on for you without seeing you play. What you may perceive to be a thumb issue could be an issue elsewhere in your setup or posture, or left hand positioning.
I know that for my hand, I often need to slide the thumb more *underneath* the neck to facilitate a wider vibrato. If I attempt to vibrate with my thumb to "high", I don't get much range of motion and it does not sound good.
Hope that helps!
@@violynnkuo ok thank you so much.....
@@bishalghimirey2993 You're welcome!
Miss, please make a video for wrist vibrato only. It's confusing if we r actually combining both exercise for wrist or arm vibrato.
Thanks for watching my video!
I don’t advise trying to solely train for a “wrist” vibrato or “arm” vibrato.
Trying to train for just one or the other locks you into a limited vibrato pattern.
Instead, training to build a range of motion that enables freedom of *all* the joints in the entire arm structure (all the way to the shoulder blades and back), will not only give you more physical freedom in your vibrato technique but will also give you a wider range of colours and movement patterns to choose from.
You may eventually develop a signature vibrato pattern that resembles more of an “arm” or “wrist” vibrato however, with that said, I do advocate for doing exercises that train general flexibility and proper range of motion in *all* the joints (from fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder socket, and even the collar bone).
Basically, do the exercises not with the intention of building an “arm” vibrato or a “wrist” but do the exercises to build range of motion, proper movement pattern, flexibility in all joints, speed, consistency, and pitch accuracy.
Good luck!
@@violynnkuo Thank you so much for the wonderful suggestion.
@@huvesatorose4711 You're welcome!
I’m so stiff no joke 💀 gotta work on that flexibility regardless of if I do or don’t learn vibrato rn bcs even when shifting I’m super stiff
Didn’t notice until a few weeks ago and damn ever since I’ve been working on getting more flowy and flexible things have been easier for sure
Thank you for this video!
Yes, stiffness is never helpful in any activity or skill. I’m so glad the video gave you some helpful insights!
I have a question, how long does it take to learn vibrato? I'm 14 and I've been TRYING to do vibrato for 2 years, but I can't really do it. it is sooo hard for me... also my teacher hasn't really been focusing on it but i really want to learn... good video though, im trying it!
Hi Jessenia, there is no one answer because every single person is different, unique and with their own strengths, challenges, and influences.
My advice is to discuss it with your teacher because I’m assuming they haven’t introduced vibrato exercises yet for a reason?
What I have seen is people attempting to learn vibrato on their own and developing very incorrect habits… which can take you even LONGER to unlearn.
You end up doing more harm to your technique and sound than good.
So I advise you to ask your teacher what is best because they are working with you directly.
Good luck!
they have introduced the exercises, i started in suzuki book 2, im in book 4 now. i am not a complete beginner to vibrato, im almost there but....i will try your exercises though thank you!@@violynnkuo
@@Pebbles1553 Good luck, Jessenia!
Dr lynn i want ask question, do we have to put strong pressure on violin when do vibrato?
Hi Julian, no, strong pressure is not necessary to do vibrato. If anything, you want just enough (minimum) finger pressure that will still get you a clear sound in your vibrato.
@@violynnkuo thank you soo much dr lynn. Love from indonesian🇮🇩
@@Julian-jk9ge You’re very welcome, Julian! Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦!
nice
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for the support, Anouar! 🙏
VAPPS 1:10
Hope that helps makes things easier to remember!
How is vebrato performed on double stops?
The same as single notes however the vibrato amplitude will be narrower due to the differing lengths and proportions of each finger.
Thank u
I watch Ray Chen performing Mendelssohn, the way he vibratoed is unique. What is his sececret?
10:04 😁
🦆 😂
👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰
Thanks, Agadir! I'm so glad you liked the tutorial! More of them on my channel!
My fingers have given me a resignation letter after 15 mins of practice
Definitely take a break. Never push your body past its limits. That would be a recipe for injury!
Is it normal to bruise ur finger tips after practicing for 2mins lol?
Yikes, bruising doesn’t sound typical…
protect the varnish XD
Oh yes, definitely! 😀
I love the Pinocchio's nose better
Yeah, that’s a good one for sure! I find that helpful as well.
My whole violin shakes lol
It sounds like you’re not holding the instrument correctly then. When you vibrate, you need to release the point of contact on the inside of your hand, by the first finger.
@@violynnkuo ohh okay will try . Thank u !
@@vsrilikhita672 Good luck!
The ducks got a show today
Next time I visit them, I’ll see if their vibrato improved! 😅 🦆
i was just watching the ducks .,.
Glad you enjoy the ducks! I've been visiting them regularly this summer!
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Thank you.
You're welcome and Happy Holidays!