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Posture: The Basis of Good Technique-Rozanna's Violins

Posture: The Basis of Good Technique

Just as dancers must support their upper bodies properly to dance skillfully, so too string players need to become aware of the functionality of the abdominals and not overuse the...

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Posture: The Basis of Good Technique

Just as dancers must support their upper bodies properly to dance skillfully, so too string players need to become aware of the functionality of the abdominals and not overuse the...

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The Skeleton As Foundation of Efficient String Technique-Rozanna's Violins

The Skeleton As Foundation of Efficient String ...

Inspiration From Canada.. After leading a nos. of classes & private sessions here in Canada I'm going to share some key points for the benefit of attendees and others. Thank...

The Skeleton As Foundation of Efficient String ...

Inspiration From Canada.. After leading a nos. of classes & private sessions here in Canada I'm going to share some key points for the benefit of attendees and others. Thank...

Violin, Viola Bow Arm Elbow Height

by Rozanna Weinberger Elbow height can seem like such an illusive issue for many string players. Having studied with teachers like Karen Tuttle, who had a ‘natural approach to technique’...

Violin, Viola Bow Arm Elbow Height

by Rozanna Weinberger Elbow height can seem like such an illusive issue for many string players. Having studied with teachers like Karen Tuttle, who had a ‘natural approach to technique’...

Most Common Misconceptions String Players Have ...

by Rozanna Weinberger It amazes me when speaking to students that say they have excess tension in their playing that causes pain but feel at the mercy of the tension...

Most Common Misconceptions String Players Have ...

by Rozanna Weinberger It amazes me when speaking to students that say they have excess tension in their playing that causes pain but feel at the mercy of the tension...

The Most Common Misconceptions About Why We Fre...

by Rozanna Weinberger The other day a colleague was warming up beautifully on a violin I was showing him.  I remember being impressed at the fluidity of his technique, which seemed confident...

The Most Common Misconceptions About Why We Fre...

by Rozanna Weinberger The other day a colleague was warming up beautifully on a violin I was showing him.  I remember being impressed at the fluidity of his technique, which seemed confident...

Common Misconceptions About Holding the Violin: Balanced vs. Unbalanced

Common Misconceptions About Holding the Violin:...

by Rozanna Weinberger Violin hold is one of the biggest enigmas for many string players from beginner to advancing players. Sure its easy enough to grip the violin between the...

Common Misconceptions About Holding the Violin:...

by Rozanna Weinberger Violin hold is one of the biggest enigmas for many string players from beginner to advancing players. Sure its easy enough to grip the violin between the...