Learning Path | Violin | Advanced Technique & Intonation for Violinists
Violin Essentials: Intonation, Shifting and Practicing Tips
Instructors
Lihay Bendayan
Marcos Santos
Ksenia Milas
Duration
2 hours
12 Chapters / 48 Videos / PDFs
Course description
Ready to take your violin playing to the next level? This course dives deep into the essential skills of intonation, shifting, and effective practice. You'll get close-up demonstrations that break down the secrets of playing in tune across all positions, with clear guidance on scales, arpeggios, and precision techniques like vibrato and smooth shifting.
You'll train your ear and develop rock-solid left-hand control through focused exercises—including position training, double-stop tuning, and vibrato-enhanced intonation. By the end of the course, you’ll play higher positions with confidence and accuracy and build a strong connection between technique and repertoire. Every concept is grounded in music you’ll play, making practice more effective and meaningful.
Master Intonation & Shifting: Unlock Confident Playing Across the Fingerboard
Instructors Lihay Bendayan, Ksenia Milas, and Marcos Santos guide you deep into the essential skills of intonation, shifting, different types of vibrato, and effective practice.
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CHAPTER 1 - Master Your Vibrato I Lihay Bendayan (Article + 7 Videos)
CHAPTER 2 - Shifting Positions I Lihay Bendayan (Article & 5 Videos)
CHAPTER 3 - Double Stops I Lihay Bendayan (Article & 6 Videos)
CHAPTER 4 - Right-Hand Technique I Lihay Bendayan (7 videos)
CHAPTER 5 - Left Hand Technique I Lihay Bendayan (4 videos)
CHAPTER 6 - Niccolò Paganini I Lihay Bendayan (Article & 2 Videos)
CHAPTER 7 - Introduction and Practicing Tips I Marcos Santos ( 3 videos)
CHAPTER 8 - Kreutzer Etude No. 2 & Paganini I Marcos Santos ( 3 videos)
CHAPTER 9 - Kreutzer Etude No. 3 & Ysaye I Marcos Santos ( 3 videos)
CHAPTER 10 - Kreutzer Etude No. 5 & Tchaikovsky I Marcos Santos ( 4 videos)
CHAPTER 11 - Ysaye Sonata No. 6 "Manuel Quiroga" I Ksenia Milas (2 videos)
CHAPTER 12 - Bonus Chapter Vibrato, Intonation, Shifting (6 videos)
CHAPTER 13 - Tips for Further Study
Content:
Prof. Lihay Bendayan focuses on high-precision technical in-depth texts, with close-up demonstrations of practicing methods and techniques.
Marcos Santos approaches interpreting the Kreutzer études creatively and finds connections with various violin repertoire. He gives tools to solve technical problems and applies the concepts of difficult violin repertoire.
Ksenia Milas takes you through Ysaye's sixth Solo Sonata. She elaborates meticulously on systems for practicing, the right mindset for interpretation, and which dynamics to use, where, and why.
Chapter 1 - Master Your Vibrato I Lihay Bendayan (Article + 7 Videos)
Chapter 2 - Shifting Positions I Lihay Bendayan (Article & 5 Videos)
Chapter 3 - Double Stops I Lihay Bendayan (Article & 6 Videos)
Chapter 4 - Right-Hand Technique I Lihay Bendayan (7 videos)
Chapter 5 - Left Hand Technique I Lihay Bendayan (4 videos)
Chapter 6 - Niccolò Paganini I Lihay Bendayan (Article & 2 Videos)
Chapter 7 - Introduction and Practicing Tips I Marcos Santos ( 3 videos)
Chapter 8 - Kreutzer Etude No. 2 & Paganini I Marcos Santos ( 3 videos)
Chapter 9 - Kreutzer Etude No. 3 & Ysaye I Marcos Santos ( 3 videos)
Chapter 10 - Kreutzer Etude No. 5 & Tchaikovsky I Marcos Santos ( 4 videos)
Chapter 11 - Kreutzer Etude No. 13, Bowing I Sergey Ostrovsky( 3 videos)
Chapter 12 - Ysaye Sonata No. 6 "Manuel Quiroga" I Ksenia Milas (2 videos)
Chapter 13 - Bonus Chapter Vibrato, Intonation, Shifting
Chapter 14 - Tips for Further Study