Vibrato - Technique Lesson

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Here is an introduction to vibrato on the violin.

We will start by holding the fiddle in guitar position and just working on the motion without bowing. It's best to start with the middle finger. Release the left hand so it's not touching the neck. This will give you more freedom of motion.

Once you have this motion, switch to violin position, and try the motion there. Then try it with the bow.

You can also try a sliding motion which might help you get the feel.

Start with a slow vibrato.

As usual, start simple. Just practice vibrato on one note for a long time. Practice in short spurts, like for a minute. Do something else, like a new tune, then practice vibrato again. That kind of practice works for me, but perhaps you have a different style that works for you.

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Alrighty. Play every day, have fun 😀 and thanks for making music 🙏

Now, go fiddle with it...

Jason 🎻