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[phankao]

concern2:

Now the only thing left is to get a data plan for downloading Apps.... :lightrod:

Got no wifi at work or home?

[concern2]

phankao:

concern2:

Now the only thing left is to get a data plan for downloading Apps.... :lightrod:

Got no wifi at work or home?

Have. Tried doing it yesterday, phone couldn't log in to google somehow, then tried older phone, seemed to be able to download, but took v. long that I thot sth wrong, so stopped. Will try again today. Do you remember how long it took to download?

[phankao]

concern2:

phankao:

[quote=\"concern2\"]

Now the only thing left is to get a data plan for downloading Apps.... :lightrod:

Got no wifi at work or home?

Have. Tried doing it yesterday, phone couldn't log in to google somehow, then tried older phone, seemed to be able to download, but took v. long that I thot sth wrong, so stopped. Will try again today. Do you remember how long it took to download?[/quote]Very fast !

[Honesty]

When should start learning vibranto technique? Is it difficult to master?

[Des Wong]

Honesty:

When should start learning vibranto technique? Is it difficult to master?

Hi Honesty,

Vibrato is a left-hand technique. The child needs to have a sure command of basic right-hand bowing techniques before it is started on.. Think Suzuki's Twinkle Twinkle! Essentially, vibrato adds \"color\" to the sound and is meant to imitate the human voice.

As to your question, it really isn't difficult at all. Unlike the larger viola (where vibrato is obtained through elbow movement), violin vibrato comes from the wrist. Beginners can place the violin's scroll against the wall, bow, and isolate this wrist movement on each finger. You will need a teacher to show you, of course.

Past that, it simply amounts to practice. Speaking from experience here - I'm not a violin teacher, but I did play violin for much of my life after turning two!

Des

[smilingmummy]

Does anyone has good private violin female teachers to recommend as I am thinking of letting my 6yo girl to go into private lessons. She has been learning violin for about 8 months with Ballet & Music co. Thanks in advance!

[Honesty]

Des Wong:

Honesty:

When should start learning vibranto technique? Is it difficult to master?

Hi Honesty,

Vibrato is a left-hand technique. The child needs to have a sure command of basic right-hand bowing techniques before it is started on.. Think Suzuki's Twinkle Twinkle! Essentially, vibrato adds \"color\" to the sound and is meant to imitate the human voice.

As to your question, it really isn't difficult at all. Unlike the larger viola (where vibrato is obtained through elbow movement), violin vibrato comes from the wrist. Beginners can place the violin's scroll against the wall, bow, and isolate this wrist movement on each finger. You will need a teacher to show you, of course.

Past that, it simply amounts to practice. Speaking from experience here - I'm not a violin teacher, but I did play violin for much of my life after turning two!

Des

Thanks for your tips!

[peanut_butter]

Hi Des Wong, do you know where can I find a video demonstration or tutorial on the use of the elbow vibrato technique?


Thanks.

[phankao]

Honesty:

Des Wong:

[quote=\"Honesty\"]
As to your question, it really isn't difficult at all. Unlike the larger viola (where vibrato is obtained through elbow movement), violin vibrato comes from the wrist. Beginners can place the violin's scroll against the wall, bow, and isolate this wrist movement on each finger. You will need a teacher to show you, of course.

Past that, it simply amounts to practice. Speaking from experience here - I'm not a violin teacher, but I did play violin for much of my life after turning two!

Des

Thanks for your tips!

[/quote]I doubt we can say it is all that easy. I have violin & viola player at home. Even for violin, there's at least 3 types of vibrato: wrist, arm, and finger vibrato. It's not just that for viola you use arm. Violin you do too... just different types of vibrato for different parts of song/notes/effect, etc.

[dasalo]

phankao:

I doubt we can say it is all that easy. I have violin & viola player at home. Even for violin, there's at least 3 types of vibrato: wrist, arm, and finger vibrato. It's not just that for viola you use arm. Violin you do too... just different types of vibrato for different parts of song/notes/effect, etc.

Never knew there are so many kinds of vibrato. I thought you only use fingers to vibrate the strings and it cause the arm, wrist and elbow to move along, no?