Benjamin Bregman
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Violin Practice Bowing Exercise - Rhythmic Slur Bowing Patterns (Discussion and Demonstrations)
How to practice bowing patterns on etudes, scales, or repertoire excerpts. One of the fundamental practice techniques to develop your bow skills. Use the timestamps below to skip ahead to sections you want to listen to.
Introduction: What and Why
@0:00 Intro to bowing exercises
@0:48 First exposures (Suzuki Book 1 - Minuet 1)
@2:28 What are bowing exercises
@4:30 (1) Why practice: Technical benefits
@5:45 (2) Why practice: Musical benefits
Overview: Bowing Pattern Considerations
@8:24 Choices in a bowing pattern
@9:07 (1) Slurs or separate bows
@9:36 (2) Start down or upbow
@9:56 (3) Counts of slurs or separate
@10:35 (4) Position slur within or across beats
@11:28 (5) Length of bowing pattern
@13:38 Does your bowing pattern flip?
@14:50 Do you need to manage bow speed?
Demonstrations: Basic Difficulty (Even patterns)
@16:45 (1) Separate bows (downbow)
@18:03 (2) Separate bows (upbow)
@18:51 (3) Two slur, two separate (downbow)
@20:07 (4) Two slur, two separate (upbow)
@20:40 (5) Two slur, two separate (offbeat)
Demonstrations: Medium Difficulty (Odd patterns)
@21:36 Intro to bow speed adjustment
@22:18 (6) Three slur, one separate (downbow)
@23:11 (7) Three slur, one separate (upbow)
@23:40 (8) Three slur, one separate (offbeat)
Demonstrations: Harder Difficulty (Extending to 8 and 16 notes)
@25:04 (9) Two slur, six separate
@25:48 (10) Three slur, five separate
@26:36 (11) Three slur, three slur, two separate (Kevin Burke - ua-cam.com/video/1AMesSTGSd8/v-deo.html)
@28:14 (12) Three separate, three slur, two separate (Brian Conway - ua-cam.com/video/vTVwwlxTa0s/v-deo.html&ab_channel=anthonypepitoneVideo)
@28:49 (13) Combined 16 note pattern
Discussion Topics: Where and how to practice
@30:36 Intro to discussion
@31:00 Etude books, scales, repertoire
@34:50 (1) Practice suggestion: Memorize
@37:00 (2) Practice suggestion: Good sound and rhythm
@37:35 (3) Practice suggestion: Pure technique vs. melodic phrasing
@40:44 Additional layers: Rhythms, bow placement, bow stroke and articulation, dynamics
I should have mentioned that all my demonstrations are for duple patterns. You can come up with all sort of patterns for triplet patterns as well! The most famous etudes would be...
- Kreutzer 2 for Duple Patterns (ua-cam.com/video/Y1o4tFk8i44/v-deo.html&ab_channel=BenjaminBregman)
- Kreutzer 8 for Triple Patterns (ua-cam.com/video/-tsvUK4DeSE/v-deo.html).
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Suzuki Violin Practice Guide: Hunter's Chorus (Book 2, Piece 3)
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Book 2 Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLI-txycyB78LrmgqUCWOzhtDrHTUgS1Om.html Hunters Chorus (Suzuki Book 2, Piece 3) Today we are learning Hunters Chorus. This is a fun and high-spirited piece, adapted for violin from Carl Von Weber’s opera Der Freischütz (The Marksman). On the technique side, our focus areas when learning this one will be bow division, bow strokes/articulations, and a few tricky l...
Violin Practice Bowing Exercise - Open String Patterns (Fundamentals through advanced)
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Continuing the series of exercise videos, this one will show some practice we can do with open strings. This is a great way to warm up at the start of your practice. It is all about developing your ear to hear the beautiful sound of your instrument as well as isolating your bow arm to be able to create the nuance or articulation you have in mind. Introduction @0:00 Intro to open strings @1:25 F...
A Major Scale - Beginner Violin Practice Lesson and Suzuki Bow Patterns [Core Basics]
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This video is a comprehensive guide to the A Major Scale in the context of Suzuki Book 1. Students learn the A Major scale early on as a way to practice their basic finger patterns and fundamental posture/technique. Then, it becomes our testing ground for new bowing patterns as we progress through the first half of Suzuki Book 1. It also helps train our ear to hear the correct sound of notes we...
Wave Dancer by Alan Lee Silva - Violin II Practice Video
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This is a practice video for the Violin II part of Wave Dancer by Alan Lee Silva. For my students who are playing it with the school orchestra here in Santa Cruz. The playalong portion is at 100 BPM, but you can use the slow-down setting on UA-cam to change the speed if it is too fast (or too slow). You can also use the website soundslice.com for more granular speed settings. If you need to pra...
Rosin and Steel - Live Irish Music at Fruition Brewery (St Paddys Day)
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Sunday March 17th, 2024 at Fruition Brewery in Watsonville, CA. Brad Richter - Guitar and Vocals Alex Frenet - Bodhrán and Flute Ben Bregman - Fiddle @0:00 (1) O Carolan - Fanny Power @2:15 (2) Jigs - Wheels of the world / pathway to the well / strike the gay harp @6:12 (3) Song - Dirty Old Town @8:59 (4) Reels - Old Bush / Good morning nightcap / sailors bonnet @13:11 (5) Reels - Humors of lis...
G Major Scale Practice - Suzuki Book 1 Technique Studies
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In this video, we'll review some of the many variations students can practice using the G Major Scale. In Suzuki Book 1, the G Major Scale is introduced towards the end after learning tunes in A Major and D Major. Then, Etude and the three Minuets are all played in G Major. ua-cam.com/video/Bkmv4Yati3I/v-deo.html&ab_channel=BenjaminBregman (More info on Book 1 structure) Compared to A Major and...
Suzuki Violin Lessons: Musette by J.S. Bach (Book 2, Piece 2)
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Book 2 Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLI-txycyB78LrmgqUCWOzhtDrHTUgS1Om.html In this video we are learning Musette, the 2nd piece in Suzuki Book 2. It is by JS Bach, the same composer of two of the minuets from Book 1. We'll be using this piece to practice our bow division (more slurs) as well as smart use of our fingers on the fingerboard. At this point in Suzuki, we need to be very loose with our...
Hornpipes: Chief O Neils Favorite / Kittys Wedding
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Live at 11th Hour Cafe, Santa Cruz, CA (Feb 24, 2024) - ua-cam.com/play/PLI-txycyB78Is0csFVKaH5KBfc7etjFAD.html&si=gkPc0bpLNZyiIhQz
Suzuki Violin Lessons: Chorus from Judas Maccabeus (Book 2, Piece 1)
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Book 2 Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLI-txycyB78LrmgqUCWOzhtDrHTUgS1Om.html In this video we'll be learning the first piece from Suzuki Book 2, Chorus from "Judas Maccabeus". This piece was written by George Frederic Handel, originally to be sung for a chorus of voices. It tells the story of a conquering hero, who has just won an epic battle to save the kingdom. The main focus for us in this piece...
Fiddler's Fortune - Violin II Play-along
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The piece is Fiddler's Fortune, a medley of fiddle tunes arranged by Bob Phillips and Renata Bratt. Here's a full orchestra performance of the piece: ua-cam.com/video/9EL1L3X3-Xo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=AlfredMusicOrchestra. This recording is a play-along for my students in the Santa Cruz Waldorf orchestra. @0:00 Measure 9 @0:23 Measure 17 @0:40 Measure 25 @1:00 Measure 33 @1:18 Measure 41 @1:37 ...
Tango D'Amour - Violin II Play-along
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The piece is Tango d'Amour, composed by Susan H. Day (ASCAP). Here's a full orchestra performance of the piece: ua-cam.com/video/BOBuFbquMtE/v-deo.html&ab_channel=AlfredMusicOrchestra. This recording is a play-along for my students in the Santa Cruz Waldorf orchestra. @0:10 Measure 3 @0:32 Measure 11 @0:54 Measure 20 @1:14 Measure 28 @1:31 Measure 35 @1:43 Measure 40 @2:12 Measure 52 @2:32 Meas...
Paganini Caprice 3, Practice Guide (Fingered Octaves, High Speed Legato)
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Today's video offers a few practice suggestions for Paganini Caprice 3. It comes with two sections, a slower fingered octaves portion and a high-speed legato portion. The legato portion is a really good exercise in speed and bow division. Key practice pattern for legato section: Stopped marteles Favorite exercise to prep for octaves section: Single finger scales As always, I don't consider myse...
Paganini Caprice 2, Practice Guide (String Crossing, Hand Extension)
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Today's video offers a few practice suggestions for Paganini Caprice 2. For the right hand, we get a great exercise for string crossing and tone quality. For the left hand, we practice our extended hand positions and challenge our ear for intonation with large interval gaps. Introduction @0:00 Hello @0:21 Quick listen @1:08 Main Concepts (String Crossing and Hand Positions) @2:08 Preamble (Etud...
Paganini Caprice 1, Practice Guide (Ricochet, Chords)
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Today's video offers a few practice suggestions for Paganini Caprice 1. This caprice is a great exercise for both the left and right hands. For the bow, it is all about ricochet. For the left hand, we can develop our understanding of chord patterns on the violin. My demonstrations here are at slow tempos, but I listed a few recordings of professionals playing at higher speeds at the end of the ...
Suzuki Book 1: Overview and Learning Plan
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Suzuki Book 1: Overview and Learning Plan
Kreutzer 42 Studies: Introduction and Overview
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Kreutzer 42 Studies: Introduction and Overview
Kreutzer Etude 42, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Fugue)
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Kreutzer Etude 42, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Fugue)
Kreutzer Etude 41, Practice Guide (Chords, Legato)
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Kreutzer Etude 41, Practice Guide (Chords, Legato)
Kreutzer Etude 40, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Trills)
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Kreutzer Etude 40, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Trills)
Kreutzer Etude 39, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Intonation)
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Kreutzer Etude 39, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Intonation)
Kreutzer Etude 38, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Intonation)
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Kreutzer Etude 38, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Intonation)
Kreutzer Etude #37, Practice Guide (Broken Chords)
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Kreutzer Etude #37, Practice Guide (Broken Chords)
Kreutzer Etude #36, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Bowing Fundamentals)
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Kreutzer Etude #36, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Bowing Fundamentals)
The Happy Farmer (Let's Learn! Suzuki Book 1, Piece #16)
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The Happy Farmer (Let's Learn! Suzuki Book 1, Piece #16)
Kreutzer Etude 35, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Bow Work)
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Kreutzer Etude 35, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Bow Work)
Kreutzer Etude 34, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Finger Dexterity)
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Kreutzer Etude 34, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Finger Dexterity)
Paganini 24th Reel
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Paganini 24th Reel
Kreutzer Etude 33, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Pinky Extensions)
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Kreutzer Etude 33, Practice Guide (Double Stops, Pinky Extensions)
Minuet #3 by J.S. Bach (Let's Learn! Suzuki Book 1, Piece #15)
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Minuet #3 by J.S. Bach (Let's Learn! Suzuki Book 1, Piece #15)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @lucymacourt211
    @lucymacourt211 9 днів тому

    Hey! I was wondering where you found the massart variations?

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 3 дні тому

      I actually mispoke in this video, those are Kross's variations not Massart. And they are here: babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc1.l0069874675&seq=66

  • @Sjonzie
    @Sjonzie 21 день тому

    Great break down. As an adult learner using UA-cam as my guide to play the violin, this video beautifully explains how to play Allegro!!

  • @nadeali1
    @nadeali1 Місяць тому

    Hi! This is very good content. I'm surprised you aren't more well known. Really informative video.

  • @DRAGOON009ify
    @DRAGOON009ify 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for relating this etude to the other etudes from the same book of Kreutzer. Very good explanations clear and concise!

  • @k.z.982
    @k.z.982 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the deailed explaination!

  • @JazminMiko
    @JazminMiko 2 місяці тому

    It was helpful, thank you! ☺

  • @johnnygenlock
    @johnnygenlock 3 місяці тому

    Do you have comments about Mazas 1 & 2?

  • @raymonddavid4061
    @raymonddavid4061 4 місяці тому

    Thank you sensei.

  • @karriu4769
    @karriu4769 4 місяці тому

    I just watched your other study video so I understand the context but it might be a good idea to have a content intro in case someone didn’t watch both. Great information either way!

  • @karriu4769
    @karriu4769 4 місяці тому

    This is a great video. Lots of good information.

  • @franciscocamacho82
    @franciscocamacho82 6 місяців тому

    do you teach private lessons via zoom?

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 6 місяців тому

      I dont :( Thanks for asking though! Glad you've enjoyed the video series.

  • @shonen84
    @shonen84 6 місяців тому

    I’m an absolute beginner and I’ve been doing this for the last few months. I plan to go very slow, to try to avoid catching bad habits. Some days, I don’t play at all and just work on my right hand finger flexibility and strength. I’ve found that then going to Suzuki, I can get through it without roadblocks. Thank you for this comprehensive video, and for all the knowledge, examples and tips!

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 6 місяців тому

      Thats awesome @shonen84. The bow is the voice of the instrument, and creating a beautiful sound is definitely a core focus for my students in their first years. Nearly everything should be played with a beautiful sound, even when figuring out notes for a new piece.

  • @violinsheetmusicblog
    @violinsheetmusicblog 7 місяців тому

    I’ve always played it by stretching to the next position instead of shifting. I feel like shifting is more prone to errors and getting to the right spot by how it feels is better

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 7 місяців тому

      Are you talking about the first few measures, for example? Would you stretch and then move your thumb/hand to follow afterwards? Or would you keep your arm pretty much fixed for a measure at a time?

  • @franciscocamacho82
    @franciscocamacho82 7 місяців тому

    You teach online?

  • @lemonprince3626
    @lemonprince3626 7 місяців тому

    Good video. helpful. Could u make a video on how to test a violin. tips and tricks how to buy a violin?

  • @ananasiq
    @ananasiq 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! I was practicing along and it works really well for me! Added to my exercises list ❤

  • @umitsn
    @umitsn 7 місяців тому

    Thanks 🙏 Schradieck had exercises for the left hand without using a bow, especially for the development of the little finger, can you share them?

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 7 місяців тому

      I might put a video on the Schradieck exercises some day! This teacher has good videos about them: ua-cam.com/video/SXFifZ_FztI/v-deo.html&ab_channel=ViolinClass

    • @umitsn
      @umitsn 7 місяців тому

      @@BenjaminBregman 🙏

  • @lolamas3042
    @lolamas3042 7 місяців тому

    Muchas gracias por estos ejercicios y por insistir en la importancia de practicar cada día sólo con el arco! 👏👏👏👏👏👏💜🎶💚🎻

  • @umitsn
    @umitsn 7 місяців тому

    It's a beautiful channel. I look forward to more practice. 😊

  • @Brownian
    @Brownian 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video! Now I have more insight into how to guide my little one through the violin journey.

  • @weitze7
    @weitze7 8 місяців тому

    Really useful breakdown of the different variations and how to play them - and particularly the way you talk about the bowing energy distribution - great attention to detail 👌

  • @SunilAruldas
    @SunilAruldas 8 місяців тому

    This is amazing resource. Thank you

  • @sina8883
    @sina8883 8 місяців тому

    Wonderful step-by-step guide to this very tricky caprice! Thank you! Listening to this piece for the first time for me was almost like watching a magic trick, especially when you hear someone like Perlman or Hadelich play each single note so cleanly and crisply. It's this feeling of "WTH? How do they DO that?". Watching this video was like having someone finally explain to you how the magic trick is done. It's an epiphany. I am practicing it now, and starting to actually make it work! (I still need more practice though- even when you know how it's done, it's still difficult to execute it properly and needs a lot of practice)

  • @robertzsizsnyovski8657
    @robertzsizsnyovski8657 9 місяців тому

    you are great

  • @stephenhunt572
    @stephenhunt572 9 місяців тому

    I'm a mandolin player and recently came across a tune on the web called Paganini's hornpipe which has a few triplets could you possibly have a got at finding it an playing

  • @lemonprince3626
    @lemonprince3626 10 місяців тому

    Great video thanks! could you do a vidoeowhere you go into more deeps with dotted rhythms and how to practice them in different variations? And how to do it with the right metronome settings.

  • @aritheviolinistari5842
    @aritheviolinistari5842 10 місяців тому

    All four parts! You are a legend my friend😮

  • @vanessamarko8788
    @vanessamarko8788 10 місяців тому

    After 20 years off, this is fab. practise for me. You're in a whole other stratosphere; I love it! I believe this will help me play anything over time. Thank you!

  • @lilamohamed600
    @lilamohamed600 11 місяців тому

    Hello sir 💕 I'm a beginner Is this series will be useful for me?

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 11 місяців тому

      Hello, kreutzer is not for beginners… it’s more for intermediate/advanced. Maybe for people who have been playing for five or six years. For beginners, I think you should check out my Suzuki book 1 playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLI-txycyB78KR6FXsp0BOkkhz9mMcOgau.html&si=zi2HYEoGDMK5ldTs

    • @lilamohamed600
      @lilamohamed600 10 місяців тому

      @@BenjaminBregman thanks a lot sir 🥰♥️♥️♥️♥️ I will check Thank you so much for your fatigue and detailed explanation, I hope to become a skilled player like you one day♥️

  • @aleeemail
    @aleeemail 11 місяців тому

    Great teacher

  • @aprenderespanol9425
    @aprenderespanol9425 11 місяців тому

    I have found this whole series very useful. I appreciate the way you explain the purpose of each etude, or at least why you use it to practice certain techniques. Most other videos dealing with etudes simply play them without explanation. The fact that you deviate from the "classic" interpretations is also very interesting and useful to my understanding. I would love to see some videos on how you approach Flesch scales and what Schradieck exercises you like and how you approach them too. Thanks!

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman 11 місяців тому

      Thats so kind of you say! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @chrisgrow22
    @chrisgrow22 Рік тому

    slow is harder, bravo.

  • @yassinsenyo7999
    @yassinsenyo7999 Рік тому

    Man you got such a good educational way , and easy to understand, you helped me more than those with million views and really gave me valuable tips , thank you so much you deserve more than that ❤

    • @BenjaminBregman
      @BenjaminBregman Рік тому

      Thanks 🙏 I'll try to make a video for all of the caprices!

  • @christianlesniak
    @christianlesniak Рік тому

    Great video! Very thorough and logical progression

  • @thomassears1432
    @thomassears1432 Рік тому

    You seem like you would be a very good instructor. 👍🏻