This video was the first time I ever really focused on practicing shifting over like 8 years of playing, and I've already improved drastically. Thank you so much!
Thank you for this video, Good sir. You're a God send. You've explained and demonstrated the concept of shifting in a way that was easy for me to follow and emulate. I'll now be practicing nothing but shifting with the first four positions for next few weeks. I'll be practicing the basic technique before I even think of trying the advanced technique you demonstrated. 🥰🥰😍😍👏👏🥳🥳💖💖😀😀
Glad to help! I've taught this to many students, so as long as you practice with intention, your shifts will be much smoother and more accurate in no time! 👍
@@KennedyViolins I've got a question for you, Sir. Why is it so hard to practice that advanced technique after shifting to the 4th position? It's like I have change the entire frame of my left hand just to make it work.
@@neopagan1976 You are correct. You do have to change the entire frame of your hand. It's a small amount, compared to 1st to 3rd or 3rd to 7th but it's there nonetheless. Not only will you have a psychological "fear" of a position past 3rd but it will feel wrong and strange. The fact is, this will always be the case until you put enough hours of practice in and make sure that your frame is the same every time, so your body gets used to it. 😉
@@KennedyViolins - Can you please do a tutorial video that deals specifically with shifting to and playing in the 4th position, Sir? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Hi..great videos Mr Ken. I play Indian classical style, and I find applying your well explained techniques improve my playing. Could you make a video on how to correctly hold the violin with the chin? Many thanks
Thank you very much for the excellent videos, they are super helpful. The problems that I encounter during practice is when I need to press two strings with one finger, it often makes the sound very unclean, how can I correct that? Many thanks.
Well, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "unclean". Bad sound is a characteristic of bow control, not fingering, so I"m not sure what you mean. However, I will say that playing 2 strings with one finger (5ths) is all about the ANGLE of the finger. It seems impossible at first but eventually, through practice, you will discover that the secret to 5ths is the angle of the finger being depressed. Just experiment with the angle of your finger, as if you are using the angles associated with vibrato. As you experiment, you will find that as you change the angle of your finger, the pitch will change and go from "in tune" to "out of tune" and so on.
That was seriously so helpful! Thank you!! Can you make a video on shifting in high positions? I find my hand cramps up and it’s really difficult to make the notes accurate
what a lovely little video. The tips are useful. Our tutor has stopped us progressing to grade 4 C major scale two octave because she thinks we need more practice shifting. She has made us go back to grade 3 D major 2 octave scale so we can perfect it since we already knew this scale before we progress.We navigated to your video and found those two little exercises so useful
I believe the violin is a Gand. The pegs are a little different on the violin in the video but it's the same violin: kennedyviolins.com/products/nicholas-gand-violin-outfit
You never want the bow to be moving in such a way that the shift can be heard. There are exceptions to this (like if you want people to hear your slide) but technically, your bow will not be moving while you shift or there will not be enough bow pressure for there to be sound while you shift.
There are many reasons to shift. The biggest reason is usually sound. When you change strings, you are dramatically changing the quality of the sound you produce. For example, the E string is much brighter sounding than the A string. If you want to keep a consistent quality of sound, you can shift on the A instead of moving over to the E string.
Just think in fingers instead of notes and you'll be fine. Of course, if you want to know the exact notes, just pay attention to what string you are performing the exercise on, and then you'll know the notes. For example, the 1st finger on the A string is B. A 3rd finger would be D. If you play that D in 3rd position with a 1st finger, it's still a D. It's literally that simple. Everytime you put a finger down, you go up one character in the alphabet. :)
Excellent lesson! I always proceed like that but a question : When I'm down-shifting, I put my thumb back first and the hand came after, my intonation is better when I proceed like this to go back at a lower position..is this a good process for down shifting or I take a bad habit and I must to use the "trombone shifting" like when I go at a upper position ? Thanks Maestro!
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Than you so much! Your video is the only video I found helpful..but seriously!
Glad the video helped. Thanks for letting me know!
Yes, true.
This explanation was so easy and simple to understand. Already seeing results. Thank you so much
Glad to help. It's always nice to see that these videos are helping the violin community!
Clear and simple. I really appreciate your teaching style!
This is brilliant idea to learn shift..am very grateful to find your video..thank u very much..
Glad to help!
This video was the first time I ever really focused on practicing shifting over like 8 years of playing, and I've already improved drastically. Thank you so much!
Simply the best clearest lesson on shifting!
great exercises, thanks!
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this video, Good sir. You're a God send. You've explained and demonstrated the concept of shifting in a way that was easy for me to follow and emulate. I'll now be practicing nothing but shifting with the first four positions for next few weeks. I'll be practicing the basic technique before I even think of trying the advanced technique you demonstrated. 🥰🥰😍😍👏👏🥳🥳💖💖😀😀
Glad to help! I've taught this to many students, so as long as you practice with intention, your shifts will be much smoother and more accurate in no time! 👍
@@KennedyViolins I've got a question for you, Sir. Why is it so hard to practice that advanced technique after shifting to the 4th position? It's like I have change the entire frame of my left hand just to make it work.
@@neopagan1976 You are correct. You do have to change the entire frame of your hand. It's a small amount, compared to 1st to 3rd or 3rd to 7th but it's there nonetheless. Not only will you have a psychological "fear" of a position past 3rd but it will feel wrong and strange. The fact is, this will always be the case until you put enough hours of practice in and make sure that your frame is the same every time, so your body gets used to it. 😉
@@KennedyViolins - Can you please do a tutorial video that deals specifically with shifting to and playing in the 4th position, Sir? I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
@@neopagan1976 Well, that's an interesting idea. I'll put that on the list. Thanks!
Yes, this helps, thank you so much.
Well, that's very nice to hear!!
Thank you so much!
Always glad to help!
Thank You Master!
You are more than welcome!
Seriously... How much do I owe you for this lesson!! Thank you!!
Only your admiration and undying loyalty! 😆
Hi..great videos Mr Ken. I play Indian classical style, and I find applying your well explained techniques improve my playing. Could you make a video on how to correctly hold the violin with the chin? Many thanks
Best lesson on shifting.
Thank you sir ❤️
Good tips!
Thanks.
You are welcome!
Thank you for this short and insightful video.
İt really helped, thanks!
Glad it helped. Thanks for letting me know!
Thank you very much for the excellent videos, they are super helpful. The problems that I encounter during practice is when I need to press two strings with one finger, it often makes the sound very unclean, how can I correct that? Many thanks.
Well, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "unclean". Bad sound is a characteristic of bow control, not fingering, so I"m not sure what you mean. However, I will say that playing 2 strings with one finger (5ths) is all about the ANGLE of the finger. It seems impossible at first but eventually, through practice, you will discover that the secret to 5ths is the angle of the finger being depressed. Just experiment with the angle of your finger, as if you are using the angles associated with vibrato. As you experiment, you will find that as you change the angle of your finger, the pitch will change and go from "in tune" to "out of tune" and so on.
Thanks! This was really helpful. I appreciate your clarity.
Thanks
Thank you🙏
That was seriously so helpful! Thank you!! Can you make a video on shifting in high positions? I find my hand cramps up and it’s really difficult to make the notes accurate
what a lovely little video. The tips are useful. Our tutor has stopped us progressing to grade 4 C major scale two octave because she thinks we need more practice shifting. She has made us go back to grade 3 D major 2 octave scale so we can perfect it since we already knew this scale before we progress.We navigated to your video and found those two little exercises so useful
Awesome, that's great to hear! Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it!
Definitely adding this to my etudes. Many thanks Sir
What does the written music look like for a piece that incorporates shifting?
Thank you so much for the awesome and very helpful videos.
This is great! I cannot wait to try this!
Ohhh this was soo good
Thanks. What brand is the violin you are playing please
I believe the violin is a Gand. The pegs are a little different on the violin in the video but it's the same violin: kennedyviolins.com/products/nicholas-gand-violin-outfit
Do you slide up just as you start bowing the next note, or just before you start bowing it, or just after you start bowing it?
You never want the bow to be moving in such a way that the shift can be heard. There are exceptions to this (like if you want people to hear your slide) but technically, your bow will not be moving while you shift or there will not be enough bow pressure for there to be sound while you shift.
Very helpful, thank you!
Loved the way ☺☺ you instruct
nice
Why do we shift when we can use the next string
There are many reasons to shift. The biggest reason is usually sound. When you change strings, you are dramatically changing the quality of the sound you produce. For example, the E string is much brighter sounding than the A string. If you want to keep a consistent quality of sound, you can shift on the A instead of moving over to the E string.
Very helpful, thanks
please let me get the notes for the same exercise
Just think in fingers instead of notes and you'll be fine. Of course, if you want to know the exact notes, just pay attention to what string you are performing the exercise on, and then you'll know the notes. For example, the 1st finger on the A string is B. A 3rd finger would be D. If you play that D in 3rd position with a 1st finger, it's still a D. It's literally that simple. Everytime you put a finger down, you go up one character in the alphabet. :)
Question: will you be my teacher? Not a joke. My vibrato has asked me to make it beautiful like yours. Please don't let down my vibrato.
Excellent lesson! I always proceed like that but a question : When I'm down-shifting, I put my thumb back first and the hand came after, my intonation is better when I proceed like this to go back at a lower position..is this a good process for down shifting or I take a bad habit and I must to use the "trombone shifting" like when I go at a upper position ? Thanks Maestro!