The Chop | Video Lesson: How to chop on the violin?

The Chop technique is a dynamic and innovative rhythmic bowing method that has revolutionized the role of string players in modern music. It involves creating percussive and rhythmic sounds by using the bow in a distinct manner on the strings of stringed instruments like violins, violas, and cellos. This technique allows string players to contribute to the rhythm section of a band or ensemble, adding groove and depth to the music.
In this tutorial, Eduardo Bortolotti takes you through the fundamentals. Learn about grip, angle, and bow placement as you venture into the rhythm-rich territory.
To learn and read more about the chop, we wrote a special article: www.3d-varius.com/the-violin-...
0:00 Introduction
1:57 Holding Your Bow
3:40 The Down Stroke - Your First Chop
05:47 The Up Stroke
07:40 Adding Harmony
09:58 Bow Placement
12:00 Practical Example - Looping
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[@atzinaidee1922]

Thank u so much for sharing your knowledge, you have a lovely smile

[@angelagarwood-touw7842]

The best explanation I’ve come across yet! I’m a professional classical player looking to expand my horizons in the pop world.
It’s this supposed to be so pinky intensive though?? The tip of my 4th finger (right hand) is killing me trying to do this!!

[@MotherCartwright]

This is the best video about chopping. I have watched several videos about chopping. None of them explains or shows the step by step process like this one. I have never chopped before. Thank you. With this video I believe I will chop.

[@3dvarius]

Many thanks! Appreciate your positive message!

[@jahintx]

Thanks for the great lesson and demonstration!

[@3dvarius]

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[@shupesmerga4694]

physics of sound is fascinating. Going out of the violin's normal singing voice feels enlightening.

[@madelinewarner2581]

this is such a great video!!!! my fiddle club learned how to chop from this so thank you so much!!!!

[@3dvarius]

Many thanks! We appreciate your feedback and are more than happty to read that it helped people!

[@asalhosseini6574]

Thank you it was sooo useful

[@marcdetras6794]

Many thanks!! Very useful!

[@3dvarius]

Thanks!!

[@twinsduetbetter2001]

This is a fantastic video, I’m a professional violinist (my sister is a cellist, both classically trained) and I’ve been looking for a video for the longest time to teach me the chop but have never found such a well set up lesson on it with all the details needed. I will be practicing with this video a lot and looking forward to getting better at this and adding it to my compositions. You’re a wonderful teacher and performer, thank you!

[@vio_vivonatalia405]

Great lesson! Thank you very much! 👏👏👏

[@olafluda7008]

Very well explain! It is my goal to learn it now.

[@NynaLoren]

Nice !

[@3dvarius]

Thank you!

[@kimzetterberg557]

Wow! Always up for a new challenge - you’ve definitely explained the technique(s) well, and kept it simple at the same time; fun time! 😊

[@3dvarius]

Many thanks!!