Viola Vibrato Tutorial and Viola Vibrato Exercises | Best Viola Vibrato | Ronald Houston

Vibrato Viola Exercises for Viola (and Violin) | How to have a better Vibrato on viola| A Tutorial by Ronald Houston | JDR Music
Ronald Houston, Adjunct Associate Professor of Viola and Violin at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Meadows School of the Arts and Director of the JDR Music Academy, demonstrates and discusses how to practice vibrato on the viola!
This tutorial gives specific exercises to improve vibrato! The right motion and a fluid left arm with a loose thumb contribute to a great vibrato.
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[@RonaldHouston]

Just a few simple exercises can have great effects on your vibrato! Please comment and ask any questions in the comments! And don’t forget to “like” the video!!! Thank you so much for viewing!

[@kelleighbratts4212]

Oh my goodness this worked like instantly for me I can vibrato but I be so tense omg this worked right away thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertpadgett4192]

This video generates good vibes.

[@chrisaviolist]

Thank you so much for a vibrato recap and technical breakdown, which I've needed for a long time! I'll try out all of your exercises!
Also, your videomaking quality is very good!

[@alexduran5704]

Thank you friend yours is about the most practical Instructions I have received lately. On this subject anyway

[@RonaldHouston]

Thank you for kind comments! I am glad the video is helpful!

[@anasmenendezmartinez7527]

Thanks Maestro !

[@RonaldHouston]

Thanks for kind words! I am glad this helpful for you!

[@stephenchang4662]

Thank you for this awesome video! It’s very helpful

[@RonaldHouston]

Thanks for viewing! Hope it’s helpful for you

[@isaiasfernandes7238]

Muito bom
Muito obrigado pelos vídeos de exercícios...
Muito feliz ☺

[@robertpadgett4192]

Thank you for this extremely helpful and informative video about how to improve one's vibrato technique.

[@RonaldHouston]

I am glad this video is helpful to you!!

[@julianross9594]

Thank you, Ron! I'm sharing with my students.

[@RonaldHouston]

That’s awesome Julian! Thank you! I’m glad this will help many people!!

[@user-oq3ng5ut7l]

Thank you so much.

[@RonaldHouston]

Of course

[@badluck5528]

This seems very technical, and I’m going to try it out as soon as I get home! Thanks for the very in-depth explanation! By the way, your vibrato sounds amazing!

[@RonaldHouston]

Thank you! Hope it helps you! Let me know if you have questions!!

[@aclesiorobertolimadeassis6703]

Excellent class! Where can I get a shoulder rest like the one you have? I am Aclésio from Brazil.

[@RonaldHouston]

Hello!! That is a Korkfer shoulder rest by pirastro!!

[@bayfilly1]

do you have a general recommendation regarding the number of fine-tuners on a viola? Thanks for this great vibrato video

[@RonaldHouston]

That's entirely up to you! Definitely an a string tuner.. A d string tuner can also be helpful.. And.. If you think necessary.. Get a Wittner tailpiece that has all 4 tuners... It depends on many things.. If your pegs are adjusted really well.. It is easy to tune with pegs.. Some are not fitted as well and VERY difficult to turn.. Or ... They slip.. So sometimes a good peg tuneup... Or replacement can help!

[@mirthadarby4041]

You're a great teacher. Where are you located?

[@RonaldHouston]

Hello! Thank you for that and for viewing the video! I am located in plano tx!

[@user-wz8hm3cc6m]

Professor, I find it difficult to do vibrato without my shoulder rest. Without it, my thumb stiffens and clamps to the neck as if I would drop my instrument. Is there something I could do to fix this? Thank you!

[@RonaldHouston]

Try using a cosmetic sponge...the red kind.. It will help to keep your instrument steady!!! Also... Practice with your viola scroll against the wall to support the instrument till you figure this out!!

[@johnjankiewicz3478]

Does your thumb move up or down the neck depending on which finger you are doing the vibrato with?

[@RonaldHouston]

That is one great question! If you noticed that, I continually move my thumb while I am playing to promote flexibility and fluidity. I always feel that if something is MOVING then it does not have TENSION! I should do a video about this! Thank you for your wonderful comment!

[@johnjankiewicz3478]

Thank you for your invaluable help sir.

[@alizekeriyakemanci6570]

I think, whole surface of fingerboard is important for fingers relax hang on it “from air”.

[@RonaldHouston]

Great point.. I agree!!

[@Nii_1p]

The hardest thing to do is to stay relaxed and do the exercises

[@RonaldHouston]

Yes..be patient and work over several months! Hang in there and you will Achieve a beautiful vibrato

[@Mrmmnmnmn]

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