In this segment from Principles of Practicing Scales, violist Paul Laraia shares a powerful approach to left-hand technique built around a simple three-step cycle: balance, lift, and drop.
By focusing on natural hand balance, relaxed wrists, and tension-free motion, Laraia helps players unlock smoother shifts, cleaner articulation, and greater consistency across scales.
His “flappy-action” and finger-corner exercises reveal how true speed comes not from pressure, but from freedom of movement.
The result is a left hand that feels lighter, faster, and more expressive — letting your musical phrasing, not your muscles, lead the way.
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