A soft dynamic often makes the bow tremble instead of sing. Shmuel Ashkenasi shares the index-finger technique that keeps the bow steady through even the quietest passages.
Former head of violin at tonebase, Eric Silberger, sits down with esteemed violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi to discuss a range of topics. Hear his thoughts on approaches to collaboration and compromise, and advice on pitch and tone control. They conclude with a discussion about finding the joy and humour behind the notes.
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