Most violinists set one left-hand pressure and keep it for everything. Fabiola Kim shows how a lyrical line wants full finger weight carried through the shift while a fast passage wants almost none, and what each one should feel like in your hand.
Embark on a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of shifting with Korean-American violinist, Fabiola Kim. This course delves into the importance of practicing shifts as a distinct technique, essential for fluid and expressive playing. Explore various types of shifts and the specific motions of the hand and fingers required to execute each one effectively. Kim's expert guidance focuses on using shifts not just as a movement between positions, but as a means of enhancing the expressive quality of your performance.
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