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Harmonics
Finger Dropping and Lifting
Learn how to play with clean articulation and with a relaxed left hand!
Definition
Definition
Finger dropping has two functions:
Stop the old vibration
Establish the new pitch
Finger lifting has two options:
Lift straight up
Use left hand pizzicato for more articulation.
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Exercises
Beginner
Drop and lift your finger very fast.
Speed up your exercises with the metronome.
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Intermediate
Drop each fingers fast, relax your left thumb, and speed up with the metronome!
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Advanced
Drop the finger, rapidly release pressure to harmonic.
Drop the finger, release to minimum pressure, keep the sound.
Use pizzicato left hand for articulation.
Speed up exercises with the metronome.
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Master Classes
Sarasate: Caprice Basque
Practice speeding up various rhythms to very high speeds.
This will give you accuracy and tempo control.
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Performances
Wieniawski: Polonaise in A-Major
Violin, Tessa Lark
Piano, Ina Ham
