Lesson 14
Back to: Lesson 13
Go on to: Lesson 15
TIP:
Pencil in the fingering above every note. Then gradually rub them out bit-by-bit as you begin to memorise them. Don't be in any rush to do this though; it's more important that you play the music than worry about remembering the notes.
Key Points: Pieces 30 & 31
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Pieces 30 & 31 continue the theme of finding 3rd fingers accurately but this time on the G string. This needs careful attention. Beginners often play these flat (your finger needs to be moved slightly towards you) when they appear without having played a 1st and 2nd before. These 3rds occur when playing the open D just before which many students find quite hard.
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To start do a bowhold check, do a whole bow warm up, play fingers 0, 1, 2, 3, 2, 1, 0 on the G string and check your tuning.
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Listen particularly to the 3rd finger as it is more likely to be in tune because the other fingers act as a guide.
Remember:
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To get going pluck through each piece once or twice.
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Then try with the bow the Student's Track until you feel confident to move on to the duets.
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Go from plucking to bowing and back to plucking until you are confidently bowing each piece.
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Don't be in any rush to 'get it right straight away' - being patient will pay off in the long run.
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Go over previous videos if you think something's not right.
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Most 'horrible' sounds occur because of a tense right hand causing the bow to 'tremble,' 'bounce' or be 'scratchy'.