Starting on no. 99 in Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, we see the indication “Con Sordino, ” which means “with mute.” You will be able to hear the difference in the video below:

Let’s think about dynamics (soft or loud) and memorize the assigned piece. Some students have difficulty playing no.102 and 103. You are not the only one. 🙂 Please keep practicing no.103 with the recording WITHOUT slurs, and let’s see what happens at the next lesson. 🙂

G string practce By singing and playing, what kind of feeling do you get from the piece?  Based on your feeling, you can create your own title on each piece. No.1                                                                                                  No. 2 No. 3 No.4 No.5

This is about the tempo you took today at your lesson. Please use the recording and memorize it very well for your next lesson. 🙂 Good luck !

A=441 quater note = 80 Practice: String crossing may be difficult at the beginning, so try practicing this way 🙂 : You can lift 3rd finger when you play open A string while practicing first two measures. You can life your 3rd finger when you play Gs, too, while practicing 3rd and 4th measures. There […]