IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE
There are countless double-stop exercises, but these are the most powerful. If practiced thoughtfully, they will do magic to your technique. The structure of Korguyev, Bitovetsky, Konus, and Ysaye exercises is based on science, logic, and artistic expression.
Korguyev exercises help in the development of precise finger spacing and articulation in double stops.
Bitovetsky exercises focus on double stop shifting preparation and shifting.
Konus exercises is a test site where you may put your double stop skills acquired in Korguyev to the test.
Ysaye's prelude on thirds artistically encapsulates double-stop techniques learned in Korguyev, Bitovetsky, and Konus.
Bitovetsky exercises focus on double stop shifting preparation and shifting.
Konus exercises is a test site where you may put your double stop skills acquired in Korguyev to the test.
Ysaye's prelude on thirds artistically encapsulates double-stop techniques learned in Korguyev, Bitovetsky, and Konus.
Follow the five steps below to gain results when practicing KORGUYEV.
1. Maintain precise intonation, especially in the fourths.
2. Articulate each finger well.
3.Adjust the elbow and thumb positions as needed to ensure that each finger moves freely.
4. Drill all of the intervals within each position until you have impeccable intonation control.
5. Practice on other strings as well.
1. Maintain precise intonation, especially in the fourths.
2. Articulate each finger well.
3.Adjust the elbow and thumb positions as needed to ensure that each finger moves freely.
4. Drill all of the intervals within each position until you have impeccable intonation control.
5. Practice on other strings as well.
Follow these steps to achieve better results:
1. Ensure that the whole and half steps are accurate. Drill each individual multiple times.
2. Maintain accuracy while shifting. Drill in both directions, alternating upward and downward.
3. Maintain a relaxed hand and finger posture in the fifth position.
4. Articulate each finger by swiftly and powerfully dropping each finger, then releasing muscular tension.
5. Lastly, practice 2-note legato, 4-note legato, and 8-note legato to link all units.
1. Ensure that the whole and half steps are accurate. Drill each individual multiple times.
2. Maintain accuracy while shifting. Drill in both directions, alternating upward and downward.
3. Maintain a relaxed hand and finger posture in the fifth position.
4. Articulate each finger by swiftly and powerfully dropping each finger, then releasing muscular tension.
5. Lastly, practice 2-note legato, 4-note legato, and 8-note legato to link all units.
Through these carefully designed exercises, I you will be able to recognize rhythmic patterns and improve your sight-reading skills.
Mastering sight-reading requires the ability to perceive rhythmic patterns at a glance and instantly adapt them into your performances.
WHAT
These exercises will train you to
A) Group the notes into beats
B) Recognize rhythmic patterns in the music score
C) Maintain a steady pulse while playing (practicing with a metronome is critical to attain a steady pulse)
A) Group the notes into beats
B) Recognize rhythmic patterns in the music score
C) Maintain a steady pulse while playing (practicing with a metronome is critical to attain a steady pulse)
HOW
1. Drill each measure as many times as necessary until you feel confident in your abilities
2. Choose a number of bars and practice them per line or column.
2. Choose a number of bars and practice them per line or column.
Create your own practice patters by regrouping the notes and adding rhythms.