Daniel Kurganov, ViolinistLegato, from the Italian legare, which means “to bind /tie together,” is one of those words that has taken on various meanings in the past, and remains varied in its interpretation today. Is it a bow stroke? Is it a type of articulation? Is it an expressive idea, or relic from the past? I would say all of the above! Most crucially, it is a way of sounding – a sense of intense gravity between notes. It is an act of striving towards something, and the resulting line is always greater than the sum of its individual notes. All of this must be heard, experienced and felt – it cannot be described. In this latest edition of my BestPractice Violin Masterclass series, we will try to excite all of the senses so that we may deeply feel the legato tradition and produce a beautiful cantilena.
VIDEO CHAPTERS ===================== 00:00 - What is Legato? 02:10 - History of Bel Canto and Legato 05:59 - Basics of Legato Technique 06:55 - Galamian Exercise for Fundamental Legato 08:40 - [my variations on the exercise] 10:43 - cavaet! 11:55 - LEFT HAND LEGATO 12:45 - LH during string crossings [Kreutzer No.14] 13:47 - LH clarity during legato [Rachmaninoff Vocalise] 15:11 - Rhythm during legato 15:38 - Sensitivity of right-hand fingers 16:45 - Impulse Vibrato [Mozart Violin Concerto no.4] 19:06 - Shifting in Legato [Mendelssohn Violin Concerto] 22:31 - Exercise to improve hiding shifts 22:59 - Expressive shifts (portamenti) 24:42 - RIGHT HAND LEGATO 25:02 - Breath of the sound [Brahms Violin Concerto] 27:05 - Exercise for a ‘shape-shifting’ hand 29:54 - Tricky spot for legato in the Brahms 31:10 - Bow distribution 31:51 - SON FILE exercise for development of sound 33:57 - Legato doesn’t mean no emphasis on certain notes 34:52 - Ties / Slurs vs Legato 35:45 - Preview of Part 2 ! ====================
Arguably more important than the quality of the notes themselves is how we bind them together. The concept of legato therefore hinges on an acute sensitivity to what is between the notes. I find this to be a universal quality in musical traditions around the world. Take, for example, Indian Classical music: entire emotional and narrative concepts are embedded into the journey one takes between notes. It’s actually formalized into techniques called kampitam, and various gestures such as meend, gamak, and jaaru represent a shared need to weave something sublime into the fabric of notation. The genre-hopping western classical violinist Gilles Apap spent years studying this art form and explores this very concept here: youtu.be/3BDlvFTFrdY. Can we draw some parallels between these sonic values and the emblematic portamenti of Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler, George Enescu, Yehudi Menuhin, David Oistrakh and other greats? To this day, these techniques and aesthetic principles remain a sort of idiosyncrasy in the violin world. I imagine a day when they are much more than that – perhaps even formalized and widespread modes of expression, as their counterparts are in the Indian Classical tradition.
What is true violin legato?Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-01-11 | Legato, from the Italian legare, which means “to bind /tie together,” is one of those words that has taken on various meanings in the past, and remains varied in its interpretation today. Is it a bow stroke? Is it a type of articulation? Is it an expressive idea, or relic from the past? I would say all of the above! Most crucially, it is a way of sounding – a sense of intense gravity between notes. It is an act of striving towards something, and the resulting line is always greater than the sum of its individual notes. All of this must be heard, experienced and felt – it cannot be described. In this latest edition of my BestPractice Violin Masterclass series, we will try to excite all of the senses so that we may deeply feel the legato tradition and produce a beautiful cantilena.
VIDEO CHAPTERS ===================== 00:00 - What is Legato? 02:10 - History of Bel Canto and Legato 05:59 - Basics of Legato Technique 06:55 - Galamian Exercise for Fundamental Legato 08:40 - [my variations on the exercise] 10:43 - cavaet! 11:55 - LEFT HAND LEGATO 12:45 - LH during string crossings [Kreutzer No.14] 13:47 - LH clarity during legato [Rachmaninoff Vocalise] 15:11 - Rhythm during legato 15:38 - Sensitivity of right-hand fingers 16:45 - Impulse Vibrato [Mozart Violin Concerto no.4] 19:06 - Shifting in Legato [Mendelssohn Violin Concerto] 22:31 - Exercise to improve hiding shifts 22:59 - Expressive shifts (portamenti) 24:42 - RIGHT HAND LEGATO 25:02 - Breath of the sound [Brahms Violin Concerto] 27:05 - Exercise for a ‘shape-shifting’ hand 29:54 - Tricky spot for legato in the Brahms 31:10 - Bow distribution 31:51 - SON FILE exercise for development of sound 33:57 - Legato doesn’t mean no emphasis on certain notes 34:52 - Ties / Slurs vs Legato 35:45 - Preview of Part 2 ! ====================
Arguably more important than the quality of the notes themselves is how we bind them together. The concept of legato therefore hinges on an acute sensitivity to what is between the notes. I find this to be a universal quality in musical traditions around the world. Take, for example, Indian Classical music: entire emotional and narrative concepts are embedded into the journey one takes between notes. It’s actually formalized into techniques called kampitam, and various gestures such as meend, gamak, and jaaru represent a shared need to weave something sublime into the fabric of notation. The genre-hopping western classical violinist Gilles Apap spent years studying this art form and explores this very concept here: youtu.be/3BDlvFTFrdY. Can we draw some parallels between these sonic values and the emblematic portamenti of Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler, George Enescu, Yehudi Menuhin, David Oistrakh and other greats? To this day, these techniques and aesthetic principles remain a sort of idiosyncrasy in the violin world. I imagine a day when they are much more than that – perhaps even formalized and widespread modes of expression, as their counterparts are in the Indian Classical tradition.
#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolinWho is this Genius Violinist??Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2023-05-29 | Round 2! I've found another incredible recording of a mystery genius...can you guess who it is?? It's not the same person from my last video (which you must see, if you haven't!) youtube.com/watch?v=krDb0Fll_Dk
I will reveal the answer in some number of days! It depends how desperate things get. If someone gets it, I'll pin the comment! The first person to get the correct answer receives my 2 recent albums + my PDF guide to practicing techniques!
There is also a funny moment in this [live] performance where you'll hear another piece pop up briefly, so extra bonus points if you find it.
00:00 Carmen Fantasie (Bizet/Waxman)The Mystery Violinist everyone MUST hearDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2023-03-15 | In my opinion, this is one of the biggest violin talents in the past 100 years, and only partly due to these recordings. It will makes sense when you figure it out...but I bet you can't guess who it is! I will pin the correct answer in the comments when it comes :)
00:00 | Tchaikovsky (arr. Auer) - Lensky's Aria from the opera Eugene Onegin 05:20 | Moszkowski (arr. Sarasate) - Guitarre
Take your best guess! First person to get it right will get my Practice Hacks booklet, free download of my two albums, and an free invitation to my monthly live Q&A/Studio class on Patreon (as well as a long and slow clap from me). It's NOT Huberman (the photo I used for the thumbnail is of Huberman)
Also, I have good reason to believe that this person would not be upset that I don't identify and 'give credit', though it's my goal to blast this playing out to as many people as possible! - - -
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VIDEO CHAPTERS ===================== 00:00 - Introduction 00:29 - Summary [TL;DR] 02:11 - Who is Samuel Applebaum? 03:01 - The Way They Play 03:33 - Exercise No. 1 (part a) 08:46 - Exercise No. 1 (part b) 12:16 - Exercise No. 2 19:40 - Exercise No. 3 23:14 - Exercise No. 4 28:14 - Exercise No. 5 32:13 - Exercise No. 6 35:57 - Exercise No. 7 40:36 - Exercise No. 8 42:59 - Exercise No. 9 =====================
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#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolinErnest Bloch - Contrition (Vidui) | Baal Shem | 3 Pictures of Hassidic LifeDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2023-01-18 | Sunday / October 23, 2022 / 7:00 pm String Masters Series / Boston Conservatory / Seully Hall
Daniel Kurganov, Violin Constantine Finehouse, Piano
ERNEST BLOCH: Baal Shem Suite (Three Pictures of Hasidic Life) I. Vidui (Contrition)Bachs Violin Music: A Better UnderstandingDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2023-01-06 | Short excerpt no.3 from my course on tonebase:
"18 Experiments for the Practice Room" ...inspiration and experimentation have been essential to my improvement. As musicians, we have constant opportunities to learn from the players around us and the recordings we have access to. By translating that energy into concrete technical and musical ideas in the practice room, we can better diagnose and solve lingering problems and discover new possibilities from our musical expression. These 18 experiments are starting points – make experimentation a lifelong habit!
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"18 Experiments for the Practice Room" ...inspiration and experimentation have been essential to my improvement. As musicians, we have constant opportunities to learn from the players around us and the recordings we have access to. By translating that energy into concrete technical and musical ideas in the practice room, we can better diagnose and solve lingering problems and discover new possibilities from our musical expression. These 18 experiments are starting points – make experimentation a lifelong habit!
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"18 Experiments for the Practice Room" ...inspiration and experimentation have been essential to my improvement. As musicians, we have constant opportunities to learn from the players around us and the recordings we have access to. By translating that energy into concrete technical and musical ideas in the practice room, we can better diagnose and solve lingering problems and discover new possibilities from our musical expression. These 18 experiments are starting points – make experimentation a lifelong habit!
Start a free trial today to watch this complete course, as well as awesome courses from Augustin Hadelich, Glenn Dicterow, Vijay Gupta, Nancy Zhou, Ilya Gringolts, and many more! ► www.tonebase.co
To support my channel directly, check out my Patreon and consider joining our nice community of learners. I am posting various things there as well as doing a live Q&A/Studio Class every month. ► http://patreon.com/artiststechniqueMy new course on Tonebase! 18 Experiments for the Practice RoomDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-11-30 | I invite you to check out my new 18-lesson course for tonebase:
"For tonebase’s own Daniel Kurganov, inspiration and experimentation have been essential to his improvement. As musicians, we have constant opportunities to learn from the players around us and the recordings we have access to. By translating that energy into concrete technical and musical ideas in the practice room, we can better diagnose and solve lingering problems and discover new possibilities from our musical expression. These 18 experiments are starting points – make experimentation a lifelong habit!"
Check it out at www.tonebase.co and you'll also have access to courses from Glenn Dicterow, Augustine Hadelich, Ilya Gringolts, Giles Apap, Aleksey Igudesman and more!
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Check out The Kurganov Masterclass Series ! ►tinyurl.com/kurganovDavid Oistrakh (1935!) Schumann / Arr. Auer: WidmungDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-11-16 | ...Brahms gone madDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-11-09 | ...My favorite music stand.Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-11-06 | Artist and craftsman, Michael Norris has been designing and creating beautiful and functional, custom-made music stands for almost 30 years. A musician in his own right, who plays harmonium and guitar, he was determined to design the perfect music stand that would meet the specific needs of fellow musicians (amateur and professional), conductors, music students and schools, church choirs, chamber ensembles, and others.
Michael handcrafts his music stands from a small shop behind his log home in the forest high about Lake Coeur d’Alene in Idaho. Though he lives mostly off the grid in a rural area (he hasn’t had a TV in 35 years!), Michael still ships his products to customers worldwide, and of course, across the US. He offers more than 75 designs, available in many different kinds of wood, and a variety of stains.
Though his business keeps him busy, Michael takes time to marvel at the incredible natural beauty that surrounds him. He is an avid hiker and photographer. In addition, he’s been practicing yoga for 15 years and is an accomplished dancer.
Meet Michael… What drew you to your chosen craft? I liked to work with my hands making stuff and was married to a musician at the time who wanted a music stand so I made her one from scratch.
What do you enjoy most about your craft? I like the handwritten letters that customers write me to say how well-handcrafted the stands are.
Why is it important for people to make things with their own hands? Because it helps in our economy that stuff is made here and not overseas!
In what ways are handmade goods better than those that are mass-produced? The handmade stuff is usually better in quality and appearance and will last far longer.
What does the future hold for your type of work? Not too sure. Hopefully, I can get a few more years of making these stands before China copies me!
[Text from Handcrafted America / Jill Wagner]My favorite bow arm trick for more sound | Violin TechniqueDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-09-15 | In this masterclass, we're going to cover my favorite technique for "inventing" more bow when you need it for longer lyrical lines and ringing gestures. It's called "replenishing the bow"!
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VIDEO CHAPTERS ===================== 00:00 - Introduction [DEMONSTRATION] 01:11 - Bach B minor Partita 01:56 - Bloch Nigun 02:45 - Korngold Trio 03:51 - Mozart F-major Sonata K.377 05:24 - Brahms Violin Concerto [ANALYSIS] 06:22 - Which parts of the arm? 07:08 - Order of operations 07:59 - Contrast = Clarity [EXERCISES] 08:30 - Scale of down-bows 09:30 - Scale of up-bows 09:49 - Hooked scales
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#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolinKreisler Recitativo senza Scherzo @Edvardleethemusicteacher // Earthworks MicrophonesDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-08-09 | At my friend Edvard's studio @Edvardleethemusicteacher testing out some beautiful microphones sent to us by Earthworks Microphones.
Fritz Kreisler Recitativo senza ScherzoTrying a Stradivari (Golden-period) #shorts #violinist #brahmsDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-08-09 | Can't reveal the identity of this one (It's not the "da Vinci" from my other video!) The BEST upper register I've ever tried.Eternal BachDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-08-03 | Just a small experiment on a summer's cricket-loud night. This is one of my favorite moments from Johann Sebastian Bach's Chaconne from the d-minor Partita. Should I make masterclass videos on how to play Bach?
Overlayed animation credit: Cordon Art-Baarn-Holland & The M.C. Escher Foundation. "M.C. Escher - Sky and Water 1"Vivaldi Concerto for 2 violins in A minor - PLAY WITH MEDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-07-14 | Let's play together! Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto for 2 violins in A minor, RV 522 A=440. The tempos are nothing extreme, so everyone should be able to join in.
If you're tech-savvy, feel free to download the youtube video, record yourself playing along, and edit yourself into the blank spot! I'd love to see it.
00:12 - I. Allegro 04:03 - II. Larghetto e spiritoso 07:23 - III. Allegro
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#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolinThe Best Paganini Cadenza - Philippe Hirschhorn [Live, 1967]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-07-08 | The complete "Sauret" cadenza from the Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 6, composed by Niccolò Paganini. Hirschhorn had an amazing combination of intensity, sensitivity, taste, obsession and elegance.
Things to notice: - Look at how low his right arm is, especially when acquiring the G string. Made even more extreme by the fact that his instrument is very flat on his shoulder. I think he's the most extreme of anyone I've seen in that regard. Notice how his hand/fingers "sink" into the string as a result of this right arm anticipation. - Is he tense or is he loose? Of course, he's loose, otherwise, you wouldn't hear what you hear. But, look at how immovable his violin appears. On first glance you might think he's tense and gripping the violin for dear life. After all, there isn't much in the way of 'organic swaying' up/down/sideways with the instrument. The violin is sitting on an immovable cloud, and then hands are dancing around it in perfect harmony. You can see the result of an absolute obsession with the fundamentals of technique. Putting everything in its place without force. Live recording with enhanced audio. Brussels 1967, after he won the gold medal at the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
Footage provided by MeloClassic. They have amazing selections of restored rare recordings. Check out their website here: meloclassic.comExperience the ‘da Vinci’ Stradivari | $15.3 Million Violin SoldDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-06-23 | I know @twosetviolin already did it. But did they really?? Here's an exclusive peek into what I consider to be one of the best violins in existence, and probably the best I've ever tried: The 1714 Antonio Stradivari (Stradivarius) violin "da Vinci, ex-Toscha Seidel". Thank you to Jason Price of Tarisio and violin maker Andrew Ryan for taking me along for such a ride, just before this violin is sold and 'floats away'. This video was filmed June 7, 2022 (before the end of the auction). The violin has since sold for $15.3 million!
In this video, I'll demonstrate different excerpts to try to highlight the qualities of the instrument. Also, Jason Price will go over some history, and Andrew Ryan will analyze the qualities of this instrument and explain some elements of acoustics, varnish, and craftsmanship that make this instrument so special.
Toscha Seidel is one of my great violin heroes. His sound was an early inspiration for me, and it's a real privilege to feel his spirit through this instrument. Collecting and digitizing his recordings was the original purpose of this YouTube Channel!
00:00 - Intro 00:25 - BRAHMS Hungarian Dance 00:48 - INTERMEZZO 01:50 - Toscha Seidel Background 02:08 - WIENIAWSKI Concerto No.2 02:44 - Hiding the truth... 03:04 - What is special about this Strad? 03:20 - MENDELSSOHN Concerto 03:53 - History, Auctions 04:35 - The E String 05:02 - BACH Chaconne 05:47 - The Varnish / Construction 08:03 - Acoustic analysis 08:25 - BLOCH Nigun 08:56 - KREISLER Cavatina 09:25 - Andrew plays 09:54 - Acoustics of the violin: Air modes and Body modes
#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolinwhen glistening mists gently thrash your faceDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-06-15 | Alexander Scriabin | Александр Скрябин 2 Poèmes, Op.32 | Deux poèmes | Две Поэмы
Constantine Finehouse, piano 2019, The Roerich Museum, NYC
00:00 - 1. Andante cantabile, Ineferrando 03:17 - 2. Allegro, con eleganzza, con fiduciaViktor Ullmann - 3 Yiddish Folk Songs arr. for violin and piano [Kurganov/Finehouse Duo, live]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-06-07 | VIKTOR ULLMANN Three Yiddish Songs Drei jiddische Lieder/Březulinka Op. 53 arr. Kurganov-Finehouse Duo Daniel Kurganov, violin Constantine Finehouse, piano
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Like such other assimilated German-speaking Czech Jews as Franz Kafka and Gustav Mahler, Viktor Ullmann lived a life of multiple estrangements, cut off from Czech nationalism, German anti-Semitism, and Jewish orthodoxy. The Three Yiddish Songs, Op. 53 were composed during his imprisonment in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. He was later transferred to Auschwitz and was killed.
The songs are based on Yiddish folk tunes and poetry from the 1930's Jüdische Liederbuch collection. The works are more complex than they seem–rich with inner voices, syncopated rhythms, and discordant harmonies, reflecting contemporary musical styles.
Ullmann combines folksong and art song under the unifying theme of loneliness and longing.
1. Di Beryozkele - Berjoskele - Little Birch A reflection within Yiddish music. Somber, longing. The singer asks a little birch tree to act as a mediator between herself and the divine by sending prayers to end her yearnings. It's a song about the estrangement of the poem’s narrator, a visitor to a village, whose prayers will not be understood by the local god. Facing the confusion of the modern world which disrupts the coming of age, the discovery of identity, and the decision to cross borders demanded by rites of passage.
2. Margaritkelekh - Margarithelech - Little Daisy A young girl, Chavele, sings carefree in the forest, and enjoys the delights of nature and of a young man who visits her.
3. A meydl in di yorn - A Mejdel in die Johren - A Maiden No Longer Young The story of a no-longer-young woman being left at the altar. The wedding celebration that never happened is characterized by syncopation. The text is a morality play meant to teach young women to choose wisely when deciding on whom to marry :)Leoš Janáček | Violin Sonata | Kurganov-Finehouse DuoDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-05-30 | Are these the sounds of youth? Or the sounds of falling in love? Is it a song from Morovia? Or an intermezzo amidst war?
Leoš Janáček Violin Sonata II. Ballada
Daniel Kurganov, violin Constantine Finehouse, piano
Instrument: Original 1886 Chickering Concert Grand Recorded at La Grua Center, CT Christopher Greenleaf, engineer/producer
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*TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS* 19:08 - Frame and Balance of the Hand 21:53 - Intonation 24:29 - Vibrato 25:11 - Further Study ====================
*CORRECTION* - I misspoke about intonation systems. I meant to say that Pythagorean is the alternate system to Just Diatonic, not the same! As mentioned, you are encouraged to investigate the art and science of string intonation further. Here is my friend @Violinna doing a very good explanation of these two main systems that we live in, and how to navigate them. Part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=nPN_tTv7C_8 Part 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=R07c1Dfx0RA
*Something I didn't mention in the video is that you'll realize, when doing the Separate Voices exercise with any adjacent 3rds, that you're essentially playing 2-note scales with 1-2 and with 3-4. I made a video dedicated to two-note/two-finger scales that will greatly help your coordination and recognition of these shapes. ►youtube.com/watch?v=JSRAw0Gb7Ts
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#violin #technique #doublestops #paganini #practicingTony Schemmer - A Toney Tango excerptDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-05-11 | Summer 2017Markov Violin Method for Smarter ScalesDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-03-23 | Today we’re looking a few very powerful pages from the Albert Markov Violin Method which will make you a fingerboard master and upgrade your intonation. It’s one of my favorite additions to the typical scale system, and my friends, it’s rather simple! Sound too good to be true? Let’s see.
==VIDEO CHAPTERS== 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The point of scales 02:26 - Markov scale routine 03:25 - [Alternate video angle] 04:50 - The hand frame 05:40 - The 4 levels of scale patterns 10:20 - Even sound in scales 12:12 - Slow & fast approach 13:48 - 4 powerful variations 16:17 - 7 bowing patterns to use
#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolinAugustin Dumay / Jean-Philippe Collard - Schumann Violin Sonata No.1 in a minor Op.105Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-03-02 | This wonderful recording disappeared from the internet, so I got my hands on it, and after some remastering, it's back online!
Robert Schumann - Violin Sonata No.1 in a minor, Op.105 (1851) I. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck II. Allegretto III. Lebhaft
Augustin Dumay, violin Jean-Philippe Collar, pianoComparing famous violinists - Legato series PART 2Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-02-18 | Legato PART 2 is here! We will be comparing some well known (and some up and coming) violinists to sharpen our ear for Legato, and learn a special lesson from a great pianist.
Arguably more important than the quality of the notes themselves is how we bind them together. The concept of legato therefore hinges on an acute sensitivity to what is between the notes. I find this to be a universal quality in musical traditions around the world. Take, for example, Indian Classical music: entire emotional and narrative concepts are embedded into the journey one takes between notes. It’s actually formalized into techniques called kampitam, and various gestures such as meend, gamak, and jaaru represent a shared need to weave something sublime into the fabric of notation. The genre-hopping western classical violinist Gilles Apap spent years studying this art form and explores this very concept here: youtu.be/3BDlvFTFrdY. Can we draw some parallels between these sonic values and the emblematic portamenti of Jascha Heifetz, Fritz Kreisler, George Enescu, Yehudi Menuhin, David Oistrakh and other greats? To this day, these techniques and aesthetic principles remain a sort of idiosyncrasy in the violin world. I imagine a day when they are much more than that – perhaps even formalized and widespread modes of expression, as their counterparts are in the Indian Classical tradition.Beethoven Violin Sonata No.10 | RARE 19th-century piano | Kurganov-Finehouse DuoDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-02-08 | Ludwig van Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 10 in G Major, Op. 96 I. Allegro Moderato
[00:00] - Music [10:20] - Interview about this special piano
Daniel Kurganov, violin Constantine Finehouse, piano Christopher Greenleaf, producer 1886 Chickering Concert Grand Piano (100% ORIGINAL) La Grua Center, Stonington, CT
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PLAYLISTS BestPractice Series ► http://tiny.cc/bestpractice1 Recent Performances ► http://tiny.cc/performancesWeird violin fingerings but it works [vol. 2] #violin #bach #shortsDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-01-28 | ...Stephanie Ann Boyd - Aurora | Live from Merkin Hall | World Premiere [Kurganov/Finehouse Duo]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2022-01-22 | "When Daniel Kurganov asked for a piece that fit a starry celestial theme and I wanted something that might serve as a nod to his recent wedding, I found myself writing Aurora. Inspiration came from the quietude and solace that can be felt right before dawn; how this space changes when one chooses a mate to spend all dawns with. Origin: the meaning of Aurora in Latin is "dawn", and also referred to Aurora, the Roman goddess of sunrise."
Excerpt from recital at Merkin Hall, NYC -- Oct.12, 2021 Daniel Kurganov, violin Constantine Finehouse, pianoJohn Cage // Nocturne for violin and piano | Kurganov-Finehouse DuoDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-12-16 | A new album from Orchid Classics: Daniel Kurganov and Constantine Finehouse present official world premiere recordings of 21st century works by Lera Auerbach and Richard Beaudoin, as well music by John Cage and Olivier Messiaen. Find it here ► orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov Official album release: November 5th.
John Cage: Nocturne for violin and piano Daniel Kurganov (violin), Constantine Finehouse (piano)
Through the music of this album, we have endeavored to juxtapose two narratives: one of lost memories and anguish, and one of openness and potential. As these narratives battle before our eyes in the real world, may this music serve that dialectic, wherein we accept the burden of darkness and reach towards lightness.
00:00 Jules Massenet - Meditation from Thais Thais Yves Henry, piano 1988
04:28 Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in E minor, I. Allegro molto appassionato Pro Musica Orchestra, Vienna*, Heinrich Hollreiser, Hans Swarowsky 1954
I improved the audio from both sources. Regarding the Mendelssohn, the original video source contained the same audio performance as the recording with Vienna, however with much worse audio, so I took the official Vienna recording, improved the balance of sound a bit, and swapped it in.Violinist’s Complete Guide: Maintenance, Adjustment, Strings, etc [Beginner to Pro]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-12-08 | I am very excited to present a violinist's practical guide to instrument care, maintenance, acoustical understanding, tonal adjustment, proper string care and more. I am joined by renowned violin maker Andrew Ryan, who will share some tips and tricks from his many years of experience. You will also come away with a practical understanding of how the violin works, as well as important "best practices" every violinist should know!
VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Handing the violin & avoiding damage 03:34 - Cleaning the violin 06:47 - Cleaning the strings 09:52 - Changing the strings 16:15 - Understanding the bridge 18:00 - E sting parchment 18:39 - The tailgut 19:26 - Fine tuner care 19:40 - The tailpiece bridge 19:51 - Understanding the bassbar and soundpost 21:53 - Open seams and fixing buzzing 25:43 - Where to look for cracks 26:33 - Humidity & temperature 27:32 - All about adjustments [WITH DEMONSTRATIONS] 29:14 - Understanding “C” and “A” modes 30:39 - Adjusting the “C” mode (wolf note) 32:51 - Adjusting the focus of the sound 33:00 - Soundpost position and effects 34:11 - Adjusting the “A” mode 37:26 - Bonus footage….
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#violin #violinstrings #violinrepair #strad #guarneri #stradivariIn deepest needDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-11-23 | *World premiere recording* from our new album Rhythm and the Borrowed Past for Orchid Classics Listen here: orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov
In höchster Not (in deepest need) for violin and piano III. andante, più mosso, largo, prestissimo Composer: Richard Beaudoin
Daniel Kurganov, violin Constantine Finehouse, pianoWeird fingerings, but it works - Vol.1 #shorts #violin #tchaikovskyDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-11-22 | ...[Restored, 1953] Isaac Stern - Sarasate Zigeunerweisen & Wieniawski Concerto No.2Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-11-21 | The great Isaac Stern performing in his prime! Here, he played Eugene Ysaye in the 1953 film Tonight We Sing. The pianist is Alexander Zakin. I restored this footage from a decent source I was able to find.
00:00 - Pablo de Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen 04:00 - Henryk Wieniawski - Violin Concerto No.2 Op. 22 in d minor, III. Allegro con fuoco – à la Zingara
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Enjoy.Violinist plays Gershwin for Goats #shortsDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-11-07 | A little excerpt from Gershwin's "Bess You Is My Woman" (arr. Heifetz) for my friends Olaf and Luna!
Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.Use this violin trick to quickly learn passages and improve intonation! #shorts #violin #vivaldiDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-10-31 | ...Olivier Messiaen - Theme & Variations - Kurganov Finehouse Duo - NEW ALBUMDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-10-29 | A new album from Orchid Classics: Daniel Kurganov and Constantine Finehouse present official world premiere recordings of 21st century works by Lera Auerbach and Richard Beaudoin, as well music by John Cage and Olivier Messiaen. Find it here ► orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov Official album release: November 5th.
Messiaen: Thème et variations, I / 10 Daniel Kurganov (violin), Constantine Finehouse (piano) 00:00 Thème. Modéré 01:56 Var. 1, Modéré 03:33 Var. 2, Modéré, un peu vif 04:32 Var. 3, Modéré, avec éclat 05:20 Var. 4, Vif et passionné 06:29 Var. 5, Très lent
Through the music of this album, we have endeavored to juxtapose two narratives: one of lost memories and anguish, and one of openness and potential. As these narratives battle before our eyes in the real world, may this music serve that dialectic, wherein we accept the burden of darkness and reach towards lightness.
PLAYLISTS BestPractice Series ► http://tiny.cc/bestpractice1 Recent Performances ► http://tiny.cc/performancesMy new album: Rhythm & The Borrowed PastDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-10-24 | Dear friends, I'd like to present my new album with pianist Constantine Finehouse! We have searched deep within these 20th- and 21st-century works and feel like they communicate something truly distinct about the human condition. The official album release, under the Orchid Classics label, is November 5th, but you can already pre-order it here ► orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov
A new album from Orchid Classics: Daniel Kurganov and Constantine Finehouse present official world premiere recordings of 21st century works by Lera Auerbach and Richard Beaudoin, as well music by John Cage and Olivier Messiaen.
"Through the music of this album, we have endeavored to juxtapose two narratives: one of lost memories and anguish, and one of openness and potential. As these narratives battle before our eyes in the real world, may this music serve that dialectic, wherein we accept the burden of darkness and reach towards lightness."
00:00 Lera Auerbach - Violin Sonata No.3 00:52 Richard Beaudoin - In höchster Not (In great need) 01:57 Olivier Messiaen - Theme & Variations 02:58 John Cage - Nocturne
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Merkin Hall, NYC | Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | 2 pm KAUFMAN MUSIC CENTER PRESENTS Daniel Kurganov, violin & Constantine Finehouse, piano
ERNEST BLOCH – Baal Shem (Three Pictures of Hasidic Life) PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY – Valse Sentimentale, Op. 51, No. 6 SERGEI RACHMANINOFF – “Sing not, my beauty” Op. 4 No. 4 STEPHANIE ANN BOYD – Newly-commissioned work TBA ERNEST CHAUSSON – Poeme (arr. Livingston Gearhart) JOHANNES BRAHMS – Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 3 Op. 108 in d minor
Yes! Today I'm sharing the first of a set of 6 etudes by Russian pedagogue Alexsey Yanshinov. These are unique studies in that they combine several great qualities: they're very short, they're in 1st position, they're musical and expressive, they work on multiple aspects of technique in a clever way, and they are perfect for bowing variations. No matter if you are a professional violinist or an advancing amateur, these charming works will enrich your abilities. I not only give these to students, but love to use them as warmups myself.
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00:00 Introduction 00:39 Yanshinov 6 etudes 01:26 How to practice Etude 1 02:33 Intonation 06:14 Intonation as a function of harmony and melody 09:09 Legato & String crossings 12:07 Left-hand articulation 15:50 Vibrato variations 21:09 Developing "Color" 27:35 Creating Dynamics 30:00 Practicing in a strict framework 30:37 **BOWING VARIATIONS** 31:05 6-note tied staccato 32:25 2-note slurs, 2 ways 33:33 4 legato + 2 detache 34:27 3 legato + 3 flying staccato 34:50 3 legato + 3 separate 35:20 (off the string variation) 36:35 Detache forwards & backwards, in different parts of the bow, on and off. 36:19 Long slurs: 12- and 24-note
Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.How to get DEEP CONNECTION between the notes [Violin technique]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-06-29 | This is one of my favorite ways of practicing for connection. The different parts of connection I will discuss here are: string crossing motion/trajectory in the right arm, leading the way with early left-hand fingers, the sensation of round string crossings, and feeling string-crossings as double stops using examples from J. Dont, Tchaikovsky Concerto and Brahms Sonata No.1 Please excuse the absence of my usual production quality!
So, can you hear what's going on between your notes? Listen closely and let me know what you discover!
Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.Fix your intonation in a week [Violin Technique]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-05-26 | Believe it or not, "bad intonation" is not necessarily a physical habit that has been drilled into your muscles requiring years of retraining. Once you learn how to listen and integrate patterns, you can fix your intonation (or be well on your way at the very least) in no time. It does take commitment though! Take it from someone who still hasn't done that proper week to address intonation problems Let's all accept the challenge TODAY.
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#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolin4th Finger Violin Vibrato - the Ultimate Guide (Pinky vibrato)Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-04-26 | After many requests, I have finally put together a few of my favorite pinky-specific vibrato tips! You'll find that tips from my other vibrato videos can work brilliantly for the 4th finger as well.
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___________ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:30 What is good 4th finger vibrato? 02:53 Tip #11: Aiding with the other fingers, 2 ways 05:42 Tip #12: Use it or lose it 08:27 Tip #13: Shape and angles of fingers, wrist, arm 13:42 Tip #14: Dexterity improves vibrato
Check out my E-Book as well as FREE pdfs I've created for you. ► payhip.com/violin 64 Practice Hacks - Oblique Strategies and Lateral Thinking for Violinists "A comprehensive yet concise collection of practice methods for violinists. This master cheat sheet can be directly applied to all repertoire, etudes or scales."
Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.Tony Schemmer - Premiere of String Quintet @ Museum of Fine Arts, BostonDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-04-02 | 2017 Premiere of String Quintet "Consult the Genius of the Place in All"2-finger exercise for shifting, vibrato, sound production & high positions [violin technique]Daniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-03-29 | Today we’re looking at 3 versions of a favorite violin exercise of mine. I practice this everyday to warm up my technique and expand my abilities. It’s incredibly helpful for honing vibrato, shifts, sound production and more. The idea of playing only with 2 fingers at a time is game-changing! See which of these 3 variations (by Hrimaly, Yost and Gola) you like the most. By the way, most of my videos have accurate Spanish captions available now thanks to my student Rocio. All videos will have captions soon.
========= CHAPTERS ========= 00:00 Intro 00:42 Announcements 01:33 Summary of Hrimaly, Yost, Gola 02:22 HRIMALY 06:30 YOST 08:16 GOLA 15:13 **How to Practice these exercises** 16:26 Shifting 17:47 Role of the different parts of the arm 19:26 Sound production 20:05 "Waves" exercise 21:24 Intonation 22:01 High Positions: how-to 24:31 Vibrato 26:06 Dynamics 28:13 Dexterity Variation 28:53 Scroll Support Method
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Subscribe to my channel and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.Violin Setup Journey: shoulder rests, chinrests, etcDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-02-16 | Today I'll give you a glimpse of how my violin setup has evolved over the years, as well as some tools to experiment with setup on your own. It's crucial to find the balance of understanding and efficiency while not over-engineering your setup altogether. I'll even show you a little invention I am working on to replace shoulder rests! ========= CONTENTS ========= 00:00 Welcome! 00:40 "Golden Triangle" 01:43 Experimentation and Individuality === 03:10 MY SETUP OVER THE YEARS === 03:28 Shoulder rests 07:50 Chinrests 11:45 Key to chinrest stability! 12:57 Pads, fabric and other accessories 15:40 Different types of foam materials 16:40 Quirky contraption 17:38 My invention in progress ===18:45 PHYSICAL CONSIDERATIONS === 19:22 Gear vs Technique 19:49 Hand / Head balance when holding 20:32 Scroll Support Method ---video: youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU 21:04 Independence of Arm vs Shoulder 21:40 Shoulder "forward" instead of "up" 22:11 Body dynamics while playing
Subscribe to my channel The Artist's Technique and hit the notification bell, so you don’t miss any of my new violin videos! Upcoming topics include how to master finger dexterity, ways to speed up violin passages correctly, specialized exercises for mobility and strength for string players and techniques for musical development.How to Practice Violin Better [Brahms Violin Sonata No.3] - PART IIDaniel Kurganov, Violinist2021-02-03 | Want learn how to take apart a difficult passage? Or how to find different kinds of sound colors, how to improve articulation, or expand our expressive possibilities in the practice room? Welcome to Part 2 of my masterclass on "How I Practice". We're going to cover Johannes Brahms Violin Sonata in d minor, op.108: movements 2 and 4.
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