![2-finger exercise for shifting, vibrato, sound production & high positions [violin technique] @DanielKurganov](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JSRAw0Gb7Ts/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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.
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CHAPTERS
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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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VIDEOS MENTIONED:
“The Waves”
youtu.be/dyioiqAUugw
"Scroll Support":
youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU
Vibrato Series
Part 1 - youtu.be/KT7gvjm9Zq0
Part 2 - youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU
Part 3 - youtu.be/PZHzVDdDIgA
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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.
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CHAPTERS
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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
Download the sheetmusic PDF for this video for FREE
► payhip.com/violin
To support the channel directly and access exclusive videos and perks:
► patreon.com/artiststechnique
All of my Violin Masterclass videos:
►youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4EdoSU8Tjgso1lvH7ggVfl
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
“The Waves”
youtu.be/dyioiqAUugw
"Scroll Support":
youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU
Vibrato Series
Part 1 - youtu.be/KT7gvjm9Zq0
Part 2 - youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU
Part 3 - youtu.be/PZHzVDdDIgA
► My 2nd Q&A is happening soon! Submit questions in the comments section.
Check out my NEW ALBUM for the Orchid Classics label:
Rhythm & The Borrowed Past
►orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov
Support the channel through crypto:
ETH: 0x3880842448b74D306F5154b4B71181E0E03F9795
🎻 VIOLIN LESSONS ►
🎭 RECENT PERFORMANCE ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4gS0zHaWAULx1jJDQ1M9U1
💿 PREVIOUS ALBUM ► hyperurl.co/5tbpdm
🌐 OFFICIAL WEBSITE ► kurganov.org
🤵 FACEBOOK ► fb.com/dkviolin
🎥 MY VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY ► overtoneartists.com
#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolin
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.
![2-finger exercise for shifting, vibrato, sound production & high positions [violin technique]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JSRAw0Gb7Ts/mqdefault.jpg "2-finger exercise for shifting, vibrato, sound production & high positions [violin technique]
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
Download the sheetmusic PDF for this video for FREE
► https://payhip.com/violin
To support the channel directly and access exclusive videos and perks:
► http://patreon.com/artiststechnique
All of my Violin Masterclass videos:
►https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4EdoSU8Tjgso1lvH7ggVfl
VIDEOS MENTIONED:
“The Waves”
https://youtu.be/dyioiqAUugw
Scroll Support:
https://youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU
Vibrato Series
Part 1 - https://youtu.be/KT7gvjm9Zq0
Part 2 - https://youtu.be/OSi3H676qAU
Part 3 - https://youtu.be/PZHzVDdDIgA
► My 2nd Q&A is happening soon! Submit questions in the comments section.
Check out my NEW ALBUM for the Orchid Classics label:
Rhythm & The Borrowed Past
►https://orchid-music.lnk.to/danielkurganov
Support the channel through crypto:
ETH: 0x3880842448b74D306F5154b4B71181E0E03F9795
🎻 VIOLIN LESSONS ►
🎭 RECENT PERFORMANCE ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4gS0zHaWAULx1jJDQ1M9U1
💿 PREVIOUS ALBUM ► http://hyperurl.co/5tbpdm
🌐 OFFICIAL WEBSITE ► http://www.kurganov.org
🤵 FACEBOOK ► http://www.fb.com/dkviolin/
🎥 MY VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY ► http://www.overtoneartists.com
#violin #technique #classicalmusic #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini #practicing #100daysofpractice #violinist #violintechnique #concerto #virtuoso #practicing #howtoplayviolin
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.")
![The Best Paganini Cadenza - Philippe Hirschhorn [Live, 1967]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LUKxJlsKkkc/mqdefault.jpg "The Best Paganini Cadenza - Philippe Hirschhorn [Live, 1967]
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 hes the most extreme of anyone Ive 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, hes loose, otherwise, you wouldnt hear what you hear. But, look at how immovable his violin appears. On first glance you might think hes tense and gripping the violin for dear life. After all, there isnt 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: https://www.meloclassic.com/")
