Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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!
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CONTENTS
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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
My FREE pdfs on violin technique
► 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
► 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 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.
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
My FREE pdfs on violin technique
► 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
► 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 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.
