JAVS Summer 1998

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a. Transpose to all four strings. b. Repeat using fingers 2, 3, and 4. c. Repeat in minor. d. Keep fingers, knuckles, and wrist loose and supple.

e. Make sure that the shifting finger remains in contact with the string at all times. f Release shifting finger on the shift and keep it light; do not "squeeze" the string. g. Make sure that elbow and arm are around and over the bout of the viola above the fourth or fifth position (depending on the viola size and arm length).

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9. String Crossing Exercises a. Make sure that the stick stays slightly rolled, or pushed, forward toward the scroll and does not "flop" back and forth on bow changes. b. Practice in the upper-half of bow (these exercises can be done in the lower-half of the bow if you feel it would be a helpful exercise). c. Transpose to all four strings. d. Keep bow changes and string changes smooth and clean. e. Practice keeping vertical bow motion to a minimum. f. Observe the function of wrist/hand motion and arm/elbow motion (keep both loose and "noodly"). g. Practice "b" and "c" with rhythms given in "a."