In my last post, I discussed extended techniques used by many skilled flute players. I also mentioned that plenty of other instruments can use extended techniques. Violin is popular for extended techniques, just like the flute.
Prepared Violin is probably one of the most unique extended techniques. Violinists place an object on or around the strings to create a unique sound. This often includes wrapping wire around a string or placing a hairpin across multiple strings. Then the player can pluck or bow the strings for even more unique sounds.
For more percussive sounds, many violinists will tap different parts of the violin with either the pads of their fingers or their fingernails. The player can also add plucking with the opposite hand.
Harmonics on the violin, as well as other stringed instruments, are one of the most commonly used extended techniques for violin. Harmonics allow the player to achieve much higher notes while using a fingering for lower notes. There are different types of harmonics, too. Natural harmonics are the easiest to achieve, but violin players can also play more difficult harmonics, like “touch-4” harmonics. The main difference between these is the placement of the fingers.
Learn Extended Techniques with Karene
Violin Lessons at the Jerry Evans School of Music are taught by the amazing Karene Lo Galbo! Karene has been teaching for 17 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music form North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Karene grew up in France and learned under the international instructor & performer, Anne Jodry. The French system of Strings education is one of the top Strings systems in the entire world. Karene studied for over twelve years at Le Concervatoire de Musique de Fresnes, a branch of Le Concervatoire de musique de Paris in France. If you are looking for Violin lessons, Karene is an excellent choice!
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