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Violin Practice & Learning Insights


A 10-Year Quest for Freedom: What Playing Without a Shoulder Rest Taught Me About Violin Body Mechanics
Many people think of the violin as an instrument played solely with the hands. However, understanding true violin body mechanics is the ultimate secret to playing with complete artistic freedom. When working with the numerous advanced students and amateur violinists who visit my studio, the very first thing I emphasize is entirely different: "The violin is an instrument played with the entire body As an Asian woman with shorter arms and smaller hands than the average person,
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