Red Desert Violin Blog: Online Lessons, Fiddle Tunes & Learning Tips
Red Desert Violins Blog is your place to explore online violin lessons with fiddle tunes, discover practice tips, and learn how Suzuki levels connect with ASTA, ABRSM, and RCM standards. Whether you’re a beginner or advancing your skills, our articles guide your musical journey with clarity and inspiration.
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Why Scales Are Essential for Violinists
Scales as our secret antidote to poor intonation. Although Lora provides some good ideas on how to practice scales, it is liberating to know that the most important thing is to just do it! Practice your scales in any way you can. You will discover your inner Jedi!
Why I Prefer Body Mapping to Alexander Technique
Body Mapping is easily understood and is specifically designed for musicians. (although I think it could help everyone). It is accessible and can be utilized with very little investment in time or money. Learn why it is often confused with Alexander Technique and why I love it.
Comparing Wolf Forte Secundo vs. Bon Musica Violin Shoulder Rests
Compare Bon Musica with Wolf Forte Secundo shoulder rests specifically for people with long necks, broad shoulders, or prominent collar bones. (Also relevant for narrow shoulder people!)
ITP Announce + mini lesson
Mini lesson on shifting from 1st to 3rd position. Announcing new online class: Introducing the Positions, by Harvey Whistler. If you like the...
How Bananas Help Your Violin Bow Technique
"Bananas" concept helps students learn to bow parallel to the bridge. Micro-Bananas TOTALLY helps spiccato! Get more at:...
Tetrachords: Simple, Versatile Exercises for Violin
http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Tetrachords are simple finger patterns used to practice bow techniques and left hand techniques! If you like the...
Break Violin Squeezing Habit in 28 days
If you like the information given here, come get more at: http://www.RedDesertViolin.com Don’t just play, play well! Print this to do the 28 Day...
Violin Tapes Explained, What is Low 2, High 2?
By learning where all the "naturals" are on your violin, you will ALWAYS know how to play a sharp or a flat. Learn your "white notes", and never be...
Bon Musica Part 3 (Watch Me First!)
Learn how to adjust your Bon Musica without drilling new holes. Tips on how to adjust the Bon Musica. If you like the information given here, come...