Silent Warm-ups During Orchestra Tuning.

Start with slow breathing and stretching, move on to sliding and tapping exercises, bow hold checks, silent bow placement and even vibrato!  

Key Signatures on Violin, Level 1

Play along as you learn how to apply key signatures using “high 2” and “low 2” on all four strings.

Key Signatures on Viola, Level 1

Play along as you learn how to apply key signatures using “high 2” and “low 2” on all four strings.

Key Signatures on Cello, Level 1

Play along as you learn how to apply key signatures using 2nd and 3rd finger on all four strings. 

Key Signatures on Violin, Level 2

Play along as you learn how to apply key signatures using “high 3rd finger” on all four strings.

Key Signatures on Viola, Level 2

Play along as you learn how to apply key signatures using “high 3rd finger” on all four strings.

Key Signatures on Cello, Level 2

Play along as you learn how to apply key signatures using forward extensions on all four strings.

Bow Hold on a Pencil

Learn the basics of violin, viola, cello or French Bass bow hold, using just a pencil!

Intro to Violin and Viola Position

An entertaining introduction to basic violin and viola position!

Chromatic Patterns for Strings

The basics of chromatic patterns and how they apply to violin, viola, cello and bass fingerboards.

Pinky Cups and Rubber Bands for Bows

Bow hold: “set it and forget it” with rubber bands and make-your-own pinky cups.

Vibrato made easy! 

1. Shake like a bobble-head

2. Add thumb

3. Add 2nd finger

Bonus tip: use a matchbox car or mini skateboard to experience vibrato motion!

Third Position

Learn the basics of shifting to 3rd position on Violin, Viola or Cello by playing “Baby Shark!”

Episode 61 on the Orchestra Teacher Podcast

Chatting with THE Dr. Charles Laux!