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Advanced Fundamentals
01. Course introduction (0:58)
02. Physical Set up and Relationship to the Instrument (10:37)
03. Left Hand Shapes (3:16)
04. Left Hand Articulation (3:12)
05. Left Hand Weight (3:02)
06. The Mechanics of Shifting (4:09)
07. Bow Control (5:08)
08. Weight Distribution (5:55)
09. Excess Tension in the Thumbs Pt. 1 – The Left Hand (5:24)
10. Excess Tension in Thumbs Pt. 2 – The French Bow Hold (4:08)
11. Rotation of the Left Hand (6:17)
12. Right Hand Flexibility Exercises (9:41)
13. Introducing Spiccato Technique (11:34)
14. Left Hand Position (5:41)
15. Half Step Shift Exercise (10:17)
16. Articulations (9:06)
17. Phantom Hand Exercise (4:49)
18. Sitting Technique (10:01)
2025 – New Lessons
2025 Course Update Information (0:44)
19. Right Arm Flexibility for French and German Bow (5:32)
20. Release in the German Bow Hold (2:17)
21. Release in the French Bow Hold (3:05)
22. Wrist Flexibility for French Bow (1:49)
23. Hand Position Exercises Pt. 1 (5:32)
24. Hand Position Exercises Pt. 2 (2:46)
25. Developing Spiccato Technique Pt. 1 (4:18)
26. Developing Spiccato Technique Pt. 2 (3:44)
27. Wrist and Finger Flexibility Bowing Pattern (5:44)
28. Thumb Position Transition (4:57)
29. Finger Substitution Drill (3:22)
30. Mastering Fourths Pt. 1 (6:05)
31. Mastering Fourths Pt. 2 (6:34)
32. Hand Shape and Contact Points in Thumb Position (5:31)
33. Dots and Fingerboard Navigation (3:31)
Course Conclusion
34. Course Conclusion (0:52)
35. Course Discussion with Geoff Chalmers (11:06)
Course Feedback – Please let us know your thoughts.
Next Steps (1:37)
Bonus Videos - Q & A Session
How do I move from spiccato to legato? (2:59)
How do I play harmonics cleanly with the bow? (2:21)
How to move from pizzicato to arco on the German bow? (1:42)
How do I hide bow changes? (1:40)
How can I add arm weight to the bow whilst keeping relaxed? (3:56)
24. Hand Position Exercises Pt. 2
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