Freeing the Left Hand for Vibrato.

Tchaikovsky Rococo: Theme (Vibrato)

Paul Katz

Lessons |Interpretation, Practicing, Technique

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  • How vibrato beautifies the Theme
  • How to release fingers and free your vibrato
  • How a flat wrist position can free your vibrato
  • How slight elbow height adjustments can make vibrato more comfortable
  • A softness, flexibility in bridge of the hand is important– tightness blocks vibrato
  • When non-playing fingers release, there is increased flexibility in hand and fingers
  • A flat wrist enables a freer vibrato motion.
  • Put your mental attention on non-playing fingers – release and soften them.
  • Use your vibrato to beautify your sound and expression
  • Notice how 4th finger notes often need a freer vibrato

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Paul Katz

Paul Katz is known for his 26-year career as cellist of the internationally acclaimed Cleveland Quartet; as a world-renown teacher…

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"Create a more spectacular legato by connecting notes with a beautiful, continuous vibrato." -Midori

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