On this episode, we share some post-festival reflections and then dive into the topic of vibrato. We discuss our pre-vibrato activities to establish a tension-free motion as well as some exercises to develop control of vibrato.

Episode Resource Links

Michael Hopkins String Technique YouTube Channel

  • Vibrato Preparatory Motions
  • Developing Vibrato for Violins/Violas
  • Developing Vibrato for Cellos
  • Developing Vibrato for Basses

Jeremy Woolstenhulme: Sequential Vibrato Instruction in the String Classroom

Dr. Fischbach - “Art of Vibrato” DVD