Arban, First Studies, #1

This is the first video in a new series.  I hope you will join me as I survey through the Arban book and that you will find time to apply some of these ideas and methods in your daily practice.  

Intro.  00:00
Playing 01:15
Are you making it harder than it is?  02:30
Finding the music.  03:10
Music is movement.  04:12
Try conducting 🤔. 05:18
Are you Bored?  06:11
Dynamic flexibility. 07:05
What does the notation mean? 08:33
You must decide.  09:03
Taking a breath.  09:54
Aim with precision. 10:30
Target shooting.  11:55
Vibrato or straight tone?  12:32
Listen for stable timbre (color). 13:06
Vibrato is a spice 😋.  14:29
Listen for color.  15:13
Visualize smooth motion.  16:17
Create variety!  16:55
Stay Playful! 🤪 17:44