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Igudesman

Funk the String

Taught by renowned violinist

Aleksey Igudesman

Aleksey Igudesman demonstrates his crossover masterpiece "Funk the String" and encourages classical players to get to grips with the different styles and technique he draws from.

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    Difficulty: 
    Intermediate-Advanced
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    Duration: 
    1
     hours
     hour

Course Syllabus

Funk the String

Aleksey Igudesman demonstrates his crossover masterpiece "Funk the String" and encourages classical players to get to grips with the different styles and technique he draws from.

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Aleksey Igudesman

A virtuoso as comfortable with classical styles as he is with those from around the world, Aleksey Igudesman bridges the gaps between the humorous and the intellectual.

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