Exploring Oppenheimer's Violin-Infused Soundtrack

An essential technique that is not so easy to commit to on a regular basis - Eric Silberger demonstrates with Paganini's 5th caprice to point out one of the few things to focus on during slow practice.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into a different approach to violin scales so you can reach your practice milestones much faster.

This lesson segment is about how to coordinate the two hands and balance different parts of the right hand to create lyrical lines with the bow.

In this lesson preview, Stefan Jackiw breaks down his method for practicing scales on the violin which focuses on intonation over speed.

In this article we will explore the violin’s library of sounds Aleksey Igudesman brings to his performances in this lesson on violin extended techniques.

Here, we’ll take a deep dive into col legno on the violin, col legno battuto, and col legno tratto so you can take your violin echnique to the next level.

Rachel Lee Priday discusses improving intonation by finding moments to check pitches against open strings as well as the importance of listening and memorizing hand positions.

Giora Schmidt breaks down the basics of the Franco-Belgian grip - functions of each finger, basic motion of the right arm, and practicing with a Sharpie!

In this blog post, Nancy Zhou shares her definition of shifting as well as an exercise for developing a balanced hand frame. She analyzes the movement required for a shift depending on if it occurs from the first or second part of the fingerboard.

Grigory Kalinovsky shares shifting and sliding exercises such as rotating the arm and fingers and sliding to new fingers.

Via a personal anecdote, Daniel Kurganov provides a prime example of how inspiration and experimentation can drive your improvement. He provides an exercise for detaché, and explains the pros and cons of broad vs. intimate strokes.

While Carl Flesch's scale is an important part of every violinist's learning journey, it's essential to utilize the system properly. In this post, violinist and teacher Tobiah Murphy shares his approach to making sure students get the most out of the infamous Flesch Scale System.

Hard work, while necessary, should be geared toward getting the most for minimum effort. This is the main aim of Dounis’s method, one that Daniel Phillips explains in great detail throughout this course. One of the most challenging exercises by Dounis focuses on finger independence. 

Dr. Demetrius Constantine Dounis had a unique background in medicine and music which gave him the tools to address the efficiency of violin playing in novel ways. In this lesson segment, Daniel Phillips uses a loop to discuss smooth bow changes and the movement of the hand.

An essential technique that is not so easy to commit to on a regular basis - Eric Silberger demonstrates with Paganini's 5th caprice to point out one of the few things to focus on during slow practice.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into a different approach to violin scales so you can reach your practice milestones much faster.

This lesson segment is about how to coordinate the two hands and balance different parts of the right hand to create lyrical lines with the bow.

In this lesson preview, Stefan Jackiw breaks down his method for practicing scales on the violin which focuses on intonation over speed.

In this article we will explore the violin’s library of sounds Aleksey Igudesman brings to his performances in this lesson on violin extended techniques.

Here, we’ll take a deep dive into col legno on the violin, col legno battuto, and col legno tratto so you can take your violin echnique to the next level.

Rachel Lee Priday discusses improving intonation by finding moments to check pitches against open strings as well as the importance of listening and memorizing hand positions.

Giora Schmidt breaks down the basics of the Franco-Belgian grip - functions of each finger, basic motion of the right arm, and practicing with a Sharpie!

In this blog post, Nancy Zhou shares her definition of shifting as well as an exercise for developing a balanced hand frame. She analyzes the movement required for a shift depending on if it occurs from the first or second part of the fingerboard.

Grigory Kalinovsky shares shifting and sliding exercises such as rotating the arm and fingers and sliding to new fingers.

Via a personal anecdote, Daniel Kurganov provides a prime example of how inspiration and experimentation can drive your improvement. He provides an exercise for detaché, and explains the pros and cons of broad vs. intimate strokes.

While Carl Flesch's scale is an important part of every violinist's learning journey, it's essential to utilize the system properly. In this post, violinist and teacher Tobiah Murphy shares his approach to making sure students get the most out of the infamous Flesch Scale System.

Hard work, while necessary, should be geared toward getting the most for minimum effort. This is the main aim of Dounis’s method, one that Daniel Phillips explains in great detail throughout this course. One of the most challenging exercises by Dounis focuses on finger independence. 

Dr. Demetrius Constantine Dounis had a unique background in medicine and music which gave him the tools to address the efficiency of violin playing in novel ways. In this lesson segment, Daniel Phillips uses a loop to discuss smooth bow changes and the movement of the hand.

Over the centuries, we have seen violin repertoire expand in new, inventive directions, all led by some incredible composers with a mind for musical beauty and innovation. Here, I’ll take you through the top 10 violin composers who defined the standard modern violin repertoire.

Here, we’ll take a look at the top 5 violin cadenzas that every violinist should know.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Schumann Symphony No. 2 violin excerpt? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Prokofiev's Symphony No. 1 on violin? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 movement 4? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Have you been wanting to learn the violin excerpt from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Scherzo? This article will help you better understand the technical approaches needed to master the notes on the page. 

In his complementary course on this cheerful piece, William Hagen discusses constructing a narrative, inferring dynamics, tone and mood, bow technique, and more. He talks through each movement, addressing troublesome spots, offering fingering suggestions, and pointing the viewer toward opportunities for individuality.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 on violin? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Do you want to learn more about practicing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

With so much history, breadth, and diversity of violin repertoire, one might wonder: what are the “best” or what are the “hardest” pieces for violin? Here, we’ll go through a complete overview of violin solos.

Here, we’ll dive deeper into Beriot’s Concerto No. 9 and take you through each aspect of performance, and show you how to refine your violin technique and expression.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the Don Juan Violin Excerpt? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 movement 1? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

Violin sonatas make up a huge chunk of the pieces that stand out in the entire realm of classical music. Here, I’ll take you through what I believe are the 10 best violin sonatas.

Do you want to learn more about practicing the violin excerpt from Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 movement 1? In this blog post, we’ll share more about specific ways for you to approach the piece and nail your violin auditions.

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Learn more about tonebase Violin and our production with the great Aleksey Igudesman.

Ludwig Göransson took home the Oscar tonight for his captivating score to 2023’s Oppenheimer. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the truly beautiful violin writing that made this soundtrack stand out.

Concertmaster David Kim shares insights into what makes the Philadelphia Orchestra have such a big and powerful sound.

tonebase just launched its brand new Practice Plan feature, revolutionizing the way we learn the violin online. Here, we’ll show you exactly how to assess your progress on the violin with this new comprehensive feature of the tonebase platform.

We sat down for a Q&A with Eric Silberger, tonebase’s Head of Violin. He guided the launch of tonebase Violin, which is now live!

Here, we’ll take a look at our picks for the top 8 violin tuners on the market.