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tonebase Violin Course

The Art of Violin Playing

Taught by renowned violinist

Adam Han-Gorski

In this course, internationally acclaimed concertmaster and soloist Adam Han-Gorski guides us through a journey of innovation in violin playing.Han-Gorski discusses the importance of experimentation and shares his advice on mastering the violin technique to reflect musical expression.

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    Difficulty: 
    beginner
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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

The Art of Violin Playing for the Left Hand

Han-Gorski himself a holocaust survivor, walks us through his personal journey playing the violin, from studying with Jascha Heifetz to creating his own individual approach to violin playing. He analyzes left-hand technique, fingerings, scales, thirds, and vibrato.

The Art of Violin Playing for the Right Hand

Han-Gorski demonstrates utilizing the right-hand technique to optimize the sound of the violin. He discusses the bow’s sounding point and angle, practicing, sound projection, accents, and chords.

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Adam Han-Gorski

Adam Han-Gorski studied with the legendary Jascha Heifetz and in 1976 was appointed Concertmaster of the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, a position he held for twenty-five years. As a soloist, Mr. Han-Gorksi has performed all over the world, receiving great acclaim from the press for his effortless virtuosity and profound musicianship.

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