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tonebase Violin Course

Bow Strokes: A Comprehensive Guide

Taught by renowned violinist

Christian Kim

Discover the intricacies of bow strokes with violinist Christian Kim in this extensive course. Explore fundamental techniques such as detaché, martelé and collé, progressing to advanced bow strokes like ricochet and slurred staccato. Christian provides detailed explanations for each technique along with practical tips for effective practice.

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    Difficulty: 
    all-levels
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    Duration: 
    1
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     hour

Course Syllabus

Introduction

In the introductory segment, Christian lays the foundation for the course by outlining its structure, discussing the content sequence, and addressing semantic inquiries.

Detaché

This course revolves around Detaché, considered the cornerstone of all bow techniques. Christian delves into crucial aspects such as right arm ergonomics, fundamental concepts of the bow stroke, and provides practical advice for effective practice.

Accents

Explore the nuances of accents with Christian Kim in this course as he delves deep into the subject, offering valuable tips for effective practice.

Martelé

Dive into the intricacies of Martele with Christian Kim in this course and gain valuable insights on how to effectively practice and master this bowing technique.

Sautillé

Immerse yourself in the art of the bow technique Sautillé with this comprehensive course led by Christian Kim. Covering everything from achieving the optimal bow balance to understanding ergonomic fundamentals that facilitate a natural jump, the course provides a thorough exploration of this technique. Unlock a multitude of diverse articulations by mastering the intricacies of Sautillé.

Collé

Delve into the intricacies of the bow technique Collé with Christian Kim in this specialized course. Through detailed demonstrations, Christian covers fundamental concepts, offers effective practice strategies, and explores practical applications of Collé in violin playing.

Chords

Explore the art of breaking chords with Christian Kim in this course as he delves into the fundamental principles of right-hand technique. Gain insights into the nuanced skills required for effectively navigating and breaking chords on the violin.

Slurred Staccato

Embark on a journey with Christian Kim in this course as he shares his personal technique that proved instrumental in mastering a reliable slurred staccato and flying slurred staccato on the violin. Benefit from Christian's expertise as he guides you through the intricacies of this advanced bowing technique.

Ricochet

Join Christian Kim in this course as he explores another advanced bow technique—Ricochet. Gain insights into the fundamentals of this technique, its applications in the repertoire, and discover how to seamlessly integrate Ricochet with other bowing techniques.

Outro & Bonus Exercise

Concluding this extensive course on bow techniques, Christian Kim imparts a bonus exercise dedicated to honing quick and accurate bow preparation.

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Christian Kim

Acclaimed as "one of the most talented young virtuosos of our time" and as “sound aesthete of outstanding quality” (Westdeutsche Allgemeine) violinist Christian Kim enjoys an extensive solo career, with performances in over 30 countries across 5 continents. He taught as Professor for Violin and Viola at the Kangnam University, Seoul, South Korea, until taking on the position as Lead of Violin at tonebase.co

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