Taught by renowned violinist
Christian Kim
Embark on a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of the left hand, arm, and shoulder with violinist Christian Kim in this course. Covering key aspects such as maintaining a relaxed state of the neck and shoulder, optimizing violin placement, understanding the role of the shoulder rest, and addressing left hand positioning along with the individual mobility of the fingers, this course provides a thorough exploration of essential techniques for violinists.
Introduction
Introduction & preface
Posture & Shoulder Rest
Explore the art of achieving a relaxed state in the left half of the body with Christian Kim in this specialized course. Christian zeroes in on finding a balanced position for the violin and offers insights into the use of shoulder rests. Gain valuable knowledge and practical advice to enhance your comfort and technique while playing the violin.
Left Hand Setup
Immerse yourself in the intricacies of left hand setup in this dedicated course. Christian Kim explores what constitutes a beneficial left hand frame and provides valuable insights on key aspects to consider during practice. Elevate your left hand technique with practical guidance and a thorough understanding of the elements that contribute to an effective setup.
Lifting
Delve into the exploration of unlocking individual mobility with each finger of the left hand in this specialized course. Christian Kim guides you through the concept of active lifting of the fingers, providing detailed insights and practical, fundamental advice for effective practice.
Stamina
Discover practical and applicable advice from Christian Kim in this course, where he shares insights on training your left hand for stamina, especially in the context of maintaining continuous mobility of the fingers.
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Unlock Course →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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