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tonebase Violin Course

Right Hand Fundamentals

Taught by renowned violinist

Christian Kim

Embark on a journey into the fundamentals of bow arm ergonomics with violinist Christian Kim in this course. Covering essential concepts such as bow holds, natural hand positioning, the balance between weight and pressure, and active versus passive finger activities, Christian provides comprehensive insights. Learn effective practice methods to solidify your understanding of the raw fundamentals of ergonomics in the bow arm.

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    Difficulty: 
    all-levels
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    Duration: 
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Course Syllabus

Introduction

Introduction & preface

Bow Hold & Core Concepts

Join Christian Kim in this course as he unravels the commonalities among various bow holds, despite their outward differences. Gain valuable insights as Christian shares his personal thoughts on bow hold and dissects the unique role of each finger. Explore the nuances that connect diverse bow holds and refine your understanding of this crucial aspect of violin playing.

Repeated String Crossings

In this course Christian Kim shares insights on the strategic use of an active wrist to enhance your performance, specifically focusing on repeated string crossings. Learn how to effectively employ wrist movements to navigate these challenging passages and elevate your skill in handling string crossings.

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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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