How To Shift on the Violin for Beginners: The Basics

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Happy Monday!
With this first video summary, I’m excited to share my latest “Learn with Me” -Youtube video with you. It is my take on an in-depth tutorial on How to Shift on the Violin. Since this is Part 1 of the Shifting Tutorials, I teach you about the very Basics of Shifting such as the definition of it, violin technique exercises and many more fundamental topics - perfect for beginner violinists!
If you haven’t watched it yet, you can do so here: https://youtu.be/yWZTzgrGils


In that video, I talk about the importance of mastering positions on the violin before even thinking about shifting between them.
Scales will be the foundation for your stability, and I strongly suggest you learn One-Position scales. Whilst I personally grew up with the Galamian Scale Book myself and continue to swear by its system, I have created a free, downloadable sheet music document that you can practice with - bonus tips included!
Be sure to check it out and leave a comment on the video - I’m planning to incorporate more downloads in the future and would love to hear any constructive feedback to optimize your learning experience! :-)

-S

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Sumina Studer

Award-winning violinist Sumina Studer is a New York-based content creator. Documenting all things relating to an artist's lifestyle, Sumina shares helpful tips & tutorials for aspiring musicians by communicating her musical knowledge and experience as a classical musician in the 21st Century.

She has a combined social media reach of 280k + followers and over 15 Million Youtube video views with her partner in crime, a 17th-century Stradivarius violin, lovingly nicknamed Mr. Strad.