The Mental Side of Violin Playing
Technique is conception. -Zvi Zeitlin As we begin a new year of practicing, let’s consider the mental side of violin playing. The concepts we hold in mind can be an important guide for sound, phrasing, musical style and other aspects of playing. Technique should always serve the musical concept. In many cases, starting with a musical concept can propel us over a technical hurdle. Think about your last practice session. Did you …