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1 Turbulence pt. 2

1 Turbulence pt. 1

I love #warchalstrings Warchal “Amber” and currently trying their “Timbre” strings. I purchased these strings a while back and when I took them out, the silver wound D and G strings were totally black with oxidation! No worries - some super fine steel wool did the trick of removing the rust! 1) Not the best picture but if you look closely you can see the clean G string together with the black D before I cleaned it. 2) video showing the half cleaned D string. 3 & 4) Both the A and E strings in this set are slightly wavy, giving more flexibility. I often use Warchal’s amber E with other string brands because it’s virtually whistle proof! 5) The waves even out when the string is installed. Warchal’s “Timbre” strings are only available through authorized dealers such as @foxesmusiccompany #violin #stringplayer #stringsattached #violinstrings #viola #violinistslife #stringsattached #cello #orchestraplayer #orchestramusician #orchestramusicians #violastrings #fiddlestrings #musicianlifestyle #violinist #violist #classicalmusician #classicalviolinist #violinteacher #violintips #practiceroom (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZzPd2srml8/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’ve been experimenting with different combinations of #viola and fractional #cello strings to use on my #violoncellodaspalla for tuning at standard modern pitch (A440). Here’s a combination that works well for me: I - E (Pirastro Chorda viola A) II - A (Pirastro Chorda viola D) III - D (Pirastro Chorda viola G) IV - G (Thomastik Infeld Spirocore viola C) V - C (D’Addario Helicore 1/8 cello C) As you can see most of the strings are designed for viola and tuned a perfect 4th below the pitch for which they are designed. This setup provides a smooth transition between strings. You can see how the there is no sudden change of thickness between viola and cello strings as a result of using rather thick Spirocore (IV) and the thin Helicore C (V). When playing I notice no big change in contact point between any two adjacent strings. The steel lower strings offer clarity and response while the upper gut strings are powerful, resonant, and singing. The viola strings are just long enough to seat properly. I use Wittner geared pegs so no large peg motions are needed for tuning. This combination may not be practical for use with standard pegs, especially for the top peg D (III). (FYI Pirastro Oliv and Eudoxa are slightly longer than Chorda and also work well). The peg end wrap on the Spirocore (IV) comes over the fingerboard (swipe left), however I only touch it for A flat. If it becomes a nuisance I’ll carefully remove it. Not only is this a wonderful combination of strings for modern tuning, it’s also comprised of strings which can be obtained easily and at reasonable cost. Total cost for this setup = $135! #stringsattached #stringplayer #musicianlife #thomastikinfeld #thomastikstrings #pirastro #pirastrostrings #daddariostrings #daddario #helicore #chorda #spirocore #spirocorestrings #violinstrings #baroqueinstruments #luthier #cellostrings #baroquemusiclovers #baroquemusician #classicalmusician #violincello #violadaspalla #ambasciatoredelvioloncellodaspalla (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNE2_mg9Uz/?igshid=17b38k1u1zrag

Picture with Hiroshi Iizuka and his viola which I purchased in 2018. The viola is in Iizuka’s famous “modified amore” pattern. Iizuka’s design is copied by luthiers around the world and is sometimes referred to as “Iizuka” pattern. I’m so grateful to play this beautiful instrument and own a piece of stringed instrument history! As a young man, Iizuka started making guitars in Japan. After hearing a violin concert by one of Shinichi Suzuki’s first students (it might have been Koji Toyota) he decided to devote his life to making bowed instruments. Iizuka studied violin making in Germany and eventually moved to the Philadelphia suburbs where he has been making violins, violas, cellos and basses for over 40 years. He is best known for his violas which comprise about 90% of his output, by his estimation. #viola #violist #violistsofinstagram #violista #stringsattached #strings #stringplayer #luthier #luthierlife #luthiery #musicalinstrument #violinmaker #iizuka #violadamore #beautifulmusic #classicalmusic #classicalmusicians #violinteacher #violateacher #musiclover #violapower #violanation #musiciansofinstagram #musician #musicianslifestyle #violinlove #violinfun #violinguy #suzukiteacher (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD6NHnbg6gl/?igshid=1emjm1aji3z9u

Broken thirds are a great way to reinforce intervals and intonation! Here’s how I practice them: 1. Fill in all thirds played with non-consecutive fingers on the same string. Basically if you’re going from a fingered note to another fingered note on the same string that is more than a step away, play the in-between note. 2. Eliminate the in-between note playing with an awareness of where it would be if you played it. Feel the finger in between the fingers you are playing. The intervals will be clear and secure. This method helps organize the hand so the major thirds and minor thirds are exactly the right size. This method is great for arpeggios and repertoire passages as well! #violin #violinteacher #violintips #violinpedagogy #stringsattached #strings #stringplayer #musicteachersofinstagram #practiceroom #violinpractice #musicpractice #40hoursofpractice #40hoursaday #practicemakesprogress #practicepracticepractice #scalepractice #violinlesson #violinlessons #violinst #violinstrings #violinlove #practiceviolin #suzukiteacher #musicteachersofinstagram #classicalmusic #musiceducation #musicteacher #violinguy (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3h8KogwD9/?igshid=tp32qj1ezav7