Tonalization Tuesday! Balloon Tonalization for posture and tone. Attaching or imagining a balloon attached to the violin or viola improves tone and posture in the following ways: 1) The instrument rises gently into the bow as the bow rests on the string. Tone is purest when both the instrument and the bow come together. The violin plays the bow just as much as the bow plays the violin! 2) Attention is directed upward keeping the head and back tall. Several times in this video you will see me look up at the balloon this creates a feeling of lightness in my upper body and head and and encourages tall, relaxed posture. Note: This is more than just about getting the violin up. It is possible to keep the violin high while the posture is poor. If your young violinist is still slouching, try the rosin balance Tonalization (posted last tuesday) or lying on the back (posted July 3rd) to help with playing position posture. Happy practicing! #tonalization #tonalizationtuesday #suzukitonalization #violinpractice #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #violinteacher #violintips #suzukiteacher #suzukimethod #suzukimethodviolin #suzukiviolinteacher #suzukiviolinmethod #metodosuzuki #suzukitriangle #stringteacher #balloon #heliumballoon #helium #violinfun #beautifulmusic #musiceducation #practiceroom #practicemakesprogress #beautifultone #posture #violateacher #happybirthday #happybirthdaysong (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl4FSFAGFm/?igshid=18f0jb4jxy0i
