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Todd Ehle's latest violin videos 
Learn how to approach and study the famous and beautiful Meditation from Thais by Jules Massenet with this premium video lesson by Prof. Todd Ehle. Released on September 27, 2016 
Learn how to approach and study the beautiful Allemande from Partita No. 2 by Johann Sebastian Bach. This is a premium video lesson by Prof. Todd Ehle. Released on September 27, 2016 
How to play the glissando on the violin
A gret video to master the art of the glissando on the violin Here's another great video from Todd's repertoire while we are working on new violin videos from Prof. William Fitzpatrick. This time, Todd gives you a step-by-step approach to study and master the technique of the 'glissando' without too much hassle and effort. Released on October 1, 2013 About Todd Ehle
 If you're one of the millions of violinists who have visited Professor V on YouTube, then you already know Todd Ehle and his popular series of educational, entertaining violin videos. He has also created dozens of videos for Virtual Sheet Music, and his specialty is helping advanced violin students refine their technique and raise their playing to an even higher level.Todd is an Associate Professor of Music at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX. He earned degrees in violin performance from the University of Northern Colorado, and also studied at the Eastman School of Music. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1995, and 2 years later in Europe at the Czech Academy of Music. NPR's "Performance Today," as well as Strad, Strings, and Chamber Music magazines, have all featured interviews with Todd. He is featured as violin soloist with the Czech Radio Symphony in a recording of "Forests of the Night," a work composed by his father, Robert C. Ehle. If you happened to take to the air on Continental Airlines in the mid-90s, you may have even heard Todd's CD with cellist Charles du Chateau as a popular selection on the airlines' In-Flight audio. Do you have a question for Todd? DISCLAIMER: The views and the opinions expressed in this video are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Virtual Sheet Music and its employees.
Questions, Comments, Requests: Sidney * VSM MEMBER * on July 14, 2023 @2:15 pm PST
I would like to get some help with legato "smooth" bow changes on a long note, mostly how to change the bow at the frog without a distinct sound when the direction of the bow changes. I just can't seem to get the mechanics of it. I have been playing for many years, but this technique seems to evade my comprehension. Thank you for your thoughts, maybe some videos that can explain it so I can get it. - Sidney
Julie Hatfield * VSM MEMBER * on August 2, 2020 @10:38 am PST
I have played for many years, but would like to know how to do wrist vibrato. Also how to improve my sound quality in regards to my right arm, as it seems to keep a "heavy" sound. Also I seem to hit 2 strings a lot, and get unwanted sounds.
 Fabrizio Ferrari - moderator, on August 3, 2020 @8:41 am PST
Dear Julie, thank you for your inquiry.
In the meantime that Tood can answer your question, I wanted to suggest to look at the other videos we have on vibrato, I am sure you'll find them useful and maybe you'll find your answer there: https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/expertsearch.php?vkey=vibrato Please, let us know if you have any further questions. All the best, Todd - host, on August 5, 2020 @12:53 pm PST
Hi Julie, thank you for your question. I’ll answer with a couple of links, because I think it’s easier to show you than tell you. A basic rundown of vibrato, and the way I teach it can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/zraCMnfqTso
I’ve found this trick helpful in relaxing the left hand: https://youtu.be/H-_I7ouOnbg If you are still struggling you might try to develop a flexible first knuckle, which will all freedom of movement: https://youtu.be/wtPIsfhBoeA Finally, I have six other videos on vibrato, which you can access here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2266F2353CEA4A34 With your tone production it sounds link you are working harder than you need to. Perhaps your shoulder or bow hold are tense? Here’s a tone production video that might help: https://youtu.be/IPpS9VQt5as Best Wishes! I hope something here helps. Barbara on March 24, 2020 @2:05 am PST
Hi Todd, I have a basic problem with a metronome. It may seem silly but I cannot determine what no I set it on if there is no guide at the top of the music. Also, do you set it to click on the first beat of each bar? It may seem silly but my counting in difficult passages is not good until I know the rhythm such as a predictable Beethoven piece any piece with a definite rhythm. I play 2nd violin in an orchestra and sometimes the timing is not obvious when trying to fit in with the rest of the orchestra. I have a terrible job to count difficult fast intricate bars that seem to be at odds with the tune and other musicians. Can you advise how please?
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