Techniques and Terms

Below are links to videos that show demonstrations and contain explanations of specific techniques and terms.

Unpacking

Violin/Viola unpacking
Cello unpacking
Bass unpacking

Tuning

Tuning using fine tuners

Bowing Techniques

Arco vs. Pizzicato

Down bow and Up bow

Bow Lift

Bowing Elements

• Weight
• Speed
• Placement

Slur

Staccato
Legato
Detache

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​Left Hand Techniques

Cello Extensions

How to shift

Identifying hand positions

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Music Theory

Sharp, Flat, and Natural
Half step - Whole step

Key Signatures
Identifying C Major key signature and key signatures with sharps
Identifying key signatures with flats

Intervals
Identifying intervals - Part 1

Dynamics

Parts of the Staff - Part 1
Parts of the Staff - Part 2