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RE: Tone and technique

Author: Marc Meurin
Date: 1999-07-12 18:47

For a better tone, practice long tones every day, at least a half hour from low E to high F or G. Practice in a room with soundproofing or at least a carpeted area so that you can hear the 'real' sound you are producing. Concentrate on the sound you want, starting at PPP to F or FF then slowly back to PPP.

For great technique practice trills every day. Within a couple of months you wont believe it's you playing. Don't be afraid to practice trills very slowly at first to get the right transition without any in between sounds. I mean VERY slowly. When you have sound down, speed it up. Practice half and whole step trills. Each trill should be practiced at least twenty minutes to an hour. I know this sounds extreme, but virtuoso's practice them up to three hours, each trill! It goes without saying, you will not need a book for this so close your eyes and concentrate, concentrate, concentrate. Also, practice the difficult things. Forget about practicing what you already can do. You waste a lot of time practicing the simple scales but you do have to keep them in mind once in a while. But it is very important to challenge and push yourself. That's another key to success, push yourself to the limit...you can do it! Good luck, and try to find that place where you can hear your real tone, a carpeted or soundproof area. Another suggestion is to soak your hands in hot water for about 5 minutes. Try it as hot as you can bear without burning yourself. This relaxes the nerves. Another key to practice is to relax as much as possible.

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