Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2012-02-23 23:33
The trill analogy was interesting, Jennet. When I teach ornamentation (or rather, a piece containing ornamentation) I advise students to leave it out until the rhythm in secure, practice them independently, then when both are secure, putting it back together.
If this is the case with the vibrato, I would try the same. Play the phrase you are trying to establish the rhythm of. Become so familiar with it that the rhythm becomes natural. Practice vibrato independent of rhythm. When the two are settled, put them back together.
I know there are many different approaches to vibrato, but it is generally advised not to use it during faster rhythmic passages. It is used to colour the tone; it is not the tone itself. Pick the notes you are going to use it on. It doesn't need to be all of them. Not having to focus on it constantly may free up pulse in other areas. (Ignore this if your teachers have told you otherwise, this is merely my opinion.)
One last thing...metronome. Even after all these years, I still have to remind myself of the true importance of this device!
Rachel
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