@Coordination and Rhythm – Warm up in 4 steps for violin and viola (Print)

Warm up in 4 steps for violin and viola

The booklet offers a 12-page warm-up in 4 steps to improve coordination through rhythm on several levels:

• Basic step: between fingers of the left hand
• Step 2: between fingers of the left hand and feet
• Step 3: between fingers of the left hand and bow arm
• Step 4: between the fingers of the left hand, bow arm and feet
• Further information, also in the form of links
• bilingual: German and English
• optional use of the Resounding Fingerboard

ISBN 978-3-00-070303-4

What do you need for the warm up?

Instrument and bow are required. Suitable rhythms are illustrated in the booklet and can always be supplemented/replaced with your own. If required, you can access further collections of rhythms via a QR code.

Optional accessories

The booklet also contains a detailed description of alternative versions of the individual steps. By including the Resounding Fingerboard fingerboard attachment and/or the nub massage rollers, further effects and benefits can be utilized in a targeted manner. The booklet also contains additional information:

• QR codes link to alternatives and videos [optional*]

*The individual steps are described in such a way that it is not absolutely necessary to call up videos via QR codes. The videos demonstrate the execution of the respective step. 

More about the Warm up exercises

The basis of the four-step warm-up is the two-part left-hand pizzicato as a practicing technique. This is practiced in the first step with different rhythms. Then, in the second step, it is supplemented by the feet, which are rhythmically independent of the left-hand pizzicato. In the third step, the left-hand pizzicato is supplemented by the bow, which is also practiced rhythmically independently of the left-hand pizzicato. In the fourth step, everything is practiced simultaneously, i.e. the left-hand pizzicato is supplemented by the feet and the bow.

Warm up violin exercises are also for viola

The warm-up is fundamentally suitable for all ability levels of violin and viola players and can be introduced, e.g. with a few simplifications, in the initial lessons. The level of difficulty increases from step to step as well as through the choice of rhythms and fingering combinations. It is therefore also very demanding for advanced students and can be designed to suit everyone at all levels.

Learn more about the left hand pizzicato practicing technique on our topic page

Scope of delivery

The booklet will be delivered in the quantity ordered. Other items in product photos are accessories and are not included in the scope of delivery.