Nathan’s Practice Essentials
I’m lucky to live in a house filled with world-class violin playing. And I’m not talking about my own playing! My wife, Akiko, classes things up for both of us with her powerful performance and meticulous preparation.
So I was really happy that she finally gave in and helped me put together a guide to daily practice. So why isn’t her name at the top of this page too? That’s just the way she is; she’s fine to roam through the pages of our guide, but not to take center stage. I’ve gotten used to her modesty (but I still put her name on the cover)!
But her thoughts on practicing, as well as mine, are bold and practical. And we’ve combined several resources into one so that you can really make a difference in your day-to-day practice and, ultimately, your performance.
Over more than 40 pages, including exclusive excerpts from my book Scales: The Road to Repertoire, we share our secrets on intonation, sound production, consistency, and efficiency. We also give you several classic etudes along with our notes for preparing them.
It’s a massive free resource for you, and I’m ready to send it as soon as you tell me where:
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Scales: The Road
to Repertoire
Even if you’ve never played a scale before, violinist Nathan Cole of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will guide you through scale routines that meet you where you are, and build progressively alongside your playing.
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This “Practice Essentials” resource is really great. I also bought the full
“Scales: The road to Repertoire” pdf book and access to the accompanying set of videos. Together all three have filled in many gaps in my understanding. After incorporating the recommendations, I am seeing benefits and increased proficiency in my viola and violin playing ability again after a long break. Thank you.
Hi Nathan
I’m an amateur intermediate fiddle player and I’ve got a real problem with my left hand grip of the finger board, anyway I’ll be studying everything you have on youtube about thI’is as you so meticulous on detail. I’ll let you know how I get on with your videos. Meantime I would love to get a copy of your Pravctice Essentials, I thank you in advance and greatly appreciate this facility and kindness.
Thanks
Dan O Donoghue
dan@magicdaniel.com