Description:

Mastering Shifting Fundamentals

Mastery of shifting is crucial for any violist aiming to navigate the instrument’s full range with fluidity and confidence. In this Two Week Intensive, Head of Violin&Viola at tonebase, Christian Kim will lead you through essential techniques and advanced exercises to solidify your shifting skills, ensuring seamless transitions across the fingerboard!

Hands-on Learning:

Participants will immerse themselves in focused practice sessions designed to refine shifting accuracy, enhance fingerboard mapping, and promote ease of movement through various positions.

Who Should Attend:

This course is tailored for violists of all levels seeking to deepen their understanding and execution of shifting. Whether you're new to shifting or looking to polish advanced techniques, this intensive is your pathway to more effortless playing.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will possess a thorough understanding of effective shifting techniques, improved muscle memory, and strategies for maintaining consistency and clarity during position changes.

Join Us:

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of shifting! This intensive blends practical exercises, etudes, and real-world application, ensuring a comprehensive and lasting impact on your playing.

Core Concepts:

• Building a Strong Foundation: Learn the fundamental mechanics of shifting to establish smooth, reliable transitions.
• Enhancing Intonation and Finger Placement: Develop pinpoint accuracy when shifting, improving overall intonation and finger placement across positions.
• Promoting Ease and Confidence: Achieve more relaxed and confident shifts through targeted exercises designed to enhance fingerboard navigation.

Timeline

• Sign-Up : Oct. 7th
• Course Period: Oct. 14 - Nov. 1

VIDEO WEEK 1

Assignment Week 1:

• familiarize yourself with the core concept of Yost Shifting System
• upload a video (directly to the forum in your group, or as a link to a private YT video)
• encourage and support your community!

VIDEO WEEK 2

STREAM RECORDING - shifting fundamentals

Assignment Week 2:

• record one short video of one passage where you apply a "Guide Finger Shift" and a "Target Finger Shift", each!
• alternatively record a video of individualized Yost Style shifting practive
  • eg. variations in starting and target positions
  • different keys
  • on different strings, etc