Taught by renowned violist
Muriel Razavi
Join world-renowned soloist and pedagogue Muriel Razavi in a comprehensive two-part course on shifting techniques for viola. The course begins with the fundamentals of shifting, emphasizing lightness, fluidity, and bow coordination, with practical exercises and applications in repertoire. In the second part, Razavi focuses on large distance shifting, highlighting the importance of the thumb, and providing advanced exercises to help you confidently navigate shifts to 4th position and beyond.
Shifting Basics
In this first part of Muriel Razavi's course on shifting, you will learn the fundamentals of shifting, focusing on achieving lightness and fluidity in your movements. Razavi covers the crucial role of the bow during shifting and provides targeted exercises to help you master this essential technique. The lessons also include practical applications of these shifting basics within standard viola repertoire, ensuring you can integrate these skills seamlessly into your playing.
Large Distance Shifting
In the second part of the course, Muriel Razavi delves into the techniques needed for large distance shifting, with a special emphasis on the role of the thumb. You will explore shifting to 4th position and beyond, focusing on maintaining fluidity and control during these more challenging shifts. Razavi provides exercises specifically designed to help you navigate larger distances with ease, equipping you with the skills needed to tackle advanced repertoire.
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Unlock Course →American-Iranian Violist Muriel Razavi (*1992 in Freiburg) is in great demand as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral musician in the baroque as well as in the contemporary music field.
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