Ask Augustin 4 - Practice Habits

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In the fourth installment of the Ask Augustin masterclass series, Augustin talks about good and bad practice habits. Happy Practicing!

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@user-op6vy3gg2b 4 жыл бұрын

"Students are afraid of scales, but you must make the scales afraid of you" ㅡJ. Heifetz

@kemalviolinist9794 Жыл бұрын

wow

@BradfordCRichards 4 жыл бұрын

I so apprecite this. It's like having free tennis lessons with Roger Federer.

@skyko 4 жыл бұрын

Like... casual conversations with Paganini over coffee. 😉 Nearly unfathomable. Soaking in every last bit of his words like a scorched traveler across the Sahara. So grateful. 🎻🎶🙏🏼

@BradfordCRichards 4 жыл бұрын

@@skyko Similar, but I don't think Paganini was anywhere near as smart, as honest, as genuine, or as nice as Augustin. His caution about "noodling" during practice, and its subconscious effects, is absolutely brilliantly true. It doesn't really raise the technique, it mostly just cancels the music, and that becomes a bad habit. It is better (for me) to just slow down.

@philnewton4844 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha , is Roger F playing a stringed instrument ?

@johnwilkerson3391 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Augustin ! Your teaching style is very down to earth, and friendly. These videos are absolutely priceless !

@clairepotter6975 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Augustin. These are great tips. I played violin in my teens and have taken it up again after 44 years (had to start all over with Suzuki Book 1). I had forgotten how much concentration and diligence it takes to improve.

@j.cabral780 2 жыл бұрын

I used to play violin since my childhood and i realized that i don´t play nothing . I need to study more Augustin . thank you so much , Greetings from Brazil

@arielpuig7302 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a guitarist and I'm listening all your clases, it's so awesome to have such an incredible prodigy that is aware of what he's doing and willing to give it away for everyone.

@axlcrush 2 жыл бұрын

I feel encouraged that even the world’s top violinists have gone through the same bad habits I do.

@alecrobinson7124 4 жыл бұрын

Augustin looked like he was trying to figure out how to play something bad at 1:15

@gongfu4562 3 жыл бұрын

the most terrifying thing in the world is to record own practicing😂

@jacc88888 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Yes, it’s extremely sobering but I guess it’s better to live in reality than a fantasy! I’ve found that , once the confidence knock is out the way , that I do improve more quickly on doing it though.

@nupsiwulst9946 3 жыл бұрын

naaa, listening to my recorded practice takes all my courage! 😄😱😉

@viasevenvai 4 жыл бұрын

The greatest benefit I've ever used is recording myself. As a rock guitarist I've been in the studio more than classical musicians. When you learn that there are microphones that pickup your lips moving you'll be more sensitive to the noises you make.

@lukerozmajzl7745 4 жыл бұрын

He's the best violin player in the world in my opinion.

@invisbile9934 3 жыл бұрын

Edit: one of the best player...

@user-wn6tr9wd7k Жыл бұрын

my favorite too, very underrated imo

@pujiharyanto9996 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation..Its very helpful..Iam a violin beginner learner, the more I see your video the more I like my violin and love practice..

@evomusic1720 4 жыл бұрын

Even though I’ve heard these things it’s good to hear this as a reminder. Practicing isn’t only hours of tactile work. It’s also cognitive. In fact, the more time you spend thinking the faster you solve problems and the less time you spend practicing in general. Lol.

@luisbracero6487 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your advice. Thank you Augustin!

@fiddlelove5889 3 жыл бұрын

so true! Take recordings and they will change your world! When I studied there was no technical opportunity to record oneself. It is is so helpful nowadays. Thanks for this lesson, it is a gift :-)

@alexsaldarriaga8318 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these valuable practice tips! Perhaps you will offer us your personal insights on left hand basics in a future session. Your left hand only touches the violin at the thumb and finger pad. I never see the base knuckle of your index finger touch the neck. It’s always relaxed and very smooth, moving like the hand of a classical guitarist. Sometimes I need that extra touch point for a sensory orientation and guidance on the fingerboard. Nevertheless, as violinist and violin teacher, I find your left hand is a wonder to behold and a thing of beauty.

@lindablock9984 4 жыл бұрын

I need make my left hand my friend instead of just tolerated Sometimes the neck of my violin screams in the strangle hold of my hand,! You had some wonderful practice tips. Thank you.

@wendyshell8679 3 жыл бұрын

Alex Saldarriaga Augustin was taught to play up high first. The posture is very different up high than down in first position. It’s similar to how a guitarist approaches a chord or fingering. It seems to me he may possibly be playing with “high hand” posture throughout the fingerboard. I’ve been watching him carefully, because I really have to watch for tension in my right hand, and he never seems to have any. In his conversation with James Ehnes, he noted how James rests his left finger on the neck of his violin, while saying he (Augustin), always has a hole there.

@jacc88888 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I’ve struggled with left hand technique for decades. Can’t seem to get the balance between holding violin up with the thumb or holding the violin more with the head. Augustin’s left hand technique of coming around the fingerboard more in the lower positions is interesting and obviously super effective for him. Guess one has to experiment until you find what works for you.

@otismcfeely6401 2 жыл бұрын

@@wendyshell8679 Can you send me a link to where he discusses learning up high first. As an adult I learned first and 7th position at the same time as far as scales go.

@maciejrzepczyk6562 2 ай бұрын

I think of the first stage of practice as measuring, correlating, planning and becoming entirely mindful. I sometimes find this more decisive of the outcome of the performance than the amount of repetitions.

@KolodziejczykKuba 2 жыл бұрын

I've just found this! Your advice is so wise, thank you for sharing. I will definetely check out other clips from this series and also share with my students. Your way of making music is just fabulous, i am a fan!

@solid_amouri307 2 жыл бұрын

as good of a teacher as a performer. thank you for all of this wealth

@Louise-zs9rl 2 жыл бұрын

I have recently changed my practice habit......my intonation was making my ears bleed so I moved my thumb so that my thumb is lined up with my 3rd finger ( in 1st position) and have had some amazing results.........it keeps ringing, and there is less tension on my 1st finger.

@iLiKe._.FoOd._.yUm_yUm 9 ай бұрын

:DDDDDD

@igormijal1 4 жыл бұрын

I feel it , exactly what you mean! Thank you Augustin,you are great person!!!

@winningtennis4914 Жыл бұрын

Augustin, you are an amazing teacher, let alone violinist… thanks so much for your wisdom

@BenCantrell 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another installment of this series! It's funny how timely the topics of these videos seem to be; they always seem to get at recent habits or concerns that I recently become aware ... I'm looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts.

@lauradelgadocasado5291 4 жыл бұрын

I love this series! Thank you

@franklinrodriguez3370 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Augustin,I really apreciate this kind of videos,are very useful!

@chiiko7090 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Augustin! Keep this contents up! I really love your playing! love from ph ❤

@kumiring 2 жыл бұрын

이렇게 대단한 사람이 꼼꼼하게 설명해주니까 너무 감사해요!!

@JO-xn1rp 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing these tips! They are very helpful

@stanaklol 4 жыл бұрын

Are you making an album for the Bach sonatas?

@alidalouisa4462 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! Very very helpful, thank you so much!

@lrfpv5292 4 жыл бұрын

Ive found one gold mine of a playlist

@simon0yeung 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou again for the great tips! I totally agree about recording the practice and listen to yourself. Recently, it was quite a discovery for me, wow I sounded like that (shitty?) and places where I thought I did ok actually was not ok LOL. Never did I know but I need to use a lot more bow length for example.

@carolgeorgeviolin 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. You are incredible.

@natsumoon07 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Augustin!! from France

@everythingisthought7351 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😀.

@Martha0217 2 жыл бұрын

I like to listen to my violin recordings but it kinda funny kinda weird i hate hearing my own voice 😅 i feel like i sound different to myself than actually hearing myself in a recording 🤣

@enzocypriani5055 4 жыл бұрын

thanks augustin!

@Patrick-cc3ub 2 жыл бұрын

By the way, the piece he demonstrated practicing with is the Fugue movement of Bach Violin Sonata 1

@wiltonpt1 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Wonderful Thank you

@kettalyamine6968 4 жыл бұрын

You are fabulous, thank you very much.

@flyca7 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very well done video. amazing job

@thierryperrenoud1460 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much!!! Wonderful!!!😇🤗😀

@jurgenabela9600 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Augustin! Thank you so much for these tips! really helpful....especially for kids who look up at you like my son :-)

@fabriciovalvasori1121 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo Augustín!!! Gracias!!!

@amandinedelaurier2483 4 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour ces précieux conseils !

@persistentviolinnoob126 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Augustin!

@jacc88888 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great tips!

@chuckcornelius194 4 жыл бұрын

excellent information, full stop. but, you forgot the number one most important tip - be born with talent. after 45 years of refining and improving my practice techniques, having some great teachers (including a couple of famous ones), i eventually realized that there's a certain point beyond which i will never cross. intelligent, thoughtful, efficient practice will enable you to maximize your potential, but without the inborn natural talent that you and other great players have, there's a hard limit to how good one can be. not that i'm bitter or anything :)

@gcg8187 3 жыл бұрын

i agree! I don't see anything bitter about it either chuck

@pluutoop 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's about connection between you and your instrument. Self awareness and curiosity

@AmericaisTheBabylon 2 жыл бұрын

You are right. I'm 40 and picked up the violin 2 yrs ago. I realize that there are limits to my final product simply because of the level of innate talent I have, biological (my hand and finger build and length) and yes, I am fighting age. Age causes memory to diminish, hand brain coordination to slow. I compare to my daughter who is leaps and bounds more advanced then me and she is only a year and a half ahead. She just absorbed things faster. I have never seen a adult "prodigy". I wish I could go back in time and learned young but I still may have had limits. So I play without expectations except to make sure it is always fun.

@saeidyazdani 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Make some video about practice routines if you can please :)

@adrianfernandez894 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been exposed 😅

@newtonreisviolinista6044 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👏👏👏👏👏

@lucasavilaviolinista 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome content Augustin !❤🎻

@alexandracomus755 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@jaredmaucotel6321 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maestro! Out of curiosity, what is your process when you start learning a new piece? Is the process different when learning a baroque or classical piece verses a new, modern composition?

@bgates1128 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexsiskoss 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you master

@jamesmarshall4752 4 жыл бұрын

Could you please give us some tips on trills? I find that I trill with a vibrato like motion rather than just finger lifting and placing.... Thank you!

@irapuacorreia6203 4 жыл бұрын

Meu amigo, traduza para o Brasil.🤝👏👏

@gesu1742 4 жыл бұрын

Irapuã Correia procure alguém que fale inglês ao invés de pedir mais de alguém que já está sendo generoso demais

@florenciasenna8425 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias!!! sos increible

@enzocypriani5055 4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@road2acoustic99 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Maestro, thanks a lot for these gold videos ! : - ) I have a request for you... Which part or your fingers do you put on the fingerboard ? Is the same part of the fingers when you go to the third position and more ? ( because space between notes reduce so.. ) i struggle with this actually to solve many intonation problems ( i have a excellent ear and i know that my problem is purely mechanical ... ) Thanks again, Sir !

@haydn8583 3 жыл бұрын

How does this only have 16k views??

@tonianzlovar7590 4 жыл бұрын

Augustin, great tips. I find myself repeating passages that sound unclean. Playing on gut strings - everything sounds unclean, but how do I practice the sautile in pieces like Kreisler/corelli variations? They are very specific with cross-string jumping and mid-phase shifts... I have no more ideas on how to “not repeat” myself into oblivion.

@pluutoop 2 жыл бұрын

You can repeat the difficult pieces very slow and cut them into small achievable goals. Repeating over and over and expecting that one day you will just "get it" will most likely get you nowhere.

@CrowIIII 3 жыл бұрын

If I recorded a practice it would be like a master class with no master and no class.

@philnewton4844 Жыл бұрын

Very good point . recording you practice. A surrogate teacher sort of.?

@CortVermin 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing :)

@SarumChoirmaster 3 жыл бұрын

Slow motion with extreme carefulness in small units and working backwards help me. I always warm up with simple scale double stops and simple octaves and record myself. I do not trust my ears!