Left Hand
Several left hand techniques demonstrated and explained by concert professionals.
Left Hand
Vibrato, glissando, harmonic glissando and portamento are just some of the valuable left hand techniques discussed and demonstrated in this film.
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Left Hand
In this section read about the violin, the most brilliant-sounding of the string instruments. Read about the instrument's capabilities, listen to extracts by composers including Elgar and de Falla, and watch Philharmonia violinists demonstrating various techniques; from different types of bowing to double and triple stops.
On this page find out about the ways violinists use their left hand to affect the sound and pitch being produced
