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It is called vibrato, and it causes the note to waver much like when a vocalist sings with tremulo in their voice

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I dont play the violin but I play the cello. And as a musician we use vibrato because its fun to do, and because it makes the music sound better in some way.

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Can you play vibrato and pizzicato at the same time on violin?

Yes, you can. Pizzicato and vibrato do not "disturb" each other. If the tempo of your piece is rather slow than you will probably have to use some vibrato even if you play pizzicato.


Do you need vibrato on level 5 violin solos?

Yes you most likely do...I learned the vibrato around level 2 and the music sounds so much better with it.


How do you learn vibrato easily on the violin?

You should move your wrist back and forth on the finger board as much as possible. You may move your arm and/or your wrist, because there are two types of vibrato: arm vibrato and wrist vibrato. You should test each one to see which one is right for you. I personally think that arm vibrato is easier, and it produces a better vibrato. Also, relax your arm and wrist because if you are gripping the neck of the violin it will make vibrato difficult. A wrist vibrato is the correct way when the arm does not move. To master the real art of vibrato, one must be able to not move the arm but the wrist only to do one unless at high positions.


Can you do vabrato on the clarinet?

If you refer to the word "vibrato" yes you can, but a little bit. Long time ago, specially in the world of jazz it was customary to use a lot of vibrato with the clarinet, but nowadays more modern players use little or no vibrato at all. There are different tastes out there, some people like it some people don't. The main purpose for making music is to create something beautiful, and if you can do that with or without vibrato it really doesn't matter.


What is vibrato?

Vibrato will give the sound more warmth and expressiveness, sting players make liberal use of vibrato. The word litteraly means "vibrating" or "quivering" and it implies performinga note with a slight rapid and regular varations of pitch. In string players it is produced by rocking the finger of the left hand which is stopping the string - thus it cannot be applied to a note produced by an open string, nor to very short notes.

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How do you play the cobblers hornpipe on the violin?

The group that played it over the internet used hand vibrato, and used first, third, and fifth position on the violin. Those are the techniques you must learn.


How do you use a violin?

First, you play a violin, not use, though I am sure you put that there because it wouldn't let you put play since there is already that question. You play a violin by supporting the lower bout of the violin between your shoulder and chin, while holding the neck, using your fingers to change notes. You lightly, or roughly(depending on music) pull the bow across the cords in the middle, or the waist, by the bridge. But not too rough, for you may snap the strings. Note that you tighten the hair on the bow before playing. DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOW ALL THE WAY! It WILL snap. You can tell when your bow is not too tight when it curves a little inward. If it curves outward then it's way too tight and it could eventually snap. Remember too loosen your bow when you are putting your violin in a case otherwise the hairs could stretch out over time. Also if you get too close too the frod the it will squeak. Stay in between. Can someone help me do a vibrato? ^ | Vibrato is a tricky thing. My violin instructor told me, that your teacher can tell you the technique, but you have to perfect it and really teach yourself how to do vibrato. Good luck!


Who uses the violin?

Violinists use the violin. I use the violin.


What is Taylor Swifts violin players name?

caitlyn


How do you arm vibrato?

When you do the vibrato, you must ensure that your wrist and fingers do not move at all. The arm vibrato can be achieved when you move your arm at the elbow. The part of your hand above your elbow must be moving forward and backward together. For violins, the vibrato needs to be at a rapid speed while for the viola, the vibrato can be slower. Make sure that your vibrato can be heard!


Who was the first musician to use vibrato?

Vibrato is a musical technique that has been in documented use for well over a hundred years, and has probably been an element in music going back to the first musical expressions of early humankind. Certainly there is no 'first musician' to use the technique.


How can you get a acdc style vibrato for your sg for not much?

To install a vibrato arm on an SG for cheap isn't gonna be easy if you want to do it well. Your best bet is to try to find a cheap 2nd hand vibrato unit (on eBay or in local guitar stores) and try to install it yourself. However if you're not confident installing it yourself then get quotes from any local guitar luthiers.yes you can put a tremolo arm(or whammy bar as its alo known) on a sg to get vibrato like effects, but as far as i know ac/dc do not use trems on their guitars, to produce a vibrato effect similar to what ac/dc would sound like its best to use the physical technique and move the strings with your fingers. In the long run its better to learn how to do this since you will use it in many other rock songs.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KMrR_LqrOEa small intro on how vibrato affects the notes you play


Why is the clarinet the only musical instrument that is not allowed to use vibrato?

Clarinet is not the only instrument I think but the way the embouchure is and the tongue position make it physically impossible to utalize vibrato. Although it still has a very pretty and resonate sound.


Does owl city use violin?

Hannah Schroeder (cello) Laura Musten (violin) other than that owl city can use Adam's mac and make violin-like sounds


How do you use one of those violin humidifiers that come with American Case Company Violin Cases?

To use it you simply look at it and if the humidity of the air is high, then the violin could be in a wee bit of danger.


What is the term for a voice that vibrates?

Vibrato


How do you use violin in a sentence?

A friend of mine was skilled with the violin; he could play very well.