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Strengthening Exercises for First Position

Improve Intonation Accuracy, Note Reading and Speed

The One & Only GoTo Course Dedicated to First Position

This course was created to help violinists study first position via six of the most common finger patterns found within the violin literature. This course is for beginners to even advanced violinists who want a systematic approach to improve playing accuracy within first position on the violin.

Your left hand deserves...


in-depth training on how to actually play well. Only playing pieces isn't going to get you anywhere and traditional first position training jumps into pieces only.


Why not implement a daily practice which helps develop reading confidence, muscle memory, left hand stability and improved intonation with every finger and finger combination possible in the first position on the violin?


"Strengthening Exercises for First Position" is perfect for first position newbies and seasoned first position players wanting to improve intonation.


The exercises mindfully practiced at a faster tempo can even help more advanced players discover and fix their first position intonation inconsistencies. With this course, you will leave no first position inconsistency unturned.


After finishing this course, you will have a very confident and well-developed left hand, developed finger strength, and improved note reading skills.



This course is for you if....


  • You are looking for a detailed online course to master first position.
  • You want to improve your note reading skills in first position.
  • You want to improve your intonation (playing in tune) and muscle memory in first position.
  • You are ready to truly master first position.
  • You desire to play with proper technique.
  • You want play along videos for exercises to make sure that you are truly playing correctly.
  • You want to play faster and more relaxed.

Course Curriculum

Meet Your Course Instructor

Hi! I'm Heather, international violinist, pedagogue, composer and your personal violin journey trainer. I coach adult violinists online how to play the violin ergonomically, simplify technique and create gorgeous tone.



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What violinists are saying.....

All of Heather's exercises/books on violin technique are wonderful and extremely helpful. Beginners have a starting point and can learn a lot faster and advanced players also have a starting point for refreshing and upgrading their violin playing.



I highly recommend Heather's books/courses to every violinist!


— Zala Hribernik

As a private violin teacher, I started incorporating “Strengthening Exercises for First Position” in the studio curriculum for my middle school-aged students.

Upon implementation, their left hands became much stronger and more balanced between the index and fourth fingers.

With proper implementation, this book shapes a nice left hand. Not only does this book build the necessary strength for the first position, but it is also developing the strength needed for position work and vibrato. It's a great tool. A little bit goes a very long way as well.

This book is great for all levels of players, from beginners who read in first position through professional.

— Alyssa Kuhn

I'm finally playing pieces

I've been a self taught violinist for 15 years. Most of the time I've spent on scales and some shradieck type exercises. Every time I tried to play a piece, it seemed to highlight a weakness in my technique, and back to exercises I went. I've been doing Heather's Strengthen First Position for several weeks, and today opened my Solos for Beginners book. I enjoy playing for the first time. I just easily sight read through several pieces and having fun playing. I highly recommend Heather's exercises and methods.

— Tate M.

FAQs

  • No, this e-course does not include any private lessons. However, while working through the course you can schedule a lesson with Heather here.

  • NO. This course is not appropriate for violists.

  • Due to the direct downloading of the books and instant access to membership site, all sales are final and non-transferable. The course and E-book is built to a very high standard, you will have everything you need to start your studies.

  • Yes, absolutely. However, you will not have any video tutorials explaining exactly how to execute the exercises.

    You can purchase the ebook only here.

Learn more about the exercises

Take a sneak peek into the "Strengthening Exercises for First Position" ebook which is included in the course.

Yes, it is possible to purchase the ebook only, however, keep in mind you will not be getting the very critical tutorials or play-along videos within the course.

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"Strengthening Exercises for First Position" educates violinists how to excel in first position via six most common first position finger patterns. These exercises are great for the beginner violinist wanting to master first position and the seasoned violinist wanting to discover and heal any intonation inconsistencies.

The book focuses on finger relationships on the same string and across the instrument. This book also focuses on three distinct issues typically neglected in other method books with exercises to implement: importance of holding fingers down, lifting fingers, and the importance of hovering fingers.

"Strengthening Exercises for First Position" is perfect for first position newbies and seasoned first position players wanting to improve intonation. The exercises mindfully practiced at a faster tempo can help more advanced players discover and fix their first position intonation inconsistencies.

There are four exercises for each finger pattern:

Preparatory Exercise - an introduction to the finger pattern on all four strings with half steps marked.
Eliminate Flyaway Fingers - an exercise to encourage hovering fingers allowing for faster more accurate playing.
Marching Fingers - an exercise to be practiced in two ways, holding fingers down and lifting fingers.
Finger Pattern Exercise - an exercise exploring every finger combination possible with the finger patter on one string.

At the beginning of every finger pattern section of Strengthening Exercises for First Position method E-Book is an image of the finger pattern to be studied giving the violinist a visual of the finger pattern for the following exercises.

Each exercise within this book focuses on applying healthy violin playing techniques for that specific finger pattern on that specific string.

You will get a PDF (12MB) file
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