Hans Engelmann (1872-1914) – Melody of Love for violin and piano
Now available as a slow practice video on YouTubethis intermediate piece for violin is great for learning to change positions in a romantic, expressive style and for developing vibrato techniques on the violin. This is also a great piece for exploring methods of changing dynamics.
Practice tips:
- Try experimenting with different bow speeds – how does this affect the volume and quality of sound?
- Expriment with different “sound points” – playing with the bow nearer to the bridge or more towards the fingerboard. How does playing with the bow closer to the fingerboard affect the sound? How do you need to change the weight and speed of the bow when a) playing towards the bridge and b) playing towards the fingerboard?
Play along with the video and repeat as required! Remember – the video can be slowed down or sped up using YouTube’s video settings!
Happy Practising!
The violin sheet music can be downloaded HERE
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