Reaching the fourth finger on E to hit the B is difficult for me. So, Samantha suggested that I do interval exercises with B, A, B, G, B, F from half notes to almost a trill to strengthen my pinky and get it working.
Weight distribution of the bow can be difficult nearer to the frog. Practice getting to getting my wrist to drop out to carry weight evenly. Practice on the open A.
On Cupid’s waltz work on getting a full sound out of the notes, particularly the slurred staccato/hooked bowing. Use more bow! :)
Working on
Practice this week
- Greenwood waltz (faster bowing is good but need to pace usage to not run out)
- Cupid’s waltz (Section 3, al fine!