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Introduction
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Meet your new instructor: Grammy Award-winning violinist and conductor Itzhak Perlman. Mr. Perlman tells you how this class will differ from traditional violin master classes and how through teaching others, you can teach yourself.
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The Bow
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Mr. Perlman starts with discussing the bow and its mechanics, including speed, pressure, and various bow holds.
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Advanced Bowing and Left-Hand Techniques
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Building on bowing fundamentals, Mr. Perlman moves into advanced bow strokes and playing techniques, such as double-stops, harmonics, and higher positions.
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Intonation
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Perfect your intonation by training your ear to recognize sharp or flat notes. Mr. Perlman shares techniques for staying in tune and for tuning with other musicians.
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Vibrato
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Your vibrato is like your fingerprint. Learn how it can add richness, color, and emotion to your playing.
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Comfort and Posture
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Playing the violin is a physical experience. Learn Mr. Perlman’s methods for staying comfortable and avoiding injury.
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Color and Tone
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Mr. Perlman demonstrates how to produce musical “color” through bowing techniques, varying dynamics, and shifting.
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The Color Game
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Mr. Perlman invites his current and former Juilliard students to a game that explores how to change an audience's perception of a phrase or piece by using musical color and other playing techniques.
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Playing Different Styles
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There is a subtle art to playing a piece in various musical styles. Using selections from Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Bach, Mr. Perlman demonstrates romantic, classical, and baroque styles of playing.
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The Performance Mindset
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From overcoming anxiety to achieving total focus, Mr. Perlman shares his tips for performing for a live audience.
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Practice Essentials
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Practice is an essential part of growing as a violinist. Mr. Perlman discusses his methods of practicing that help improve technical ability.
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The Three-Hour Practice Schedule
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Mr. Perlman breaks down his practice schedule hour by hour, exploring scales, exercises, études, and repertoire pieces.
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Memorization and Practice: Student Q&A
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Mr. Perlman and students from Juilliard discuss their personal tips for improving memorization.
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Collaboration
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From communicating with a conductor to finding balance within an orchestra, Mr. Perlman shares how he collaborates with other musicians.
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A Career in Music
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Mr. Perlman discusses the realities of standing out as a professional musician and how you can follow a variety of paths toward building a career in music.
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Overcoming Barriers
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Anyone can become a great violinist with practice, dedication, and talent. Mr. Perlman shares his personal story and reminds you to separate your abilities from any barriers you may face.
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Parting Thoughts
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Mr. Perlman offers his parting words and wishes you luck in pursuing the violin.
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Bonus Chapter: For Parents and Teachers
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Finding the right teacher with the right teaching style can make all the difference. Mr. Perlman gives parents and teachers advice on how to nurture talent in aspiring violinists.
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Bonus Chapter: Acquiring a Fine Instrument
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Mr. Perlman introduces you to his famed violin, the 1714 Soil Stradivarius, and explains how to select the right instrument for yourself.

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