Thumb Songs 3 & 4 | from Sketches I by Frank Wallace

Here’s this week’s tutorial video on Thumb Songs 3 & 4 from Sketches I. As you contemplate rest stroke with thumb or finger, be sure to note how deeply the rest string is depressed. If you missed
Thumb Songs 1 & 2 | from Sketches I

I will let this tutorial video on thumb technique speak for itself. Here’s a quick overview of the principles involved: The thumb has three joints and is closely tied to the position and movements of the wrist
Legato in Single String Etude #5 by Frank A. Wallace

Legato melodies sing Single String Etude #5 provides more opportunity to improve your melodic skills. What are melodic skills? This series of videos and articles offers a simple oversight of various techniques to enhance your playing:
Single String Etude #4 | thumb rest or free stroke?

Rest or free stroke? The thumb is a remarkable digit that can easily move between rest or free stroke with striking musical results. A precise angle of approach to the string combined with a small tempo change
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