Balkan Technique Tips

7/8 accompaniment on the violin

I love accompanying on the violin, either myself when singing or other musicians. It's very satisfying, and also gives you better...

Balkan Turns without Finger Twists

Here a Mini Tutorial to practice another ornament frequently used in Balkan and Eastern European Music - Turns :-) Soft ones, accented...

Magic Balkan Ornament 2

Another small ornament this time with a groovy effect. It does need coordination and elastic fingers :-) Watch - Learn - Practice - Have...

Magic Balkan Ornament 1

The basic melodies of Eastern European and Balkan tunes are mostly simple, they come alive, get their charisma and vibrance, and also...

Tiny Balkan Tutorial: Balkan Hijaz with 'Busy Bees' ornaments

This is probably my all-time-favourite ornament. I only can do it when I'm in a regular practicing mode, and my fingers are 'tuned'. And...

Scale+Ornament Practice: Balkan Hijaz on A

Lets start the new year on a new mission: achieve wild fingers ! Today there is no tune, but some technical exercises. Over the next few...

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