Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 29Ghastly Ghostly Position ChangesHalloween is here, and so are the ghosts - very useful companions for achieving good position changes on the violin. Here a mini...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 267/8 accompaniment on the violinI love accompanying on the violin, either myself when singing or other musicians. It's very satisfying, and also gives you better...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 19Balkan Turns without Finger TwistsHere a Mini Tutorial to practice another ornament frequently used in Balkan and Eastern European Music - Turns :-) Soft ones, accented...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 16Do your String Changes RIGHT with the LEFTToday's Monday Magic Violin video gives a few tips to improve string changes - left hand tips, as most of us are so focussed on getting...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 11Magic Balkan Ornament 2Another small ornament this time with a groovy effect. It does need coordination and elastic fingers :-) Watch - Learn - Practice - Have...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 9Super-bouncy FingersThis newest Monday Magic Violin video introduces a little exercise to free up your left hand and make your fingers stronger at the same...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 9Play with Ridiculously Free ShouldersToday I'm sharing a bowing exercise, or rather a game with you, that, as the name already expresses, is slightly ridiculous, great fun,...
Gundula Stojanova GruenOct 5Magic Balkan Ornament 1The basic melodies of Eastern European and Balkan tunes are mostly simple, they come alive, get their charisma and vibrance, and also...
Gundula Stojanova GruenMar 16Tiny Balkan Tutorial: Balkan Hijaz with 'Busy Bees' ornamentsThis 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...