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Not all shifts are created equal. And no, we’re not talking nightgowns!
Learn how to refine your violin or string family shifting technique for optimal expression! Did you know that the finger you “travel” on during a shift makes a subtle but significant impact on your sound? In this podcast episode, Laurel Thomsen explains and demonstrates the difference between a classical and a romantic shift, why you should be able to do both, and when you might choose one type of shift over the other.
