There are 3 types of vibrato, for violin or viola. They are arm, wrist, and finger vibrato. I was wonder what people's opinions were on which type of vibrato is better? I currently use arm vibrato, but I've recently been trying wrist vibrato. I think wrist vibrato sounds really pretty, since several people in my orchestra use it. (They are the more advanced players I guess you could say...) So I asked my assistant teacher if he could help me with wrist vibrato..... but he said why don't I just use arm? I thought he would like me using wrist vibrato o.o, but I'm not so sure. My teacher did also tell me that I need to relax and try not to tense up... Maybe that's why I don't quite think my arm vibrato sounds pretty? So what do you guys think? Is there a type that you think is better, or you would prefer? Or maybe whatever vibrato is easiest and comfortable for the musician would be the best choice? Thanks! Btw, I'm a freshman in high school, if that helps anything xD)
Vegalicious21 answered Sunday January 31 2010, 2:43 am: ive been playing violin for 4 years and viola for 1. i didnt know there were more than one type of vibrato... ahhaha. i think we use finger vibrato... it sounds pretty.. haha. hope i helped! good luck! and keep on playing! [ Vegalicious21's advice column | Ask Vegalicious21 A Question ]
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