About Margaret Jiang Expertise I am a violin player with answers to technique and other playing questions. I also have solutions for problems and difficulties in playing the violin that may come up. I know about caring and maintenance, as well as music theory and music history.
Experience Orchestra, bands, chamber ensembles, solo performances, teaching
Organizations CASTYO (chinese artists' society of toronto youth orchestra).
Education/Credentials 6 years of private study on the violin (and counting), RCM certified level 8 violinist (first-class honours with distinction), currently working towards grade 10. RCM certified Music Theory Harmony 4, RCM certified Music History Level 3
Awards and Honors Silver Medal Award winner (RCM), 2nd place Yip's Music Festival.
Expert: Margaret Jiang Date: 8/19/2007 Subject: Wrist Verbrato
Question Hi, Margaret how would be the best way to teach yourself wrist verbrato, I can do finger, but have been told wrist is better. Thank You in advance for your response.
Answer Use the wrist to move the hand forwards and backwards and to power the first joint of the finger so that it pops up and lies flat on the fingerboard corresponding with the motion of the hand. (forwards, up - backwards, flat) Keep in mind that it's vibrato - meaning it vibrates, so the movement should be small to really small, depending on the speed. Make sure the first joint and finger is as parllel as possible to the strings to make vibrato easier.
