Violin Techniques - THE PATTERN SCALES

Professor of Violin Julia Bushkova explains the PATTERN SCALES (two-octave scales in one position i.e. no shifting) and how to practice them. 0:43 The first “pattern“ scale starting with the First finger -- A Flat Major 1:25 “Flashing the patterns“ for all four strings 1:51 The next “pattern“ scales - in incremental 1/2 steps up 2:40 The summary of the patterns used 2:55 Be very aware of what key you are in at every moment 3:25 The highest scale (VII position) starts with “G“ 3:56 Help your LH fingers with the elbow! 4:40 The Second “pattern“ - starting with the Second finger