Vibrato
I cannot start vibrato
The first goal is a repeatable loose oscillation, not a polished sound.
This governed route starts from what you can observe. It is source material and routing help, not a replacement for the current teacher seeing the player.
What you can observe
- starting vibrato
- vibrato motion
- relaxed vibrato
First bounded action
Without the bow, place one finger lightly and rock the hand slowly through a small, even backward-and-return motion.
How to check it
The finger joint and hand move repeatedly without squeezing or stopping.
Stop condition
Stop after ten loose cycles; do not accelerate a tense motion.
What this route cannot tell you
This route can help name an observable violin problem and choose a bounded test. It does not override the learner's current teacher or diagnose an individual player from a webpage.
What Ben's clips show
Vibrato: Starting the Motion0:51-1:30 · Ben Chan- Avoid Sickening SwellsSourceVibrato: Starting the Motion1:15-1:50 · Ben Chan- Avoid Sickening SwellsSourceI cannot start vibrato: Transcript Evidence3:46-4:25 · Ben Chan- Nearer My God, to TheeSourceI cannot start vibrato: Transcript Evidence4:09-4:41 · Ben Chan- Nearer My God, to TheeSourceI cannot start vibrato: Transcript Evidence6:30-7:15 · Ben Chan- Bruch Concerto in G minor 1st mvmt openingSourceVibrato: Starting the Motion0:00-0:19 · Love Theme from Romeo and JulietSourceI cannot start vibrato: Transcript Evidence3:39-3:58 · Ben Chan- Rounding the Fourth FingerSourceI cannot start vibrato: Transcript Evidence7:03-7:09 · Ben Chan- Intro & Tarantella - Opening (1/3)Source