Violin Tone, Technique & Repertoire

This collection of articles explores violin tone, technique, and repertoire from the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry.

Here you will find studies on tone production, intonation, bow coordination, shifting, and musical interpretation drawn directly from violin repertoire.

Many of these articles accompany demonstration videos and offer practical ideas that can be explored thoughtfully in your practice.

Rather than quick fixes, the goal is to develop a deeper understanding of how violin technique supports tone, expression, and musical freedom.

Explore the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry

Bow Hold Exercises
Stretches for Violinists
3 Steps to a Healthier Fourth Finger on the Violin
how to play a two octave A major scale on the violin
preparatory shifting exercises
how to play eighth notes on the violin
How to Retake the Violin Bow with Good Tone
How to Play a Two Octave G Major Scale on the Violin
three beginner violin scales
How to Hold a Violin Bow Step by Step for Best Results
how to play with straight violin bows