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How to Perform Vibrato

VIBRATO is the relaxed and controlled fluctuation of pitches.
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Vibrato is performed by employing arc-like motions.
An important fact to know is that the human ear recognizes and identifies pitches by the highest frequency produced.
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Vibrato begins from the exact pitch location at which it is perfectly in tune.ARC VIBRATO Roll
  • Apply the least amount of fingertip pressure to the string needed in order to create the pitch.
  • Then, arc the fingertip’s contact with the string slightly beneath the pitch.
  • Roll the fingertip away from the bridge, slightly under the pitch.
  • In order to complete one vibrato wave, arc the fingertip back to the pitch.
You can think of the fingertip rolling:
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