3 Rules of Violin Vibrato Practice

If you’re considering teaching yourself vibrato or if your violin teacher has finally deemed you ready, you may be wondering, “is there a wrong way to learn vibrato?” The answer to that question is a resounding yes. While there are lots of ways to get an oscillation in pitch (which is essentially what vibrato is) there are only a couple of movements that will result in that beautiful, natural, consistent vibrato.

So while there is definitely wrong ways to learn vibrato, I think the main reason people have trouble learning violin vibrato lies in how they practice it.

Practicing vibrato the wrong way can lead to frustration and creating bad habits. Learning violin vibrato takes time. It won’t happen overnight. It might take months or years, and that’s totally normal. So if you’re going to learn vibrato, you’re in this for the long haul, so make sure you are practicing for longevity!

Here are my 3 Rules for Effective Vibrato Practice!