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Todd Ehle's latest violin videos 
In this video, Todd shows you how to learn and study the ricochet bow stroke through the Study No. 40 for violin solo by Franz Wohlfahrt. Released on September 4, 2013 
How to study the Allegro by Fiocco for violin and piano
Step-by-step instructions to master the well-known piece for violin In this video, Todd gives you an easy way to approach and study Fiocco's Allegro with clear and approachable tips. Examples are displayed on the video to help you even further! Released on July 3, 2013 
How to play the Havanaise by Camille Saint-Saens
How to tackle the most complex passage of this famous violin piece In this video, violin expert, Todd Ehle, gives you step-by-step instructions to approach and study the most difficult passage of the virtuosic Havanaise by Camille Saint-Saens. Released on June 5, 2013 About Todd Ehle
 If you're one of the millions of violinists who have visited Professor V on YouTube, then you already know Todd Ehle and his popular series of educational, entertaining violin videos. He has also created dozens of videos for Virtual Sheet Music, and his specialty is helping advanced violin students refine their technique and raise their playing to an even higher level.Todd is an Associate Professor of Music at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, TX. He earned degrees in violin performance from the University of Northern Colorado, and also studied at the Eastman School of Music. He debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1995, and 2 years later in Europe at the Czech Academy of Music. NPR's "Performance Today," as well as Strad, Strings, and Chamber Music magazines, have all featured interviews with Todd. He is featured as violin soloist with the Czech Radio Symphony in a recording of "Forests of the Night," a work composed by his father, Robert C. Ehle. If you happened to take to the air on Continental Airlines in the mid-90s, you may have even heard Todd's CD with cellist Charles du Chateau as a popular selection on the airlines' In-Flight audio. Do you have a question for Todd? DISCLAIMER: The views and the opinions expressed in this video are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Virtual Sheet Music and its employees.
Questions, Comments, Requests: Mary on November 5, 2025 @11:43 am PST
Any tricks for playing in the nosebleeds in Hall of the Mountain King? I’m a violist stuck playing first violin due to a violinist shortage. It’s killing me.
 Fabrizio Ferrari - moderator, on November 5, 2025 @2:26 pm PST
Hello Mary, and thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, I am not sure Todd can answer your question and help with that. You can either ask Prof. Fitzpatrick about it from the link below:
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/ or I can help you if you like. I am also a professional violinist. Please let me know. Thank you again! Sidney * VSM MEMBER * on July 14, 2023 @2:15 pm PST
I would like to get some help with legato "smooth" bow changes on a long note, mostly how to change the bow at the frog without a distinct sound when the direction of the bow changes. I just can't seem to get the mechanics of it. I have been playing for many years, but this technique seems to evade my comprehension. Thank you for your thoughts, maybe some videos that can explain it so I can get it. - Sidney
Fabrizio Ferrari - moderator, on November 5, 2025 @2:28 pm PST
Hello Sidney, and thank you for your inquiry. I am so sorry I missed your inquiry, which is now pretty old. Unfortunately, Todd could not answer your question, but you are welcome to ask Prof. Fitzpatrick about it from the link below:
https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/experts/william/ Or I can help you if you like. I am also a professional violinist. Please let me know. Thank you again! Julie Hatfield * VSM MEMBER * on August 2, 2020 @10:38 am PST
I have played for many years, but would like to know how to do wrist vibrato. Also how to improve my sound quality in regards to my right arm, as it seems to keep a "heavy" sound. Also I seem to hit 2 strings a lot, and get unwanted sounds.
Fabrizio Ferrari - moderator, on August 3, 2020 @8:41 am PST
Dear Julie, thank you for your inquiry.
In the meantime that Tood can answer your question, I wanted to suggest to look at the other videos we have on vibrato, I am sure you'll find them useful and maybe you'll find your answer there: https://www.virtualsheetmusic.com/expertsearch.php?vkey=vibrato Please, let us know if you have any further questions. All the best, Todd - host, on August 5, 2020 @12:53 pm PST
Hi Julie, thank you for your question. I’ll answer with a couple of links, because I think it’s easier to show you than tell you. A basic rundown of vibrato, and the way I teach it can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/zraCMnfqTso
I’ve found this trick helpful in relaxing the left hand: https://youtu.be/H-_I7ouOnbg If you are still struggling you might try to develop a flexible first knuckle, which will all freedom of movement: https://youtu.be/wtPIsfhBoeA Finally, I have six other videos on vibrato, which you can access here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2266F2353CEA4A34 With your tone production it sounds link you are working harder than you need to. Perhaps your shoulder or bow hold are tense? Here’s a tone production video that might help: https://youtu.be/IPpS9VQt5as Best Wishes! I hope something here helps. Display more comments... (11 more)
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