Professor Sherman Violin Academy

Lesson 3: Song of the Wind
《风之歌》

中文重点：

《风之歌》需要轻巧、活泼的音色。上半弓适合清楚和快速的音；较快小音符用四分之一弓；下半弓练力量；需要宽广歌唱音色时再用全弓。左手手指自然弯曲，指尖有力量地下指，并认真听音准。

English Focus:

Song of the Wind needs a light, lively sound. Use the upper half of the bow for clarity and speed; use quarter bow for faster small notes; practice lower half for strength; use full bow only when the music needs a broader singing tone. Keep the left-hand fingers naturally curved, drop the fingertips with strength, and listen carefully for intonation.

练习步骤 Practice Steps

  1. 先拍手并念节奏。
    Clap and say the rhythm first.
  2. 慢速练习换弦，右手肘保持安静稳定。
    Practice string crossing slowly with a quiet right elbow.
  3. 在上半弓附近使用短弓。
    Use short bow strokes near the upper half.
  4. 左手下指有力，然后放掉多余紧张。
    Place left-hand fingers strongly, then release unnecessary tension.
  5. 演奏时表现出像风一样轻快活泼的感觉。
    Perform with a playful wind-like feeling.

作业 Homework

每天15分钟：拍节奏、换弦、短弓练习，最后有表情地完整演奏。

Daily 15 minutes: rhythm clapping, string crossing, short-bow practice, then expressive performance.

共同技术要求 Core Technique

第1至5课共同技术重点：
- 用弓：短节奏用上半弓；快速小音符用四分之一弓；下半弓练力量与控制；慢速歌唱性乐句用全弓。
- 左手：手指保持自然，不塌指，不硬直。指尖下指要有力量，大拇指放松，认真听音准。
- 情感：不要只拉对音，要像唱歌一样处理乐句，按照视频示范加入音乐表情。

Core technique for Lessons 1–5:
- Bow use: upper half for clean short rhythms; quarter bow for fast small notes; lower half for strength and control; full bow for slow, singing phrases.
- Left hand: natural finger shape, not collapsed and not over-straight. Drop the fingertip with energy, keep the thumb relaxed, and listen for accurate intonation.
- Expression: do not only play correct notes. Sing the phrase, shape the line, and add feeling from the video demonstration.