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The Sassmannshaus Tradition for Violin Playing

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Shifting Definition
Intermediate
Learn all three categories of shifts:
1. Shifts with one finger
2. Shifting up: lower finger to higher finger

Shift on the new finger with end glissando

Shifting down: higher finger to lower finger, always with intermediate note
3. Shifting up: higher finger to lower finger. Exchange fingers during the shift
Shifting down: lower finger to higher finger. Exchange fingers during the shift.
For double stops (Thirds) use category 3

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Shift on the old finger with intermediate note