VIBRATO

“When someone speaks with intense emotion, whether it is inspired by sadness, joy, triumph, etc., that the voice often trembles. For me, the variation in the pitch and intensity of the note that we call vibrato communicates the emotion of the performer in an analogous way. I believe this is why people react emotionally to the sound of vibrato when it is used appropriately. I know that I do. I know that a beautifully executed vibrato on the right note can give me chills, make me feel exuberant, put me in a kind of trance. It happens to me every time I hear what I consider to be really great playing and singing.” - David finckel

BASIC HOW-TO

Vibrato Videos

Developing Vibrato for Cello

Basic tutorial on how to do vibrato and exercises for developing the correct vibrato motion.

Cello Technique - Vibrato

Steven Doane from New York's University of Rochester Eastman School of Music runs through essential Cello Techniques for all players.

Alan Harris Cello Vibrato Tips

Eastman School of Music professor Alan Harris shares tips on producing vibrato.

DEVELOPING SPEED AND WIDTH

Developing Speed and Width

A Vibrato Exercise - Johannes Moser

Johannes Moser shows an exercise to develop vibrato speed.

Vibrato Width

David Finckel shows how different hand positions can affect vibrato width and speed.

Vibrato: Wide or Narrow?

Should you vibrate wide or narrow? Paul Katz shows how to vary width and choose the appropriate vibrato.

Vibrato: Hand Position

ADVANCED VIBRATO TIPS

Advanced Vibrato Tips

Artistic Use of Vibrato

David Finckel explains how to use vibrato in music and gives examples.

Pablo Ferrández - Thoughts on Vibrato

Pablo Ferrández shares his thoughts on continuous vibrato, weight distribution, placement of the finger, amplitude and also a few exercises and examples.

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