-
Step 1
Place 1 finger on a string and draw the bow to play the note.
-
Step 2
Use your whole arm to slightly move you finger and pull your finger slightly toward the scroll. The note you are playing will go slightly sharp.
-
Step 3
Push your finger, with you whole arm, toward the bridge. The tip of your finger should roll slightly on the string. It shouldn't slide on the string. The note you are playing will go slightly flat. This is the basic of vibrato.
-
Step 4
Keep moving your arm back and forth to slowly roll your finger back and forth to move the note slightly sharp, on pitch and slightly flat. This is arm vibrato and the easiest technique for beginners.
-
Step 5
Practice arm vibrato slowly and build up speed. Arm vibrato allows for the largest amount of movement in vibrato and is best used for the dramatic effect.
-
Step 6
Place you finger on the string again and draw the bow.
-
Step 7
Using only your wrist, roll your finger back and forth exactly the same way you did with the arm vibrato. Use your wrist to push your thumb toward the scroll then toward the bridge. Your hand should rock back and forth. Wrist vibrato is a more delicate vibrato. It is easier to use on shorter notes than the arm vibrato since it doesn't require as much movement.
-
Step 8
Place a finger on a note and draw the bow. Don't move your arm or wrist for this type of vibrato.
-
Step 9
Move only your finger shifting it slightly from right to left. Only the 1 finger on the note should move. This is the most difficult kind of vibrato. It is great for really short bursts of vibrato on quicker notes. It is also the most delicate vibrato since you are only able to move your finger a small amount back and forth.
