Instrumental Teaching Videos

Queensland Symphony Orchestra musicians share tips and techniques on how they play their instruments.

Violinist Sonia Wilson explains the martelé bowstroke, and how to approach learning it.

Violinist Sonia Wilson demonstrates a few methods of approaching accents on the violin.

Associate Principal Trombone Ashley Carter demonstrates how not to complicate breathing when playing the trombone. 

Associate Principal Trombone Ashley Carter demonstrates to establish and develop a good tone in the low and high ranges. 

Principal Timpani Tim Corkeron demonstrates the technique of dampening on the timpani to create clarity and definition of pitch. 

Principal Timpani Tim Corkeron showcases the rolling technique required to develop the best sound in an ensemble setting.

Associate Principal Double Bass Dušan Walkowicz  takes us through the fundamentals of the German Bow Hold.

Associate Principal Double Bass Dušan Walcowicz demonstrates the various positions required to play the Double Bass.

Associate Principal Percussion Josh DeMarchi demonstrates the components of building a basic rock beat on the drum kit.

Associate Principal Percussion Josh DeMarchi runs us through the ins and outs of mallet percussion and what skills percussionist need to develop.

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