Antonio Vivaldi · Intermediate · violin
How to play Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Suzuki Book 4)
Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Suzuki Book 4) is in A minor and sits at the intermediate level. A Suzuki Book 4 teaching piece and a student's typical first concerto for youth-orchestra and early auditions. The fastest way to find out if you are ready is to record a take and score it on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, so you know which passage to fix next.
The hard passages
- Second and fourth position
- Harmonics
- Detache passagework
- String crossings
What panels listen for
Clean position work and even detache at a steady Allegro.
Frequently asked
How hard is Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Suzuki Book 4)?
Intermediate level. Suzuki Book 4 (the method's first concerto); ranked #3 of 31 by Violin Lounge, one of the easiest concertos.
What tempo is Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Suzuki Book 4)?
Mvt I: Allegro; Mvt II: Largo; Mvt III: Presto
What are the hardest parts of Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Suzuki Book 4)?
The passages that trip players up: second and fourth position, harmonics, detache passagework, string crossings.
How can I tell if I am ready to perform Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, RV 356 (Suzuki Book 4)?
Record a take and score it on tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality, the same dimensions a panel weighs. Orchestra Kingdom returns an Advance, Callback, or Not Yet verdict in about a minute, so you know exactly what to fix. Your first take is free, no signup.
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