Ever wondered how to play the first note in Paganini’s Caprice No. 17 — safely? 🎻 It’s the same note in a double stop: 4th finger in 2nd position, 1st finger in 1st position. Yes, it’s a stretch. But here’s the rule: 👉 Never stretch up from 1st position. Always stretch from the top finger down — from 2nd to 1st position. This applies to everything: double stops, intervals, melodic lines. Stretch top → bottom. It’s easier, more stable, and protects your hand. Try it. Feel the difference. And le

A little glimpse into my performance of Paganini’s 17th Caprice! 🎻⠀The haunting opening of Paganini's Caprice No. 17 immediately draws listeners into a world of mystery and tension. The eerie, almost ghostly sound created by the left-hand pizzicatos, coupled with sweeping, fragile melodies, sets a mood of unease and anticipation.⠀I can’t wait to bring these pieces to life for you at the Berlin Philharmonie and Milan Conservatory next year! | Nikolay Madoyan