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Hand Positions: Squared and Angled

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Two Hand positions. Squared and Angled (Slanted) Positions

0:55 Square position best for 4ths. 2 4 2

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1:15 Example of vibrato in square position.

1:22 Example of vibrato in slanted position.

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 1:57 Slanted position facilitates the pivot.
Example: Major 3d pivot with slanted hand position. Thumb does not move.

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Squared and Angled Hand Positions are Available at all Times,

Exemplifying the Theory of "Coexistence" Found in Integral Technique

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