After applying various expressive techniques, I find that the melody line becomes more communicative and effectively conveys emotion.

I brighten the tone to enhance expressiveness and clarity, allowing the notes to be more easily inflected and understood.

As I move from the first string to the second and third strings, I subtly brighten the tone to maintain a cohesive color throughout the melody.

Emphasizing different parts of a melody with varying techniques can enhance the power and clarity of the musical line you want to convey.

Phrasing is essential when playing a passage, and I personally enjoy incorporating phrasing into my performance. When playing fast scalar passages, focus on the overall crescendo rather than each individual note, as the first note should not be accented but rather serve as the beginning of a crescendo leading to the theme.

Using a darker sound can make the pitch of the melody unclear, which obscures the melodic content of the line.

Diminished chords, like the one in bar 78, often carry more tension, so I emphasize them to add strength and presence to the melody.

In step four, analyze the piece by looking at its form and shape, identifying where the high and low points are, and how they affect the melody.

To isolate the melody, look at the beams on the notes; they usually go in different directions and can help you identify the melody line clearly.