The vibrato motion starts in the fingertip and its important to feel it moving evenly as you vibrate, This rotation motion done with the finger is what moves the note from below the pitch up to the Master Vibrato on Violin Essential Exercises for Every Skill Level How to Do Vibrato on a Violin: Beginner Techniques & Exercises Violin Pieces for Beginners: Essential Repertoire and Learning Methods Why Do Violinists Shake Their Hands? Basic Vibrato Andrew Filmer