I've been playing for about 15 months. I still cannot vibrato, even though I have tried, and I have used the tips in this forum too. Does it just happen, the light comes on? I am in Maia Bang, starting book 2. OK so I am older, but I feel like a dummy. Any help would be appreciated.

This is my favorite link for inquiries such as yours....
http://www.uvm.edu/~mhopkins/string/?Page=lefthand/lhint.html&SM=lefthandmenu.html

Scroll down the page until you reach the 'Vibrato' topic. There are many different exercises to try. This site is an excellent resource for students. Keep trying and don't get discouraged...it will come.

Vibrato usually comes naturally. I didn't learn proper vibrato till about a year ago, and I had been playing for six years since 5th grade (now it's seven). But since you've only been playing for 15 months, don't expect it to come so quickly. Just keep practicing it and you'll get it soon enough.

I learned to do the vibrato well after about 10 months or less of playing [because I advanced very, very quickly.] It all depends on the person. Once you get used to doing it, I would expect it just comes naturally. Just keep on practicing it continually and eventually it should work out.

yeah. i learned after about a year and a half of playing. you just have to ask your teacher for tips, or go to the mentioned site above. or any other site, for that matter.

I usually encourage my students to experiment on vibrato after:
1. They can play in tune in at least two positions.
2. Their finger knuckles and WRIST are strong enough to push down the strings WITHOUT TENSSION and still stay flexible.

Good luck

thanks for the great ideas! the website link was good too. i printed it out and am going to try it as soon as i get home.