7/22/2014

How To Hold A Violin Correctly And Maximize Comfortability

By Paulette Mason


Violin is absolutely a common instrument nowadays. It can be played in a different position depending on your comfortability. Most violinists, perform while in a standing posture. For a more formal bearing, it can be done while sitting too. The violin before is commonly heard in a romantic music genres, but today it is now being used in most rock bands with an added raggedness in the tone.

Good postures while playing this instrument is very vital to reduce straining injuries. A well established posture is the best foundation for excellent playing. Unfortunately, most violinists are not so sure on how to hold a violin correctly. In this article, you will know more about it.

If you are playing in a standing posture, you have to make sure that you set your feet a shoulder width apart. You should always concentrate your weight uniformly on both of your feet, but this depends on where you are comfortable at. Even though you are standing or sitting, you always have to straighten up your spine and make sure your shoulder is relaxed as much as possible while keeping it leveled.

In holding the fiddle or violin, you must try to elevate it without lifting your left shoulder. It should constantly stay horizontal without aid from your left hand. If you are able to do this, you are holding your instrument correctly. Doing this properly, will ease your shifts later, which is essential for better performance.

Also, the type of chin rests you use should depend on the length of arms that you have. If you have longer arms, a left plated one can perfectly fit you. Otherwise, you can utilize a center plated alternatively.

The main purpose of a chin rest is to provide you a comfortable place for your jaw. It also helps to adjust the distance from your jaw to the collarbone. If a chin rest is fitted perfectly, a fiddle can be held with ease and with a longer amount of time. You might consider, getting a simple, flatted chin rest than those contoured ones.

You need to consider also the size of the violin that you have. If you have those large violins which are not very comfortable for you to hold on, it is preferable to try some small ones. Some fiddle techniques can easily be learned by small instruments too.

Furthermore, always try to maintain the equilibrium of the violin in your shoulder. In this way, you can avoid to grip too hard using your chin. If you are holding it a wrong way it will cause tension and can create a serious complication in the long run. Take your time and find out the most comfortable position for you.

There are many methods you can actually try, but the main thing you should be considering about is where you are most comfortable. If ever you still think that you are not in a comfortable position, even though you tried these tips, you can ask for professional help to guide you through about it. Not all people are comfortable in certain things. If you want to, you can actually modify methods and use it as just a guide for you to be able to create your own that you find comfortable.




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