Are you holding your music device the proper way? It is important to learn how to hold a violin properly in order to avoid pressure or tension and have a natural and comfortable feel when playing it. There are three main areas on the body that come into play when holding a musical device. These are the shoulder and collarbone, the chin and jaw and the hand.
To start you off, place the gadget with the back partly over your left shoulder and partly on the collarbone. Hold the instrument horizontally and angle it to left or straight forward. Support the violin gently by the collarbone and the left hand and have the strings almost parallel to the ground. Depending on what you prefer, you may use a shoulder pad to fill the small space between the back of the equipment and your shoulder. It also provides friction so that it does not slip off or pivot easily.
When the gadget is safely on your shoulder bone, the head is lowered gently and left part of the jaw allowed to rest atop the chin rest of this equipment. The chin rest should support your jaw; the most part of it. The instrument is then slightly towards the center turned. The musical equipment is then just in your front and on same line with the nose. This however can deviate especially when playing the lower strings which bring the violin to your left. Playing higher strings turns the instrument to left. These changes should not however be extreme.
Place it on inside part of your thumb and allow the lower part on first finger to support the gadget on the other side. The thumb should point towards the back and the hand in addition to the fingers well placed over the instruments strings. The thumb is to be opposite your first or second finger. You may have to change the position of thumb but ensure it maintains flexibility and relaxation. In addition, position your thumb well so that is neither too straight nor slightly bent. There should be a space in between the thumb and the first finger.
Your elbow should be under the violin at the same time pointing slightly towards the right. The wrist is to get straight in a position that is comfortable and well aligned to your forearm. The elbow should not bend towards your neck or the scroll. The neck of the device is to rest on your left hand first finger base knuckle. Your left arm ought be under the back such that it is not visible from the right side if you look down the top of it.
To hold a bow of your instrument, tilt the wood slightly to the fingerboard. Then place the bow on string at roughly the center of the bridge and fingerboard. Finally draw the bow in a straight line while maintaining the bow parallel to bridge.
When standing, the feet should be apart completely with your left foot aligned with the instrument. The right foot is slightly behind your left and slightly turned out. When seated the feet should be flat and in front. Again, the right foot should be a little bit back than the left. Also ensure your seat has a firm base and sit up straight.
In conclusion, learn how to hold the violin properly. This will ensure that you can place it for long a period of time with ease.
To start you off, place the gadget with the back partly over your left shoulder and partly on the collarbone. Hold the instrument horizontally and angle it to left or straight forward. Support the violin gently by the collarbone and the left hand and have the strings almost parallel to the ground. Depending on what you prefer, you may use a shoulder pad to fill the small space between the back of the equipment and your shoulder. It also provides friction so that it does not slip off or pivot easily.
When the gadget is safely on your shoulder bone, the head is lowered gently and left part of the jaw allowed to rest atop the chin rest of this equipment. The chin rest should support your jaw; the most part of it. The instrument is then slightly towards the center turned. The musical equipment is then just in your front and on same line with the nose. This however can deviate especially when playing the lower strings which bring the violin to your left. Playing higher strings turns the instrument to left. These changes should not however be extreme.
Place it on inside part of your thumb and allow the lower part on first finger to support the gadget on the other side. The thumb should point towards the back and the hand in addition to the fingers well placed over the instruments strings. The thumb is to be opposite your first or second finger. You may have to change the position of thumb but ensure it maintains flexibility and relaxation. In addition, position your thumb well so that is neither too straight nor slightly bent. There should be a space in between the thumb and the first finger.
Your elbow should be under the violin at the same time pointing slightly towards the right. The wrist is to get straight in a position that is comfortable and well aligned to your forearm. The elbow should not bend towards your neck or the scroll. The neck of the device is to rest on your left hand first finger base knuckle. Your left arm ought be under the back such that it is not visible from the right side if you look down the top of it.
To hold a bow of your instrument, tilt the wood slightly to the fingerboard. Then place the bow on string at roughly the center of the bridge and fingerboard. Finally draw the bow in a straight line while maintaining the bow parallel to bridge.
When standing, the feet should be apart completely with your left foot aligned with the instrument. The right foot is slightly behind your left and slightly turned out. When seated the feet should be flat and in front. Again, the right foot should be a little bit back than the left. Also ensure your seat has a firm base and sit up straight.
In conclusion, learn how to hold the violin properly. This will ensure that you can place it for long a period of time with ease.
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