11/16/2014

Achieving Perfect Violin Hand Posture

By Ora Dickson


Mastering instrumentation relies heavily on whether you will master the correct posture. This leads to better balance which is crucial when playing any instrument. It allows even distribution of weight when you stand. Shifting, bow stroke, intonation, tone and tone, among other aspects, are affected by your violin hand posture.

It is crucial to achieve balance in order to lengthen the time you perform or practice. The distance between your right and left foot should be shoulder-width when standing. This is the right pose to lengthen your spine and ensure that you stand tall. A professional pose keeps you off fatigue and allows you to play longer.

The problems associated with slouching are numerous and will affect your bowing as well as how the instrument is held. The best way to achieve the desired position is to be guided by a professional when training. Practice sessions should be held in front of the mirror where a trainer is absent. The mirror only helps you achieve the desired position. There are graphical demonstrations that will simplify these positions.

The right position is more important than playing your first song on any instrument. The idea is to learn the basic skills because they will move you closer to becoming a professional artist. Those who are interested in playing violins at professional level should learn the standing position before moving to the sitting position. With proper positioning, other professional skills are easier to master.

With the standing position, you have a lengthened feeling. It assists you to attain balance when playing any instrument. Many students have a challenge with achieving balance during instrumentation. It is rewarding when this is achieved as a priority.

The common problems when learning violins, violas and basses include playing with your legs crossed. In the standing position, some learners will be caught placing most of their weight on one foot. This reduces your ability to bow the entire length, affects the movement of fingers and reduces the hours you can practice. The learner should avoid slouching which affects the upper body. You should ensure that you practice the right thing.

The best approach when learning is to view instrumentation as a physical skill above the musical skill you seek to acquire. This is followed by emphasis on the right position over the first month of practice or initial sessions. Students should be made aware of the role played by sound in an instrumental setting. The rush to play the first song should not obscure achieving the correct pose.

Some experts insist that the right leg can carry slightly more weight than the left instead of even distribution. The way to achieve this is to place it slightly in front. For longer sessions, weight can be shifted by alternating the legs during breaks. The muscles will relax and allow better performance.

Proper positioning makes it easy to advance your instrumentation skills. It makes learning of the first song as well as advancing the skills easier. It is the best shortcut to becoming a professional. All other aspects will be light work when the basics are mastered.




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