The appearance of violinists on photos or during life performances could be deceiving. They are likely to be captured holding violins from an angle that gives the wrong impression of how to hold it. This makes it necessary for fresh learners to know how to hold a violin correctly from professionals. It will transform your artistry when playing and make you a more successful violinist.
The distance between the thumb and the nut should be an inch. It should touch the neck at the middle joint and be bent slightly. Leave a space between the index and the base of the thumb. The space should fit a pencil and allow it to freely move. Clenching the thumb will cause tension which hinders free movement between different positions while playing.
It is necessary to align the first and thumb finger to enable you play the full length of the nut. Keep short nails and ensure that they are curved as you play. Long nails prevent your fingers from striking the board properly. This will affect how you play.
The wrist should remain straight at all times. This ensures that the neck is not contracted. Some violinists play with their wrists bent. This contraction is mainly attributed to wrong positioning of the left palm or base of your thumb. This is one of the positions that hinders excellent performance at professional level.
A violinist should keep the left arm behind the bowing bar. It means that the arm will be invisible as you bow. It will be concealed by the bar. While playing, both feet should be a shoulder length apart. Ensure that you are standing straight with the finger board and your neck aligned to the left foot and leg.
It is difficult to draw a straight bow if you place the violin further to the left. This position also makes it difficult to bow to the tip. This is a common mistake with students and will make it difficult to read music scores. With such a position, the instrument has to be moved left if you are to see the entire page.
When facing the stand, keep the body straight and about eight inches to your left. The upper torso must not be twisted under any circumstances. The position of the scroll should be about the nose level. There are shoulder pads to help you achieve the right position. This will relax the shoulders and take the burden of lifting your instrument from the left hand. It is distasteful when the instrument appears low.
The position will determine tone projection and smooth movement when bowing. It also makes it easier to move the left hand when playing. Holding at the nose level will not obscure your view when playing. You will still see the music score clearly and thus play smoothly. Your eyes should look down straight to the strings.
Bending the left side of your face or having it lie on the chin-rest affects the ease with which you play. It is sometimes taken as appearing like a virtuoso, but it affects your professional prowess. Remain relaxed during practice and performance. A mirror can be very helpful in achieving the right position.
The distance between the thumb and the nut should be an inch. It should touch the neck at the middle joint and be bent slightly. Leave a space between the index and the base of the thumb. The space should fit a pencil and allow it to freely move. Clenching the thumb will cause tension which hinders free movement between different positions while playing.
It is necessary to align the first and thumb finger to enable you play the full length of the nut. Keep short nails and ensure that they are curved as you play. Long nails prevent your fingers from striking the board properly. This will affect how you play.
The wrist should remain straight at all times. This ensures that the neck is not contracted. Some violinists play with their wrists bent. This contraction is mainly attributed to wrong positioning of the left palm or base of your thumb. This is one of the positions that hinders excellent performance at professional level.
A violinist should keep the left arm behind the bowing bar. It means that the arm will be invisible as you bow. It will be concealed by the bar. While playing, both feet should be a shoulder length apart. Ensure that you are standing straight with the finger board and your neck aligned to the left foot and leg.
It is difficult to draw a straight bow if you place the violin further to the left. This position also makes it difficult to bow to the tip. This is a common mistake with students and will make it difficult to read music scores. With such a position, the instrument has to be moved left if you are to see the entire page.
When facing the stand, keep the body straight and about eight inches to your left. The upper torso must not be twisted under any circumstances. The position of the scroll should be about the nose level. There are shoulder pads to help you achieve the right position. This will relax the shoulders and take the burden of lifting your instrument from the left hand. It is distasteful when the instrument appears low.
The position will determine tone projection and smooth movement when bowing. It also makes it easier to move the left hand when playing. Holding at the nose level will not obscure your view when playing. You will still see the music score clearly and thus play smoothly. Your eyes should look down straight to the strings.
Bending the left side of your face or having it lie on the chin-rest affects the ease with which you play. It is sometimes taken as appearing like a virtuoso, but it affects your professional prowess. Remain relaxed during practice and performance. A mirror can be very helpful in achieving the right position.
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