12/16/2014

The Proper Violin Hand Posture

By Lucia Weeks


A lot of people know how to play string instruments. They may have started these as hobbies and play the instruments during their free periods. They usually practice a lot of times so that they can perfect these talents.

Most people who are beginners to this undertaking will have to practice a lot of times, as well. However, before they do so, they have to make sure that they know the basics first, especially with the correct violin hand posture, if they want to become violin players. There are steps on how they can place their left hands properly on these things.

If proper postures are observed by them in this endeavor, disorders such as wrist pains, carpal tunnel syndrome, and others, can be avoided by the beginners. The disorders might worsen if their practices are continued with the incorrect hand placements. For this matter, these items might never be played again, at all.

As a start, the enthusiasts should hold these things in their left hands. Most string instruments typically use the left hand. Their thumbs should be about one inch from the nuts and they should slightly bend them. There should be open spaces between the tips of their thumbs and tips of their index fingers. This way, they will be able to shift through positions smoothly. If they clench their thumbs to their indexes, they will feel tensions on their wrists.

It is advisable for these musicians to cut their fingernails short. This way, they can strike the strings with the tips of their fingers. While they perform, they should curve all their fingers. They should also align their thumbs with their first fingers when they play chords above the nuts. Most importantly, their wrists should be straight. They should not bend them.

The individuals can make use of shoulder pads. These pads will help ease the burdens that the weight of the violins will bring upon their left shoulders. Aside from that, these pads also help the persons keep their items in the levels of their nose. These positions will allow them to shift through positions smoothly and acquire good tone projections.

When they will perform in standing positions and will read the music sheets on the stands, the students should not twist their bodies to the left. They should keep their bodies straight and face about eight inches to the left. They should only have to move their eyes through the pages.

The students should also look down at the strings. They should place their chins properly on the chin rests. They should not place the entire left side of their faces against the chin rests. Most virtuosos typically do this position. However, most of them will also discourage beginners to follow these positions. The beginners should only utilize the correct postures.

When they have to perform while they sit, the same steps should still be remembered. As further note in the positions, their backs should be kept straight. This way, strains could be avoided on the body parts. During practice sessions, mirrors can be utilized to determine if these steps are followed properly.




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