2/06/2015

Basic Tips On How To Hold A Violin Properly

By Beryl Dalton


Passion is something that cannot be bought. But if you work on it well, you can even make money out of it. This does not mean though that it comes automatically. You have to pay effort and time to see your passion come to fruition. If you only keep on thinking about it, then it will never prosper. Acting on it is more important.

Passion is varied. It could be about foods, flowers, painting and everything that you find some kind of special attachment to. Those who cannot stop themselves from asking questions like how to hold a violin properly are most likely lovers of music who want to learn how to play a song using different instruments. Violin is a brilliant instrument and if you are someone who admires its beauty, then you may want to consider looking at the basic things you should know in holding it.

Maintain proper posture. There is no substitute to this procedure. Whether you are sitting down or standing up, proper posture needs to be observed. When sitting down, be sure that your back is straight against the chair and your feet is flat on the ground. When standing, your back should be straight up and your feet slightly apart from one another. Slouching is a very big no no. Aside from this can cause you pain, it will also inhibit you from moving freely once you start playing.

Right positioning of the instrument has to be followed. This is where you place the broader side of the violin on your collarbone and support the other side with your left hand. This is vital in order to strike a balance when holding it.

Third, follow the right angling of head and chin. This is the method by which you secure the position of the instrument. You will observe later on as you start playing that you have the tendency to move the instrument along with your body. To ensure that it remains in place, your head and chin needs to be situated in a position that allows it to remain in place.

Observe proper hand positioning. Now this is one of the most important given that playing this instrument relies mainly on the right position of your fingers. Just like playing the guitar, the right positioning of fingers is necessary to produce sounds. Once you start studying on how to read notes and to actually play it, you will have a better understanding on the importance of the right positioning.

Balance your fingers and wrist. They are connected to each other and must therefore move in synchrony. This is a real challenge given that you need to observe flexibility on your wrist and strength on your finger. The more you practice, the easier this balance becomes. The next thing you know, it comes in naturally.

Sixth, practice constantly. The rule is simple. If you do not practice, you will eventually forget what you have learned. Practice is essential. Even the most seasoned musicians practice ahead of their major recital. There is not shortcut to learning. You will have to invest time and more of it every single day.

It is not easy to learn how to play an instrument. This is especially true if it is your first time holding it. You need to devote time and effort to be able to play it with ease. But as long as you have the passion, you can always find time.




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