4/10/2015

Precise Left Hand Violin Hold

By Joanna Walsh


In order to create the most accurately beautiful hymns in a violin, the player needs to know how to position the hands especially on the left side where the instrument is held. This is one of the fundamental skills that a learner should start with. In addition, it is also important to look at the form of the body and the posture while playing it.

The first thing a beginner must learn is the position of the left hand. This is necessary so that you will know the precise left hand violin hold. This is the part where the sound is produced. Some are standing upright straight and some use body arching while playing as part of the performance. Some are even dancing while playing. Lindsey Stirling is an example of a modern day violinist who incorporates dance into violin playing.

This instrument is one of the most sought after for musicians yet it could be one of the most difficult stringed instruments to learn. The guitar is also hard to learn but the positioning can be easier to learn. With regards to violin, starting positions can be difficult to retain as the shoulders and arm could feel strained and tired in carrying its weight.

In order for you you to learn quicker, you can put tapes to the fingerboard as indication of the keys. This way, you can locate the note more easily. This is a helpful stepping stone until you have familiarized all the chords. But since you still are not that knowledgeable about the keys, frets, and chords, it is better that your teacher or instructor will be the one to put those tapes in their accurate place.

It is also important that you know exactly how to stand or sit while playing. In other words, posture is an important consideration. Your music instructor will guide you in making the right posture while positioning the left hand properly.

Position the finger at the back of the fingerboard and its tip must be in appropriate level with the top of the board. Hold still and tight but at the same time, in a relaxed manner. Your wrist must be straight and the arm positioned right under the board. Again, relax and try not to exert too much effort.

It is okay if you still cannot produce the perfect sound. You are still starting anyway. So it is fine if you stop from one chord to another while you play a simple musical piece for beginners. Do not rush and there is no reason to pressure yourself. Learning music is not about pressuring yourself. It is more about having fun.

Your shoulder should also be positioned in a relaxed manner. Do not strain too hard in holding that instrument in place. If your shoulders are not relaxed, it will affect the muscles and will make it difficult to keep up in long duration. Another tip is that you can look at the picture of professionals or better yet, their videos. These will give you more ideas on how to position yourself comfortably.

There is really pain in order to gain the fruits of your labor. In addition, this will teach you values of patience and perseverance. If you get disappointed for not improving just yet, practice, practice, and practice some more.




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