For a beginner, holding a violin is one of the most crucial things to learn when you are first learning how to play. This is one of the mistakes commonly made by children when they learn to position the instrument with their hand. However, they should be learning how to hold it with their chin only. In order to promote a good understanding how to hold a violin properly, here is a guide on what should be happening when you learn to hold your violin.
The preliminary step is to ensure that the thumb is about an inch from the nut and slightly bent and in contact with the neck at the middle joint. Also, there should be an open space in between the base of the index finger and the lower half of the thumb. The space should be such that it is possible to fit a pencil through it and move it back and forth freely. The space limits the tension that occurs in the left hand that inhibits smooth shifting between positions.
The next step is to take your shoulder of the left side of the equipment with your left hand and put it out in front of your left foot. Ensure to make your arm quite nice and straight. Turn the violin over to make it upside down and fly it into your neck. This is the most challenging part, since you want to ensure that you cannot really see the top of your shoulder. When the instrument is held in this position and the holder is still able to see the top of his/ her shoulder, then a lot of mistakes have been made.
The wrist should not be bent inwards, but rather made straight. You do not want the left portion of the palm- the base of the thumb- contacting the neck. Also, the left arm has to be positioned under the back such that you can barely see it when looking down at the top of the equipment, on the right side.
At this point, you are staring at the D string using about half of your chin and cheek to hold the equipment. Note here that it is just half of the chin, not the whole thing because that is what it would look like. This is the proper way to hold a violin.
Twist your index finger onto the highest point of the neck. The remaining fingers ought not touch the violin. Create a straight line from your left wrist to your lower arm. Don not bend your wrist. This situating will change relying upon the kind of music being played and which strings you are utilizing. This is the fundamental first position.
This is a beautiful position for the violin. With the position, the equipment is nice and flat. It is enjoyable to play and very interesting. You can use a mirror to check everything you are doing and remember to remain relaxed and composed.
Finally, look straight down the violin strings. Do not play with the left side of your face against the chinrest. Sitting in a chair does not really change any of the above suggestions. However, a mirror can be used to check everything. Throughout the session, keep relaxed and free from any tension.
The preliminary step is to ensure that the thumb is about an inch from the nut and slightly bent and in contact with the neck at the middle joint. Also, there should be an open space in between the base of the index finger and the lower half of the thumb. The space should be such that it is possible to fit a pencil through it and move it back and forth freely. The space limits the tension that occurs in the left hand that inhibits smooth shifting between positions.
The next step is to take your shoulder of the left side of the equipment with your left hand and put it out in front of your left foot. Ensure to make your arm quite nice and straight. Turn the violin over to make it upside down and fly it into your neck. This is the most challenging part, since you want to ensure that you cannot really see the top of your shoulder. When the instrument is held in this position and the holder is still able to see the top of his/ her shoulder, then a lot of mistakes have been made.
The wrist should not be bent inwards, but rather made straight. You do not want the left portion of the palm- the base of the thumb- contacting the neck. Also, the left arm has to be positioned under the back such that you can barely see it when looking down at the top of the equipment, on the right side.
At this point, you are staring at the D string using about half of your chin and cheek to hold the equipment. Note here that it is just half of the chin, not the whole thing because that is what it would look like. This is the proper way to hold a violin.
Twist your index finger onto the highest point of the neck. The remaining fingers ought not touch the violin. Create a straight line from your left wrist to your lower arm. Don not bend your wrist. This situating will change relying upon the kind of music being played and which strings you are utilizing. This is the fundamental first position.
This is a beautiful position for the violin. With the position, the equipment is nice and flat. It is enjoyable to play and very interesting. You can use a mirror to check everything you are doing and remember to remain relaxed and composed.
Finally, look straight down the violin strings. Do not play with the left side of your face against the chinrest. Sitting in a chair does not really change any of the above suggestions. However, a mirror can be used to check everything. Throughout the session, keep relaxed and free from any tension.
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