February 10, 2015

Practicing That Left Hand Violin Hold For Beginners

By Beryl Dalton


No one is born an expert. All those great musicians we see on television and hear perform in theater all started as beginners. They learned about what they wanted, found ways on how to learn the craft and spent a lot of time and effort learning it. More importantly, they did not give up. Not all of them experienced a perfect streak of ease during their formative years. In fact not everyone has the gift in the first place. Their perseverance was the major driving force that led them to who they are right now.

Without practice, a newbie will not improve and a veteran may risk forgetting what he learned. It is a necessity. There are a lot of things that one needs to familiarize before he can play the instrument. From the reading of notes to the right placement of fingers, these all takes time. Left hand violin hold is among the most challenging things that aspiring violinists need to learn.

Perfecting this is not easy. This is why those who do not have passion ended up giving up in the long run. It takes more than effort and time to master the instrument. Passion is necessary, something which is not present to everyone. When studying it, here are the things that you need to remember at all times.

Posture. If you enroll in a formal institution, one of the primary things that the mentor will hammer into your head is the importance of proper posture. If you do not have this to begin with, you will have a difficult time performing the others. This is also the one that encourages proper breathing so that you remain comfortable while playing.

Ensure that your hand is loose. This encourages flexibility in playing and will allow you to adjust the placement of your fingers better. It has been observed that beginners tend to have their shoulders, arms, elbows and hands too stiff, making it difficult for them to move.

Fingers and wrist movement. When playing the instrument, these parts are used most. They need to be well coordinated and should not be too loose or stiff for easier movement. While flexibility needs to be exercised on your wrist, you have to be mindful of the strength that you apply when you grip the strings with your fingers.

Right placement. Of course, you will need to learn about the accurate finger placement. This is the only means by which you can produce a good sound. For some this is easier as long as you have mastered the things above.

As you go on with your lesson, you will learn more about the different keys and how to shift from on position to another. As long as you practice the basics well, the variety of movements will come in easier. Just keep in mind that learning all of these may not be easy. There are some who learn faster than the others. There are even those people who attribute it to the length of your fingers. Regardless of the size of your hand or fingers, what matters most in the end is your desire to learn and the amount of time you place in actualizing it.

Passion cannot be taught. It is contagious but inherent to a person. Once you discover your passion for music, work on it. You can never achieve your full potential unless you try doing it for real. Act on your passion.




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