4/18/2015

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 very first thing a music instructor considers, aside from your interest in learning, is your hand and fingers coordination. This is enhanced through warm up exercises before your session officially begins. Proper left hand violin hold is observed at all times and this is the very first thing that you need to take note of. Posture is another thing. You can either just stand or sit straight and later on learn to dance with the tune you make. For all you know, you can be like Lindsey Sterling or even better.

This instrument is one of the hardest string instruments to play. It has no frets that are the basis for the keys. And it will be difficult to form the chords with the fingers. In addition, it is also hard for a beginner to hit the note while not straining too much from holding those strings.

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 proper to know the ideal posture. It can be beneficial to you not only in terms of producing a more accurate sound but it also benefits your health. You will be guided accordingly by your instructor regarding this.

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.

If you are disappointed because you have all the position mechanics right but still could not create a beautiful melody, remember that you are just a beginner. First things first. The rest will come in your next sessions. It is recommended that you stop and position properly your fingers on the board before proceeding to the next chord. Make that a habit until everything comes easy.

Your shoulder, in addition, should also be relaxed. A good posture will help as well in relaxing all your muscles. When you look at the pros, you will see that they look really relaxed that they make violin playing very easy to look at. There are different postures that you will learn in the course of your learning. The balanced and virtuoso postures are some of the basics. They will make you look graceful and elegant. Some positions are simply evoke from feeling the music.

Becoming one of the most notable musicians of the modern times suggests a great deal of patience. In the middle of the road there could be disappointments and frustrations. But you will see the fruits of your hard work unraveling in front of you once you get the chance to play in front of the crowd finally.




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