Saturday, April 11, 2015

Exact Left Hand Violin Hold

By Joanna Walsh


Creating music with a stringed instrument is quite hard especially if you are still beginning to learn the basics. Without the proper mechanics, you will not be able to practice and master it the right way. When it comes to violin playing, it is critical to know the right positioning of the hands, fingers, wrist, shoulder, and arm as well as the ideal posture in sitting or standing while playing. All of these can be learned through an expert music teacher.

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 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 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.

The thumb must be positioned at the upper back part of the fingerboard. This will support the instrument. The wrists are straight and not pointing downwards or sideways. While the arm is underneath the board. You need to relax and keep that position.

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.

And your shoulder has to be relaxed but at the same time, can support the weight of the violin while holding that posture and the hand, arm, and fingers positions. A nice tip is watching video clips of violinists playing it the right way. Observe carefully the movements of your favorite musician.

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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