Learn How To Hold A Violin Correctly

By Christa Jarvis


Watching violists play or using their image to practice the right position is deceitful. This is mainly because you or the camera may be positioned at an angle that does not provide vital details. Fresh learners are encouraged to learn how to hold a violin correctly through private tuition. This makes it easier to achieve professional standards as a violinist.

The distance between the nut and your thumb should be approximately an inch. It should touch the neck at the middle joint and bend slightly. A space enough to move a pencil freely should be left between the index and the bottom of your thumb. A clenched thumb prevents free movement of the hand that is bowing. This is mainly caused by tension.

It is necessary to align the first and thumb finger to enable you play the full length of the nut. Keep short nails and ensure that they are curved as you play. Long nails prevent your fingers from striking the board properly. This will affect how you play.

To avoid contracting the neck, keep the wrist straight. It is common to find violinists playing with a bent wrist. The left portion of the palm or base of the thumb is the part that causes contraction of the neck. This position is wrong and will hinder professional advancement.

A violinist should keep the left arm behind the bowing bar. It means that the arm will be invisible as you bow. It will be concealed by the bar. While playing, both feet should be a shoulder length apart. Ensure that you are standing straight with the finger board and your neck aligned to the left foot and leg.

A violin that is placed further to the left is difficult to draw a straight bow. You also can not bow to the tip. Learners make this mistake often which obscures the score when reading. The only way to see the entire score at this position is to move further left. This will complicate your ability to play.

The body should remain straight when performing with a stand. The stand should be eight inches to the right and ensure that you do not twist the upper torso. The scroll remains at the level of the nose. The use of shoulder pads makes it easier to achieve this position. Your left hand will not be overburdened when holding the violin while your shoulders will feel relaxed. A low position appears very distasteful.

The right positioning is necessary for smooth movement during performance and tone projection. It means that the fingers and hands can freely move over the board. The music score will not be obstructed. A straight angle should be achieved when looking at the strings.

Bending the left side of your face or having it lie on the chin-rest affects the ease with which you play. It is sometimes taken as appearing like a virtuoso, but it affects your professional prowess. Remain relaxed during practice and performance. A mirror can be very helpful in achieving the right position.




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