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jeudi 14 août 2014

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By Tanisha Berg


Playing a musical instrument takes time. There is no way to instantly play brilliantly. Like a stance in a martial art or choregraphing a dance you have to know the right physical movements. This is especially important when playing the violin. To get the most from your instrument you need to know the correct violin hand posture.

One of the reasons this takes time is that it is not always easy to position your hands properly. Sometimes people can try to develop their skills themselves. This results in them practising the wrong position. Over time this becomes a muscle memory and it can be very hard to correct bad habits.

The reason this can happen is because some people can develop poor habits. This can be as a result of getting the wrong tuition. However sometimes it can be as simple as someone trying to learn an instrument and trying to do it for themselves rather than going to a teacher or getting private tuition.

In the first position the thumb has to be around an inch from the nut. If you have done this in the right way then there has to be some open space between the lower part of your thumb and at the base of your index finger. In theory there ought to be enough space to move a pencil up and down in that area between the thumb and base of index finger.

When playing your wrist must be straight. It is very important that your wrist does not bend inwards when you play. The reason you do this is so that you avoid your thumb or palm touching the neck of your instrument while you are playing. What you may wonder is what your left arm does while this is going on. It should be placed under the back of the instrument. If you have done this properly then you should not be able to see it while you are playing.

While you are playing you also need to be aware of your wrist position. It has to be positioned straight. A lot of people make the mistake of bending their wrists inward while playing. The reason this is important is that it prevents the base of your thumb or your palm touching the neck of the violin.

As you practise it is worth checking a mirror on a regular basis as you practise how to position your hands. This will make it easier to position your hands and develop your playing style. You also need to relax as you do it and this will become easier the more you do it. Aside from making it easier for you tension in your body physically affects how you play. As you might expect tension affects your body in a negative way and is best avoided!

There are various ways you can improve how you play. One of the simplest ways is to find a private tutor or teacher in your local area. The best ones will ensure that you improve your posture and give you exercises to improve it between teaching sessions. With the right approach you will be able to get the most from your instrument.




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