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samedi 15 novembre 2014

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By Christa Jarvis


The appearance of violinists on photos or during life performances could be deceiving. They are likely to be captured holding violins from an angle that gives the wrong impression of how to hold it. This makes it necessary for fresh learners to know how to hold a violin correctly from professionals. It will transform your artistry when playing and make you a more successful violinist.

The distance between the thumb and the nut should be an inch. It should touch the neck at the middle joint and be bent slightly. Leave a space between the index and the base of the thumb. The space should fit a pencil and allow it to freely move. Clenching the thumb will cause tension which hinders free movement between different positions while playing.

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.

The left arm should remain under the back. This makes it difficult to see the arm when playing. It will be concealed by the instrument. The feet should be shoulder width apart and ensure that you are standing straight. The finger board and neck must be in line with your left leg and foot.

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.

When facing the stand, keep the body straight and about eight inches to your left. The upper torso must not be twisted under any circumstances. The position of the scroll should be about the nose level. There are shoulder pads to help you achieve the right position. This will relax the shoulders and take the burden of lifting your instrument from the left hand. It is distasteful when the instrument appears low.

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.

Playing with the left part of your face lying against the chin-rest is not recommended. This does not make you look like a professional either. The above positions still apply when you are sitting on a chair. It is important to relax at all times when playing. A mirror is very resourceful during practice.




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