lundi 9 février 2015

A Guide On How To Hold A Violin Correctly

By Beryl Dalton


In order to produce a nice musical sound from any instrument, you must first master it. Mastering does not come easy, it often requires hours of practice and dedication. Playing violin is not an exception. In order to play this instrument and produce richer, deeper, and natural sound, you have to hold it without a shoulder rest. This is not as easy as it sounds. If you are wondering how to hold a violin correctly, there are a number of tips that can be helpful.

The first step is to make sure that the instrument is sitting on the collarbone. It should also be centered so that the tailpiece goes into the neck. This often requires a chin rest that is able to go over the tailpiece. Secondly, the strings should be parallel to the ground, allowing the instrument to point up a little. Avoid touching the violin with the shoulder to it help reduce back pains and coordination problems.

When holding the instruments, there are things to look for. First position is achieved by having the thumb an inch from the nut. It should also be slightly bent, and touch the neck at the middle joint. In this position, an open space should be left between the index finger base and the lower half of the thumb. The space should be enough to fit a pencil and move it freely.

This is a position that requires a little practice to achieve. It starts by placing the thumb just an inch from the nut, slightly bent and position to touch the neck at the middle joint. The index finger and the thumb should allow a space in between that is enough to permit a free movement of a pencil.

The other tip is to position the left arm on the back in a way that it is barely visible when looking down at the instrument top at the right side. On the standing position, both the neck and fingerboard are positioned so that they are in line with the left leg and the foot. When the instrument is positioned too far on the left, drawing a straight bow become a problem. As such, bowing to the tip becomes difficult.

For the left hand, position it on the back in such a position that it is barely visible should you look down from the top right side of the instrument. In a standing position, be sure to have the feet at shoulder width apart. Have the neck and the fingerboard aligned with the left foot. Positioning it too far on the left makes it almost impossible to achieve a straight bow, which prevents you from bowing to the tip.

Get the scroll to the nose level with the help of a good shoulder pad. It ensures that the shoulder is relaxed and some of the lift burden taken off the left arm. However, if the violin is held in a low position, it prevents smooth movements, left-hand shifting, and tone projection. It is also important to play while looking at the strings. However, should you choose to sit on the chair, none of these have to change. In some cases, the mirror can be very helpful in helping you achieve the said position.

The reason many people are unable to hold the violin correctly is because most people don't know how to achieve this. As a result, there are even fewer that are able and willing to teach those who are interested to learn. The classes are often expensive for no particular reason. However, with a little practice and patient, it should not be difficult to become the master of the violin.




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