vendredi 17 avril 2015

Proper Left Hand Violin Hold

By Joanna Walsh


In order to create the most accurately beautiful hymns in a violin, the player needs to know how to position the hands especially on the left side where the instrument is held. This is one of the fundamental skills that a learner should start with. In addition, it is also important to look at the form of the body and the posture while playing it.

The first thing a beginner must learn is the position of the left hand. This is necessary so that you will know the precise left hand violin hold. This is the part where the sound is produced. Some are standing upright straight and some use body arching while playing as part of the performance. Some are even dancing while playing. Lindsey Stirling is an example of a modern day violinist who incorporates dance into violin playing.

This instrument is one of the hardest string instruments to play. It has no frets that are the basis for the keys. And it will be difficult to form the chords with the fingers. In addition, it is also hard for a beginner to hit the note while not straining too much from holding those strings.

What makes this instrument even more difficult than guitar is the absence of frets in it. It is easy to locate the keys and octaves on the guitar. But you can actually get by with a little cheating. By putting some tapes on the fingerboard, you will locate those chords. Your teacher will help you out. This is not actually cheating, the tapes are just guides.

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.

It is okay if you still cannot produce the perfect sound. You are still starting anyway. So it is fine if you stop from one chord to another while you play a simple musical piece for beginners. Do not rush and there is no reason to pressure yourself. Learning music is not about pressuring yourself. It is more about having fun.

Your shoulder, in addition, should also be relaxed. A good posture will help as well in relaxing all your muscles. When you look at the pros, you will see that they look really relaxed that they make violin playing very easy to look at. There are different postures that you will learn in the course of your learning. The balanced and virtuoso postures are some of the basics. They will make you look graceful and elegant. Some positions are simply evoke from feeling the music.

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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