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How To Hold A Violin Properly

By Monique Potts


People are all built differently and hence one must find the equipment that suits them. The most important aspect of how to hold a violin correctly is comfort. One must be certain to look for chin rest and shoulder pad that fits them. So as to avoid gripping the tool too hard with your chin, it turns out to be very suitable that you make sure that you balance it on your shoulder properly.

Tension can occur and it is difficult to change it after long period of exercise if the equipment is not held in the correct way. Ensure that collarbone is relaxed while supporting the violin with the left hand and shoulder. The head has a mass that alleviates the apparatus. Players chin distance changes depending with the length.

A shoulder pad is fitted in order to fill the space between the back of violin and the players shoulder since the apparatus strings are held parallel to the floor. The shoulder pad is used to provide grip thus the equipment does not pivot too easily or slips off the shoulder. Since the collarbone is in constant support shifts from left shoulder jaw and left hand.

If the pad is fitted with care and the shoulder and chin rest correctly it is easy to hold a violin. The chin provides a place comfy for the jaw and adjustment between collarbone and jaw. When the jaw rests gently on the chin, rest the violin lightly on the collarbone, two points which are stable are recognized. To cover the collarbone a non slippery cloth can be used for comfort.

Left hand provides support for the apparatus. The neck should rest against the base knuckle located around the first finger that is in the left hand. From the first or second finger the thumb should lightly contact the violin neck. The thumb provides gentle counter pressure preventing the kit from slipping and base of first finger provides support for neck. Four contacts points are established with the violin the side of left thumb collarbone jaw and the base of the index finger.

Spending some quality time holding it is very important. It is advisable while moving around to be attentive to posture and balance. To reduce tension weight of the head should be applied momentarily. Gravity force pulls it down but is opposed by the finger and collarbone assisted by the thumb.

A properly balanced body with relaxed shoulder and back muscles aids in supporting the extended left arm. Do not hold the violin too tight. It becomes very easy to move up and down after performing ample training. For the hand to reach the finger board, make sure that you move the thumb under the neck for sustenance as you change to higher points.

For thinner shoulders use a thicker pad for comfort. When shifting locations free left hand certain duties. Ensure always that the violin rests on the collar bone with varying degree of support from the shoulder pad and the left hand. While the collar bone remains constant and how stable it should be is determined by three points during active shift. The function of various parts varies greatly when playing . When held with comfort it can be played for a longer period and with much ease. It can be held easily if the chin rest and shoulder rest are fitted correctly.




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