Wednesday, July 23, 2014

A Guide On How To Hold A Violin Correctly

By Paulette Mason


Violin on the late 90s are mostly played only in a romantic genre. This instrument is commonly associated with romance and love songs. Today, it is now being used as part of the fundamental instrument for most pop rock bands. There are also two positions, this instrument can be played. It is either standing or sitting.

Good postures while playing this instrument is very vital to reduce straining injuries. A well established posture is the best foundation for excellent playing. Unfortunately, most violinists are not so sure on how to hold a violin correctly. In this article, you will know more about it.

Standing is the most common position when playing a violin. If you are doing this position, you have to ensure that you set your feet are a shoulder width apart. After that, you should always try to center down your weight equally on both of your feet. It is necessary that your spine is properly aligned while relaxing your shoulder and keeping it leveled.

In positioning your fiddle, you have to find a way that you can actually get a good hold of it without even raising your left shoulder. It should stay horizontal without using your left hand as a support. If this is not done correctly, this may cause a negative effect on the ease of your shifts later on.

Also, the type of chin rests you use should depend on the length of arms that you have. If you have longer arms, a left plated one can perfectly fit you. Otherwise, you can utilize a center plated alternatively.

A chin rest can be very useful if you are to use the fiddle in a longer span of time without having too much discomfort. The chin rest help ensures that your jaw has a comfortable place to sit on. This also provides a distance from your jaw to your collarbone.

There are violins that are too large for us to handle. If you think you have this kind of issue, it is better if you swap for a smaller one. This will help you learn more techniques easily rather than using large ones which are very uncomfortable.

Furthermore, always try to maintain the equilibrium of the violin in your shoulder. In this way, you can avoid to grip too hard using your chin. If you are holding it a wrong way it will cause tension and can create a serious complication in the long run. Take your time and find out the most comfortable position for you.

People are different in every aspects. We are also different on how we define comfort. You can try these tips and see if it works for you. There are many ways to hold a violin correctly, all you have to do is find the best one that suits you. Anyway, what we only looking for, is a position which is where we are comfortable and we think that we can perform well. Feel free to experiment and make sure to always consider your safety.




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