Precise 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.

As you can observe, violinists usually have that classy, elegant, and graceful movements. They do not move too much because that could affect the production of sound. But the modern violinists of today like Lindsey Stirling have already incorporated dance with it. But professionals as skilled like her can basically move the way they want to just as long as they know the exact left hand violin hold.

Violin is perhaps one of the most interesting yet the most complicated stringed instruments of all time. Its participation in orchestras and operas makes it even more interesting. There are also other interesting instruments to learn like the guitar and its popularity is viral because it is relatively easier to learn and the instrument is cheaper than the violin.

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 wrist, on the other hand should be positioned straight and the arm should directly be under the fingerboard. It should also be straight and not pointed down. As much as possible, you have to keep your hand, wrist, and fingers relaxed while hitting the basic chords.

While holding that position, try to produce a sound by hitting a basic chord with your fingers. Do not worry too much of you cannot make a perfect melody. Practice this time and time again until you get the perfect position and posture. Your instructor will teach you how to hit the notes properly. It does not matter if you stop from one chord to the next as long as you can become familiar with the finger positions first.

And your shoulder has to be relaxed but at the same time, can support the weight of the violin while holding that posture and the hand, arm, and fingers positions. A nice tip is watching video clips of violinists playing it the right way. Observe carefully the movements of your favorite musician.

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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