Saturday, July 26, 2014

How To Hold A Violin While Playing

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 held correctly and chin rest, shoulder rest and pad fitted with caution, the equipment can be held easily and comfortable. The chins purpose is protecting and providing a comfortable place for the jaw and to adjust length between jaw and collarbone. A non slippery cloth maybe used to cover collarbone. Two stable points are established when it rests lightly on the collar bone and jaw.

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.

Holding it for some time is very essential. When moving around it is suitable to concentrate on stance and equilibrium. To counteract the force of gravity the collar-bone and finger base to oppose it thus balancing the set. The weight of the neck or slightly twisting the head leads to increase of stability but also it heightens tension thus it should be rarely exerted.

To be able to support the extended left arm, shoulder and back muscles one should have a correctly balanced body. The kit should not be held tightly. It is easy to move it after training. The thumb must move beneath the neck for support as the hand moves to higher positions and allow the hand to reach higher on the finger board.

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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