Wednesday, July 23, 2014

How To Hold A Violin In The Music Industry

By Monique Potts


Every single person has been created with a unique difference. The vital aspect of how to hold a violin properly is having a properly well balanced and relaxed posture. As much as possible, make sure that you try to balance the equipment properly on your shoulder to avoid too hard grip. One should find a shoulder pad and chin rest that fits them.

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.

The space between the players shoulder and the kits back is fitted with a pad. This pad provides friction preventing a violin from slipping off the shoulder. As the collarbone remains constant the support changes from left hand shoulder and the jaw.

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.

Support is offered by the left arm. On the first finger in the base area of the left arm is where the neck ought to rest. The collar is supposed to be contacted by the thumb from the first finger. Neck support is provided by the first finger while the thumb prevents the violin from slipping. The index finger left thumb jaw and collarbone establish four contacts points.

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.

A thick pad is used for thin shoulders. It is important to note that thickness of the pad or the shoulder rest should have no relation existing when the necks of those playing is considered. When one is changing points it is advisable relieve some work from the left arm. The function served by various parts changes while one is playing. During dynamic changes the alleviation is resulted by three points.




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