Monday, 6 April 2015

Violin Hand Posture And Why They Are Needed

By Aimee Schwartz


Listening to instrumental music somehow gives us this idea on how good it might be like to be able to play those same instruments. Easier said than done. Deciding can be easy. Committing to practice at a daily basis is the real challenge. Unless one really has this desire to learn, you cannot expect him to last long.

Violin is among the top picks. Aside from its pure and solemn appeal, its also very portable. You can carry it with you without worrying so much of the hassle. Violin hand posture is a basic skills that everyone who wish to play it should spend time learning. It is a basic and a vital factor in producing sound.

This is why music instructors are very keen in making sure that their instructions are followed well. One can have the best position with this body while holding the instrument. But without the appropriate posture for the fingers, the desired sound cannot be produced. Here are some common reasons why it is needed.

Lesser strain on the person holding it. For first timers, it is natural to experience strain in the wrist, shoulder, arm and neck when and after holding the violin for a long time. It is a natural effect if you are not used to it. But if you position your fingers right, the wrist and the arm will follow, making it easier for you to do some movements.

It makes better sounds. Perhaps the most obvious on this list is the fact that it is required to produce the sound that you need. Unless you follow the right positioning, you will not be able to produce a good one. There is no exemption to this factor. As a stringed instrument, the violin needs the right finger position to produce a desired sound.

Increased comfort. Once your arm is well positioned and the violin is kept on its right angle, moving along with it becomes easier. You do not have to suffer from the stiff feeling you get every time you make some move. The coordination of your body will become more natural.

Ease in playing. At first it is difficult. But everything ends. Even difficulty ends. With regular practice, you will soon find it easier to play. What started as a difficult note can be pulled off easier the more you deal with it.

Standard procedure. Just like how you follow rules and regulations inside a company setting, you also get to follow protocols when playing the violin. Before you get to be rewarded with a good sound, you will need to place your fingers on the instrument first.

It is either you do it or you do not. There is no maybe. If you want to learn how to play it, so be it. But be sure that you are willing to commit. It might help if you take time to look at your motivations. A lot of times, your motivation will spell out the amount of effort that you place on the craft.




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