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How To Hold A Violin Correctly And Maximize Comfortability

By Paulette Mason


A violin is a string instrument which is also known as a fiddle. Unlike the guitar, it only has four strings in it. Usually, it is played using a bow, which is made up of a stick and a ribbon. There are different ways or posture it can be played, it is either in a standing position or seated. Before, violins are only used for romantic music, but today some bands already used violins in a pop rock genre.

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.

If you are playing in a standing posture, you have to make sure that you set your feet a shoulder width apart. You should always concentrate your weight uniformly on both of your feet, but this depends on where you are comfortable at. Even though you are standing or sitting, you always have to straighten up your spine and make sure your shoulder is relaxed as much as possible while 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.

If you are confused on what chin rest to choose, you have to consider the length of your arms before choosing one. If you have longer arms, you can go for the left plated one but if you are not, you can choose the center plated instead.

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.

You need to consider also the size of the violin that you have. If you have those large violins which are not very comfortable for you to hold on, it is preferable to try some small ones. Some fiddle techniques can easily be learned by small instruments too.

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.

Always remember that, the most important factor you have to consider in holding a violin is comfort. Try to use the these tips and see if it works for you. You can also experiment with different methods and revise it as long as it makes you more comfortable and improves the quality on how you play.




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