Friday, August 28, 2009

The Important Basics Of Beginner Violin Lessons

By Steven Campbell

Beginner violin lessons are always best taught by a professional. A professional is the best person that can teach you all that you need to know. Here on are some tips on the kinds of things that you should for in lessons.

Centuries ago, a standard was established as to the standard for positioning the violin for playing. Presently that standard has not changed. Learning this position is one of the most important things when you want to learn to play and actually is the first thing that you should learn.

Finding someone who is qualified at teaching violin is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. They are the person who can teach you the proper way to hold and play the violin. Additionally, they will help you to avoid developing any bad habits.

When you receive lessons on the violin, they will likely have you sit or stand according to your comfort. If you are right handed, they will have you hold the violin with the left hand and place it under the chin on the left shoulder. When it is in the proper position, you should easily be able to place your chin within the chin rest.

While you are doing all this, you will either sit in a chair that you find comfortable or stand. It really depends on what position is most comfortable to you. Another thing that you may want to consider is a shoulder rest, which for some is the difference between playing and not playing.

Your first finger and thumb should hold the neck of the violin. While holding the violin, the palm should not touch the neck. Lightly grip the bow with your thumb and fingers and rest your little finger on the screw. Touch the pad with the first finger, which you relieve and add tension to the bow strokes with.

This is just a sample of the information that you should learn in beginner violin lessons. Remember to always find someone that is qualified when pursuing lessons on the violin.

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