Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Beginner Violin Lessons: The Most Important Basics

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.

One thing to consider, is buying a chin rest if your violin does not come one. The reason for this has to do with the likeliness that your violin instructor will tell you to put the violin on either the right or left shoulder, depending on if you are right or left handed and then they will have you rest the chin on the chin rest, which is not possible if you don't have one.

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.

When you properly position the violin, the neck should rest between your first finger and thumb. The palm of your hand should not rest on the neck of the violin. Proper positioning of the bow consists of a light grip with the fingers and thumb. The little finger should rest on the screw. The first finger of your hand should touch the pad, since it will add and relieve tension to the bow strokes.

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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