“Safety first.” Although we’ve heard that adage a million and one times, it remains as true now as it did when someone coined the phrase. When you learn the violin, prioritizing safety is also crucial. Besides keeping you safe, it can also enhance your skills. Here are some ways to do it:
1. Place the instrument’s neck lightly in the palm of your left hand. It’s not necessary to add extra support at the neck of the instrument. Your left hand should be ultra light and its fingers should only play the strings. Gripping the neck too firmly could result in cramping.
2. Lightly grasp the bow. This is important when you learn the violin. Hold the bow so… Continue reading
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Picking up the instrument, and trying to learn the violin for the first time can be quite intimidating. If you want to learn the violin, you will need to remain dedicated and have some patience. Use the following tips to help you along your journey to learning this wonderful instrument.
It might be tempting to skip ahead when learning, to the more interesting parts of the lessons. Avoid doing this, because learning the fundamentals of the violin are very important to your overall mastering of the instrument.
Practice frequently. Mozart and Beethoven had over ten thousand hours of practice time to get them to where they are. That means practicing for ten hours each day for over three years in… Continue reading