HOW TO: Hold The Violin - Re-cap, check your bad habits...
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@malevolentsnow9867 3 жыл бұрын
How did none of my three teachers teach me how to see my fingers and the music at the same time??? Thank you so much for this, holy.
@jackpine1975 5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to take a minute to say: I've watched exactly two of your videos, maybe 15 minutes of instruction on the basics so far and I'm already playing appreciably better. I can immediately hear the difference when I clear up a few basics. Thanks for doing what you do!
@OhSnapItsSeann 6 жыл бұрын
You are seriously my hero right now!!! Started learning the violin today and OMG you are such a big help!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
@shahdturki2809 3 жыл бұрын
How it’s going? After 2 years?
@theonly5107 9 жыл бұрын
She is actually a great teacher.
@Cruiseangel72 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison. My daughter watched this video and she said the way you held the violin is much better for her she said its more comfortable. Thank you for the information it helped her alot. You should have seen her face she was so happy. Thank you.
@313Tabasco 7 жыл бұрын
I don't have a regular teacher only KZfaq. mostly you. and for now without a violin. I plan on getting one in July.
@ausetgypsy3750 7 жыл бұрын
You are a rock star ✨👍🏼✨ Your videos save me from madness sometimes by reminding me to correct the simple things like habits! My comfort problem is resolved due to this video. Thank you so much!
@Spooky_Psyche 10 жыл бұрын
I'm kind of confused as to what I should do with my left hand. I've watched various videos on holding the violin and it seems like the palm of my hand shouldn't be touching the neck because nobody else's does, but mine does. I can't really clamp it between my chin and shoulder for very long so my left arm is basically the only thing holding it up. I don't really know if this is a problem or not.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
yes, thats right, the palm of your hand should NOT be touching the neck. You should hold the neck between your thumb and side of the index finger and the left arm also hold the weight of the violin up whilst playing. Thats how 'I' do it anyway - im sure others are ever so slightly different....
@koihun8320 5 жыл бұрын
Tru
@PaVIThRa9188 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! This is so helpful !!!
@UpwanGupta 8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful.. Just learned the grip and that worked good for me.
@banjiddle 5 жыл бұрын
Superb violin teacher!
@lilyformosa2709 7 жыл бұрын
This video really helps. Thank you Alison.
@theunknown372 7 жыл бұрын
Your videos are all helpful and i subscribed
@jononeil500 8 жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial. Thank you!
@marcoflorestello 11 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, as always. Thanks.
@IanTyldesley 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reply, you are very generous with your time.
@douglasmarco5712 5 жыл бұрын
That was very helpful. Thank you.
@twentycm 11 жыл бұрын
You are the best Alison. xx
@1Hanginon 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice from a superb teacher. I'd also recommend making sure your music stand is tall enough, so you can see the music without having to look down.
@hamidrezataherzadeh6127 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Very useful lesson. Keep doing the violin courses. All the Best! Hamid
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 11 жыл бұрын
No problem
@elbertwan4038 4 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot thank you 1mil times⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@weitaochen8625 9 жыл бұрын
you are a great teacher thanks for teaching us how to hold it because i always hold it on the wrong way
@1cleandude 5 жыл бұрын
Great video Allyson, I appreciate your explaining how the scroll points to 10 o'clock. Not many videos point this out, bravo! Do you play without a shoulder rest? Thanks for your help and expertise! Cheers
@kyleokane4639 5 жыл бұрын
your amazing thank you
@shilpajose4676 10 жыл бұрын
This was very useful, thank you so much . I have had lot of problems with holding the violin . Is it okay to tilt the violin in a way that the bridge is not parallel to the ground and I sometimes experiance this pain on my back like on the vertibrain , is that okay , I'm not used to playing long pieces...
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 11 жыл бұрын
YES! A significant amount! Im assuming you have a student quality violin here, but if you thinking about spending $14 on D'Addarios strings, I wouldn't bother and just keep your own strings the violin came with. There will be no difference and you will have wasted $14. If you get the dominants, you will (or should) hear a much improved tone and a smoother ride so to speak and the bow will glide.
@IanTyldesley 11 жыл бұрын
Hello Alison, I am very much enjoying your videos. I was watching a video of Hilary Hahn playing Mozart Violin Concerto 3 she doesn't appear to be holding the neck at all. I assume she has it clamped between her shoulder and neck. Does this help moving around the neck? Thank you for the videos again.
@andrizee91 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. My student violin (Ricard Bunnel II from KennedyViolins) came with the $14 strings. I just ordered the Dominant strings from eBay. I'm looking forward to hearing the difference.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 11 жыл бұрын
thats because the piano is much harder to do videos on. Besides tutorials, what would you and other people out these like to see? I seem to get a lot more video requests on on the violin than the piano also.
@mllemerle 11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering anyway, it was very nice of you! =)
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 11 жыл бұрын
that is correct - its a personal choice really.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 11 жыл бұрын
Sadly as i dont play the viola i really wouldnt want to say as it would be unprofessional of me to do so. Im sure there is, but if im the slightest bit off with one piece of info, then it could be so damaging. Sorry - i not much help. Perhaps someone else knows???
@jackloganbill605 2 жыл бұрын
Should I sight down the fingerboard ? I ask because my eyes can't focus at that close range. Thank you for your instruction!
@greenapple6829 4 жыл бұрын
most helpful "how to hold the violin" video on youtube
@osamaomar6111 9 жыл бұрын
My great teacher thanks soo much ^^
@guelo1350 10 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for the tutorial!it help me a lot. I used to have the music at my 12 o' clock =D! Now it' ll be more comfortable I guess
@andrizee91 11 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've been playing for about a month. Do you think there is much of a difference between D'Addario Prelude Strings ($14) and Thomastik Dominant Violin Strings($56)? Thanks!
@erichka9212 4 жыл бұрын
Mahhh heroooo ahhh thank you
@georgetempest2469 9 жыл бұрын
Again, a very good video - it reminds me of my first piano and classical guitar lessons when I was told all the things you do NOT do. It somehow stuck with me all my life and I never accustomed any bad habits on either instrument. I sometimes cringe when I see professional guitar players that use their thumb for chords... How would I place my thumb correctly on a viola neck? AT the centre back and parallel to the strings?
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
+George Tempest i would have thought its the same as the violin - but I have never played the viola and I dont like to comment or advise on instruments I have not played as it would be very unprofessional of me to do so. Best to ask a viola player - sorry, but I dont want to mis-advise you.
@Rykiniafan1 7 жыл бұрын
well i tried around quite a bit and just something i dont understand: if i hold the violin at 10 o clock the most comfortable way for me to hold it is by facing straight forward (12 o clock) cause well usually thats how we stand around 95% of the time right? now looking to the left or right doesnt hurt instantly but if i imagine professionals practicing 4-7 hours a day... doesnt it start to hurt? only point of reference is going on long car rides as a child (~5 hours to the closest relatives) looking out the window... super stiff neck at the end of it ... so i can hold the violin that way no problem but doesnt that lead to pain/injury? (i remember hearing someone say/reading somehere that facing straight forward basically only placing the jaw on the chin rest is the right way to go) just want to know cause if i try to play facing straight my bow is just impossible to control up down crooked everything
@wisewise7396 8 жыл бұрын
Thaaank you ...
@wasresting1574 10 жыл бұрын
Allison, i am an advanced beginner and i cant troubleshoot why my left arm hurts after 1 measure of music. I have tried different shoulder rests and ajusted my left and tension around the neck. Any pointers, it truely affects my playing.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
Not sure why you would do that though?
@shappobunny6046 9 жыл бұрын
I'm not quite sure what position my left hand should be in when I'm playing. I keep it between my thumb and the side of my index finger, yet in that position, I can't seem to do vibrato. Any tips?
@psims3354 4 жыл бұрын
I have a long neck and so does my son - i will be buying him one as well because he tends to hold the violin in front and downward as he gets tired.
@emarey66 11 жыл бұрын
is the position of the violin change from one to one depend on the arm tall?
@StephanieHughesDesign 7 жыл бұрын
when you talk about exams what curriculum are you referring to? suzuki method? love your videos. beginner violinist here. i have left arm pronation problems due to radius break many years ago. hard to get to g and d strings. any suggestions. such a fan.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
Exams are what we have in the UK. As for your arm, im not a specialist in that area as Im not a doctor, so I really cant say. Sorry.
@stevemurimi1815 7 жыл бұрын
I respect you
@velvetwebd9714 6 жыл бұрын
Im a begginer and ive notice i was mostly close to 11 o clock. If try for fun how it would feel to play close to 10 oclock and Wow much easier! I really recommend u get s close to 10 o clock. U notice its easier to bow straight and change fingers especially the 4th one. Try it u know what i mean. U wont hit the other strings as much neither.
@ForeverZefron 9 жыл бұрын
Hello! I try to learn the violin by myself since I learned the piano for 7 years and I taught myself guitar too. After I watch this video I figured out that I actually hold the violin correctly, but sometimes the sounds that come out sound weak or the bow kinda slides to the right...So I wanna ask that should I hold the bow that's parallel to the bridge, or how? And btw you're a really good teacher!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Karen Wang try looking in a mirror to help you keep the bow straight so you get used to where it needs to be without looking.
@ForeverZefron 9 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor oh... Thank you very much!
@ajitsank 7 жыл бұрын
How come I always see these videos late. Have been wondering how to correct the way my daughter held the violin. In spite of reminding her about holding the violin more towards the shoulder, it always came front. I was getting frustrated thinking how to correct it. From your video I understand, it is all about the placement of the music stand. Thanks Alison. I was searching on something else. Do you have a Violin tutorial on Shift's. My daughter is stuck in Exercise in Shifting & Study in First and Third positions (Open String Shifts)- This is in Eta Cohen Violin Method- Book 3. Is there any Lessons or book written by you in Shifts. If so please let me know. Based on your video on purchase of Piano, Got my daughter the Yamaha 115DP and did purchase your first book on Piano. Awesome book is all what I can say. She is able to learn quickly. She is 8 Years old
@Lunala_Plays 9 жыл бұрын
I just want to ask, I hold the violin on my right shoulder and the bow in the left because I'm left handed does it actually matter?
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
WickedLadyProduction totally up to you whether you play left or right handed.
@Lunala_Plays 9 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor thanks for that, it's just I'm use to seeing people put the violin on their left shoulder and the bow in their right hand. I tried it and it wasn't comfortable for me at all.
@SeanyKrabs 3 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to do this for the past few days and still no luck
@vaibhavjaiswal471 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alison,Could you please advice me on the type of shoulder rest I should buy online?I have been playing violin for one and a half years now and often i have difficulty in playing it in the western style (particularly when I'm doing vibrato with my ring finger;it starts shaking).Please reply.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 3 жыл бұрын
There are various ones you can try. It’s all a about personal preference really. There is no one thing I can suggest as what works for me might not work for you or anyone else.
@karlk5977 10 жыл бұрын
Hello Alison. I just started playing the violin, and I use a shoulder rest, I was wondering if it is alright / desirable for the violin to tilt a bit down and to the right, so that the bridge is not completely parallel to the floor. I cannot hold the violin comfortably without it tilting in this manner.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
as long as its basically in the correct position and not directly in front of you, then the specific angle is where s comfortable for you.
@StitchGV 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Allison, I have a question that may be hard to answer without seeing me in person, but it's worth a shot.. I can not for the life of me seem to get a good grip on the violin with my chin and shoulder.. Whenever I think I've got it, I test the fingerboard, and without gripping the neck, fingering makes the edge of chin rest dig so hard into my jaw bone that it's actually immensely painful. (I have a fatty chin so things that dig in tend to be more intense than usual.) I've adjusted my position to every variation I could without it being outright incorrect, and in most of them, the violin keeps wanting to slide forward unless I grip with my chin so hard to the point of possible bruising! (And even then it barely makes a difference.) I can't even practice, it hurts so much! Do you have any ideas about what I might be doing wrong? Could it be the chin rest? Do they make chin rests that are more flat and without that high edge?
@kimransingh6222 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, in one of Alison's videos, she mentions the mulko chin rest. It's the one she uses and it is so much better as it has a very thin edge and doesn't dig in at all. It is very comfortable. Also if you find that your violin is slipping and you want to fill that gap, maybe consider a shoulder rest. But I really do recommend that mulko chin rest.
@yahjwakaydanum2755 6 жыл бұрын
help plsss. i really had a hard time clipping it with my chin.. i cant hold it with my chin and shoulder. it gets uncomfortable..
@Alexandra_Stone 8 жыл бұрын
I have just watched your videos on vibrato... when I tried to do it, I wondered if i was holding it wrong with my left hand. I noticed that am holding the neck between my thumb and the underside of the knuckle of the first finger - even when I play on the E string. Would this restrict my vibrato movements?
@Alexandra_Stone 8 жыл бұрын
+aleXST0ne Have just read Nina Rochester's comments below... it's the same problem! I've been playing for over a decade like that! Oh dear!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 11 жыл бұрын
no, totally depends on the music.
@JNITLOST 7 жыл бұрын
I see some fiddle players holding the instrument in the crook of their arm instead of under the chin?? Any ideas?
@GovindaPandeytechworks 3 жыл бұрын
Great timing - The clock on the wall shows the time 10 : 25 which is between 10 and 11
@cusimanoja 9 жыл бұрын
I have a double chin and find it difficult, no matter what I try for shoulder rests etc., to keep the skin on my chin from sliding so that I cannot hold the violin with my chin! I end up holding it with my thumb and therefore find it difficult to play more than the first position! Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated.You are a great teacher!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
***** cloth under it, cloth over it, shoulder rest? Im not really sure - you have to experiment really as only you will know whats comfortable.
@hugoleonardo4464 7 жыл бұрын
I play the violin with shoulder rest, but I'm trying to play without It. Nowadays I have almost no problems playing without It, except doing vibrato (which I correct lifting up the scroll) and having pain in the muscle between the thump and the Index Finger. This pain could be muscle exhaustion? or Am I Holding the violin incorrectly?
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
You may be holding it incorrectly, or doing vibrato incorrectly - difficult for me to say I cant see whats going on.
@infinitepawer 5 жыл бұрын
Hi there. My left finger can move freely & play much better without stress while playing within the 2nd half of the fingerboard but not as smooth playing the 1st half of the fingerboard .. is there any explanation & solution for that ?? Thanks first
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 5 жыл бұрын
Im not sure I understand what you really mean?
@stevenfucetola2527 4 жыл бұрын
how would you keep the scroll from being in the way of your music
@stevenfucetola2527 4 жыл бұрын
slightly obscuring your view i mean
@jackiegalvis2568 10 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just got a new violin... and I would like to know if it is normal the pain when you hold the violin???
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
Pain no. Ache, yes. If there is pain, then i would stop and see a doctor, but it might ache as its something new that you have never done before.
@abdullah-cu1ly 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Teacher, I just got my first violin 2 days ago, and the only position I find comfortable holding the violin in is with my lips occasionally touching the pigs, is it normal or am I doing something wrong ?
@abdullah-cu1ly 7 жыл бұрын
and i'm using a shoulder rest, I can't keep the violin up for 3 seconds without it
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
Your lips are toucning the pegs?
@abdullah-cu1ly 7 жыл бұрын
The Fine tuners 😂
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
So your lips are touching the fine tuners? Sorry I dont understand what you are saying here?
@jessicarigsby471 8 жыл бұрын
what violin should I get. p.s it will be my first one. what brand should I get
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 8 жыл бұрын
If you look under any violin video you will see i have done lots of reviews on lots of different violins at all different levels and prices. Having said that, as a good standard, you could try the CVN300 or the Stentor II. Other than that, have a look at the video reviews.
@muhammadakifnaseer7834 6 жыл бұрын
I just got my first violin last week. They say one must hold the violin with shoulder and chin alone, without using the left hand. I tried very hard but it doesn't fit there. Whatever angle I try, it just slips from my shoulder and my chin is unable to hold it there. Should I move on by gripping/supporting it with my left hand or should I get a shoulder rest before proceeding any further. Thanks!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 6 жыл бұрын
I would try a shoulder rest first.
@muhammadakifnaseer7834 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the prompt reply!
@JufBoeliewoelie 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! In the 6 years after my 8 years of violin lessons I taught myself how to hold the violin in a totally wrong way; I let the violin rest on my wrist. This feels like the only natural way to hold it for me because I'm so used to it and it makes a vibrato very easy (for me). If I hold it like I should, my hand feels like it's frozen and all the flexibility is gone in an instant. Vibrato feels impossible. Any tips? :(
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
If you continue holding the violin with the wrist - its the reason you cant do vibrato and wont be able to do it properly. It also means you wont progress as you will never be able to change positions easily. I would recommend you keep your wrist down and learn that way - you will soon find things becoming much easier.
@JufBoeliewoelie 7 жыл бұрын
Alright then, the hard way haha! Thank you very much! :)
@theunknown372 7 жыл бұрын
Hi,teacher.Im having problems with my 4/4(too big?)violin.I think i hold it the right way but it reaĺly hurts while holding it up with my chin.(i play in an orchestra(few days ago))So,is it the violin or is it just me?
@theunknown372 7 жыл бұрын
I play without a shoulder rest (yes so are the others in orchestra)and the metal supporting the chin rest is killing my collarbone.Cant play hands-free cause the pain is unbearable
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
Perhaps you need a shoulder rest?
@mia-qf3sf 6 жыл бұрын
The Unknown SAME
@RacingLights 10 жыл бұрын
I can't even hold the violin! I can't hold it up completely with just my left jaw and chin it hurts way too much I have to dig my left jaw into the chinrest in order to hold the violin up
@ftaloYT 6 жыл бұрын
Is it totally fine to hold the violin with my right side? My right shoulder is higher than my left and when I use my left shoulder it hurts my jaw and shoulder.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 6 жыл бұрын
That one is totally up to you, but remember you will be learning everything the other way round and will have to purchase a left handed violin as you cant just turn around a regular violin.
@ftaloYT 6 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor thanks for the quick response! I think I just needed a shoulder rest because I have bought a right handed violin. Thanks!
@wolfie8748 7 жыл бұрын
my jaw and neck hurst toooo much, i cant hold it without it hurts
@melioras_pheonoraptor8936 7 жыл бұрын
Gaius Julius Caesar shoulder rest
@ssenele 9 жыл бұрын
I cant hold the violin with my chin and shouder, because it instantly slips off if I am dressed and, if not, it takes a while but inevitably slips. How can I hold it without the hands if it slips from the shoulder? Thanks for the lessons, Alison!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Ssenele Arigato Have you tried a shoulder rest or a cloth or sponge etc under the violin? Just experiment until its comfortable, but a shoulder rest may just do the trick.
@ssenele 9 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor In fact, a shoulder rest eliminates the problem. I was just wandering if, since players like you don't use anything under the violin, I was doing something wrong. Maybe you use a special fabric? A sponge is an interesting idea, by the way. Thank you for your quick reply!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Ssenele Arigato Personally i use nothing. Its what i have done for 25 years now after i ditched my shoulder rest. Its totally 100% personal preference and its no better or worse than using a shoulder rest whatsoever, despite anyone telling you differently. I dont use one and neither does Itzhak Perlman.... :))
@theresayoutubinator177 10 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! pls also post the links at least below vid? : ) Would be great if there was a bullet-point summary below in the vid-text tooooo.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
links are below the video.
@theresayoutubinator177 10 жыл бұрын
I meant the links mentioned in video - the shoulder rest vid etc? I may be a bit out of it today, but haven't found them below vid.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
Theresa Youtubinator oh right i see. Sorry. I made this video over a year ago and i cant remember what i said! was it just the shoulder rest video? I can add that link.
@KieranH960 9 жыл бұрын
I'm finding the placement of my.index is preventing the progression of my vibrato. I'm confident everything is correct but cannot see what is wrong... my index finger hits the next at around the knuckle joint. Thanks.
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Kieran Hudspith Nothing on my index finger touches the violin except the very tip of the finger. Perhaps too much of your finger is touching the neck, preventing movement - without seeing you, I can only guess at that though.
@xena2345678 9 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor That is the problem I have so I tried holding the violin neck more with the pad of my thumb. While it fixed the vibrato I find I cant play as good so im quite confused about what I should do
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 9 жыл бұрын
Nina Rochester Gai, without seeing you, I cant really say much as I dont know whats going on and I could end up advising you wrongly with disastrous effects. I can only say, that you need to find a middle ground. Vibrato etc take months to develop, so if you have just moved your index finger and still cant get it, you need to give it a month or so as moving even an eighth of a millimetre can take weeks to get used too.
@xena2345678 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! I am seeing an improvement day by day. I also want to thank you for all your videos ! People are really surprised by how i can play now and I have you to thank !!!
@user-jy8dj2fx3f 6 жыл бұрын
I can't figure out how or where to put the violin on my shoulder, everything i try makes the violin tip downward at an angle or it's so far left I can't reach it and I don't know what to do, please somebody helppp
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 6 жыл бұрын
You could try using a shoulder rest or a cloth under the violin and make sure you are holding it in the correct position and your left arm is not holding it too low.
@user-jy8dj2fx3f 6 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor Thank You! I've tried using the shoulder rest I got but for some reason the one it came with won't fit it
@ambarrivera6049 7 жыл бұрын
My thumb tends to slip to the side of the neck of the violin, especially when I play on the G string. I always thought it went under the neck, but when I do that, it's harder to play the G string. What do I do then?
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
You mean you thumb slips up higher poking above the finger board, or lower disappearing under the neck??
@ambarrivera6049 7 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. It just sits on the side, but it's not really higher than the fingerboard, and it's not lower than the neck. I'm not sure where to place it???
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 7 жыл бұрын
Im sorry - I dont follow you then? If you say its not going higher or lower, whats the problem?
@ambarrivera6049 7 жыл бұрын
Well, I was wondering wether it had to be directly under the neck or to the side. I'm really sorry I can't be more specific, but thanks for helping anyway.
@ambarrivera6049 7 жыл бұрын
Okay nevermind, I guess it goes there normally... Silly me, sorry to have bothered you.
@luisroncayolo1482 10 жыл бұрын
Is it normal to get the back of my neck tired from holding the violin? and a bit of.. uncomfortability with the chinrest and my chin?
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
There will be some discomfort but there should be no pain. If there is actual pain, you need to stop and see a doctor. It should feel uncomfortable in a way that its something new you are getting used to. You could try a thinner chinrest or a shoulder rest or use a cloth under the violin etc etc. i cant tell you what is comfortable - only you can do that but you will have to experiment what what is comfortable for you and what is not.
@SanjaySreevalsan 5 жыл бұрын
2x
@gwenfuntelar5478 6 жыл бұрын
Im left handed but i play right handed cuz pressing da strings are quite difficult for me, a week old violinist.
@ImNewbeh 5 жыл бұрын
I'm weird but,.. how many hours have you held your violin ? :P God the stuff I think about :)
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 5 жыл бұрын
No idea!
@ImNewbeh 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor :`) You are amazing
@takemeseriously9577 6 жыл бұрын
Why does it have to be so uncomfortable 😢. The comfortable way seems to be the wrong way. Btw the clock is pointing at 10 :O just noticed it now
@busterthekingdog 10 жыл бұрын
Your a great teacher. Thanks! I don't know why 7 morons voted thumbs down. Anyways, thanks again!!
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 10 жыл бұрын
busterthekingdog indeed, but thats life.... :))
@takemeseriously9577 6 жыл бұрын
My violin doesn't balance on my shoulder
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 6 жыл бұрын
You may need to try using a shoulder rest.
@takemeseriously9577 6 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor Okay, I do believe it would make things easier but I want to learn how to balance the violin without the need of a shoulder rest for one main reason, my budget. It may be the chin rest, it digs into me like a rock. Thank you for responding :D
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 6 жыл бұрын
You could try using a cloth or sponge attached with an elastic band on the bottom - you just need to experiment. I used a velvet (dont ask me why velvet - perhaps I was a little princess about it back then haha) piece of material when I was transitioning from using a shoulder rest to nothing. It just made things a little more comfortable whilst I got used to no shoulder rest.
@takemeseriously9577 6 жыл бұрын
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor okay. I'll try this :)
@zahripolmes2702 5 жыл бұрын
MY LEFT SIDE OF THE JAW HURRTTSSS HELP MEEEHHHHH (btw this helped me finally)
@TheOnlineViolinTutor 5 жыл бұрын
You are probably gripping too much and/or the violin is in the wrong place.
@coreytreadgold1410 7 жыл бұрын
I think the chin-rest on my violin is actually misshapen. It has a perculiarly massive bulge sticking out to the side that doesn't actually allow my chin to touch it properly, let alone rest on it.
@NiklasMalmqvist 11 жыл бұрын
Where did the piano lessons go? Its all about the violin these days....
@peanutshoulders 11 жыл бұрын
That's not creepy...
@AndreDeSatterlee 11 жыл бұрын
are you single?
@bretdurisin6525 4 жыл бұрын
Well you are very knowledgeable and very nice but yo be honest you talk to much. This video is about how to hold the violin and NOT about what some people think about how you teach or what your students say and do. Or selling a shoulder rest. So please stick to the subject. And that is How to Hold the Violin😊
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