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@carolinecoward4695 ай бұрын
I love the Ground Neutral concept. My teacher Victor Sazer promoted what he called seated "boxer balance", being so balanced and grounded so as to be able to have a boxing match while seated. It is literally the foundation of playing without pain.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
That’s fantastic too, Caroline! Thanks so much for sharing that!
@stephanstrasser19695 ай бұрын
I raised my Kun shoulder rest 1 year ago thinking I was creating a better plane for playing on my E string. What a dumb thing to do. I’ve struggled with a terrible neck injury and muscle spasms since then. I’ve seen doctors, physical therapists and an upper cervical chiropractor. I even tried muscle relaxants and heat therapy, which did help. Finally 1 year later it is much better, but still present at times. Now I use a very low Playon Air shoulder rest and I’m switching to a 7/8 violin since I have such short arms and small hands. What a difficult journey.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
What a struggle you’ve had, Stephan! Wishing you luck in your journey!
@stephanstrasser19695 ай бұрын
It’s is thankfully better. But I will be using your GN techniques to relax from bottom up! I’ve always been a tense player, especially left hand, but getting better.
@sobrikey2 ай бұрын
Thanks dear Lynn , very informative and inspiring
@violynnkuo2 ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Jean!
@davidlowther88865 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Lynn. I play cello. All of this GN still applies. I practice in front of a mirror. Tomorrow I’m going shopping for a striped sweater😂
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Yay! Happy shopping for a striped sweater, David! 😅 Glad you enjoyed the workshop!
@adurpina4 ай бұрын
Like this sharing free workshop thanks for tutorial
@violynnkuo4 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! Feel free to share!
@artbyahj4 ай бұрын
I had the exact same problem. And then I started relaxing for real in my right arm YEARS later and that immideately corrected my technique. So just make sure to relax the right arm as it dictates the left arm/hand/fingers too. Focus on relaxing the right side and everything will fall into place 🎉❤
@violynnkuo4 ай бұрын
That’s great! Yes, when you consciously relax one area of the body, other parts usually follow suit. 👌
@renshimarek5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for this invaluable lecture.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! Feel free to check out my other free resources: Www.lynnkuo.com/free-resources
@susanhowland37944 ай бұрын
I had a frozen shoulder that got better years before I started to play the violin. I’ve noticed I hold my shoulders high.. Thanks so much for this class!! Yayyy
@violynnkuo4 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome, Susan! I’m glad to hear you experienced improvements in your shoulder!
@marcosrobertodalmedico21085 ай бұрын
I'm watching your video now. My violin life has always been full of tension, my college professor told me that. But until you accept this, know the cause and try to change, it's a long road.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
I hope my workshop gives you some helpful insights, Marco!
@SF-ru3lp3 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Lynn. G Ire
@violynnkuo3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! 🙂
@ScottWagner-bs1fu23 күн бұрын
Excellent video Very helpful info Thanks
@violynnkuo23 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Scott! I enjoyed giving this workshop!
@TyroneMarcell4 ай бұрын
This is such great information! Thank you for this video!
@violynnkuo4 ай бұрын
You are so welcome, Tyrone! Feel free to share.
@tomnewman60915 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing the workshop! The sweater lines are a great cue for Ground Neutral!
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
You’re very welcome, Tom! I’m glad the sweater lines helped illustrate my points!
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
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@sarudia5 ай бұрын
Amazing content. Thank you very much for this!
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it, Igor! Feel free to share!
@sarudia5 ай бұрын
@@violynnkuo I certainly will. All the best!
@carolinecoward4695 ай бұрын
"Don't press to express!" ❤
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Ooh, that’s goood, Caroline! 👌
@flevah293 ай бұрын
I love you my sweet little Hummingbird 🥰 🐦 🥰💃🇨🇦🙏🙏
@violin_kingdom5 ай бұрын
Very very thankful to you 👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@agneslimsoochern39645 ай бұрын
Appreciate your sharing and your work. ❤agnes from singapore.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, Agnes! 🙏 😊 🎻
@simon0yeung5 ай бұрын
Great content! Thanks. I also switched“restless” a year ago for the freedom and better sound, and after trying out 10different chin rests and pads I’ve settled on a side mount+cloth combo. But still I have a raised shoulder at times and my fingers press more pressure than my shoulder rest times, to the point my left arm feels sore. I just somehow feel this produces a more focused sound. Still trying to figure out a more relaxed way.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Hi Simon, hope the Subtraction Game can be a good reminder for you for your left hand tension!
@kenya14225 ай бұрын
Jennifer Roig Francoli works with musicians on pain and tension and does has done youtube videos on the subject
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Great! This work is so important for so many musicians! We need to spread the word to help more musicians. :)
@catzdollz98105 ай бұрын
Apples for my teacher!!! 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Awww, that’s sweet! 😊 Royal Gala 🍎? Honey Crisp? Golden Delicious? 🍏
@fiakyono5 ай бұрын
I have been unable to find a chin rest. I am overweight and a shoulder rest because it goes hurts my jaw. I can figure out what do.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
You may want to get a custom chin rest fitting with someone qualified. I had my rest custom selected with the help of Peter Purich in Montreal. I also hear many people consult with Claire Stefani in New York. You might also check out the Kréddle chin rest: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZ6YmZhl3rHecWQ.htmlsi=LOa3oAjWGn0Uwvpp
@raymondtingting63645 ай бұрын
Yet we need different shoulder tests for different neck lengths
@duongothuy86495 ай бұрын
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@CaptKaffeine5 ай бұрын
"Lots of National Ballet Stories"....sounds like an idea for a new KZfaq video! 😀
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Yeah? Would people actually like to watch me tell ‘Tales from the Orchestra Pit’ in future videos?? I actually wrote a few blog entries on a few of my orchestra pit stories already! Dropping my violin during Sleeping Beauty, an E string popping during Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and a sword dropping in to the pit during Romeo and Juliet! 🗡️ 😳
@DivaDeb12345 ай бұрын
When I put the wood against the bone on the clavicle I feel uncomfortable.I don't have much of a chin. My chin is very small without a lot of space from the chin to the back of the neck which makes it difficult for my chin to rest on the chin rest it just slips off
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
I hope you’re able to get personal guidance from a teacher or health professional, Deb. Everyone is unique so I hope you can find a solution.
@DivaDeb12345 ай бұрын
@@violynnkuo thank you very much. I hope too.
@PIckledeggilkley5 ай бұрын
My tension moves all over my body - when I relax my shoulders or jaw it moves to my feet! It’s like having a wee beastie inside that crawls about.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
How curious! But at least you’re aware of it! 👌
@fredericlinden2 ай бұрын
The use of the legs in Piano playing is important (and nobody seems to know !). Glad you stress that importance. And the famous Jazz trumpeter Dizzie Gillespie would add this (and he is absolutely right) : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbtiqcuGr9OoZ40.html
@violynnkuo2 ай бұрын
Glad you agree, Frederic! Thanks so much for sharing that link!
@fredericlinden2 ай бұрын
@@violynnkuo I would also add that I have never met an instrumentalist (certainly not pianists) who was aware of how solid the Abs [ rectus abdominis muscles ] must be to support the upper body. We all neglect to strengthen those muscles. [ rectus abdominis - slung between the ribs and the pubic bone at the front of the pelvis. When contracting, this muscle has the characteristic bumps or bulges that are commonly called 'the six pack'. The main function of the rectus abdominis is to move the body between the ribcage and the pelvis.]. I guess I must now go to exercise :) (By the way, if we misspell 'pianist' to 'painist', there is the word 'pain' that appears !)
@violynnkuo2 ай бұрын
@@fredericlinden I would say that more important than the rectus abdominus are the deeper core muscles that are used to support posture and stability. These muscles are targeted in Pilates training, for example, and can help alleviate the more surface muscles from doing the job of BOTH supporting the body/posture AND trying to execute playing movements.
@fredericlinden2 ай бұрын
@@violynnkuo Well said !
@violynnkuo2 ай бұрын
@@fredericlinden Thank you, Frederic! Cheers!
@raymondtingting63645 ай бұрын
No shoulder rest : shoulder tension
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
For me, yes. However, for others, it’s the opposite: they find it extremely freeing!
@raymondtingting63645 ай бұрын
@@violynnkuo TQ Dr Lyn
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
@@raymondtingting6364 you’re welcome, Raymond!
@TeddyWang-bf7um5 ай бұрын
because the flexibility of fascia different , so to do the same motion , violin player with the better fascia flexiblity use less muscle fibers , so looks more relax, VICE VERSA due to most pro violin players start to learn violin since they are very young kids, so most of them had no difficulty of fasica flexibility, that is why they have the same thinking as you
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Thanks for your contribution to this conversation, Teddy!
@raymondtingting63645 ай бұрын
I got jaw problems, was clenching my jaw , result: my teeth became realigned😂😂sadly one tooth was pushed inside
@TeddyWang-bf7um5 ай бұрын
@@raymondtingting6364 & Lynn Kuo do you read Chinese?
@TeddyWang-bf7um5 ай бұрын
I has same oral problem 25 yrs ago, when I was 30yrs old. (i am 55 now) I saw lots dentists, (include two speicalist in TW)(actully my brother in law is DDS &specallist teaching in Columbia University NYC) still can solve this problem until I realized Fascia things , and I cured myself( My undergrauate degree is Plant Pathology , doctor of plants ^^)
so your logic is totally wrong! think most violin beginners have no muscle injury , why do their muscle can not relex? espeically adult! dont' tell me most adults dont' know try to use awareness to correct this problem, why don't they still can not solve they problem? So the sicrete is fascia not muscle as my last rely wrote, becasue most pro player with better fascia flexibity , they can use less muscle fiber to play violin with the motion they want according to THE SECOND Newton's LOW OF MOTION F=MA the players with less tight fascia , they need less F to do the same motion, so they can use less muscle fibers(less muscle power) to play violin, so that's why you fell you can use your wareness to concor your problem vice versa think about if your injury is not cure, can you still use your wareness to solve your violin playing troulbe so I strong recommand you to change the title of this vedio to for player after injury or a player with injury like most pro violin player & teacher, your thid kind of idea is not works for student without such so soft fascia as yours.
@TeddyWang-bf7um5 ай бұрын
muscle ? NO Actually is Fascia
@user-hr3fb5qw6d5 ай бұрын
Awful 'Vocal fry' - can't watch this annoying articulation!
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
Can’t please everyone. 🤷♀️ Impossible, right Richard? 😅
@walterwright17305 ай бұрын
You have a beautiful voice - very easy to listen and valuable information! Thank you.
@violynnkuo5 ай бұрын
@@walterwright1730Thank you, Walter! I guess everyone hears something different and has different triggers. 🤷♀️
@Once-a-while5 ай бұрын
It is an old good song I just heard in these two days.
@TeddyWang-bf7um5 ай бұрын
that's why alexsander system 's introduction video most for kids| kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppiRfM11q8XMmXU.htmlsi=ofeVAGSfBu-Vn-_1 however, un Fortunately it have been wrongfully teached for adults, even adults feel better, after alexsander system, howver most adult violin beginner still can not really solve their music instrument playing difficulty after such kind of system