} Finger Action

Introduction to Finger Action

Hand frame Set up the hand frame from the 3rd and 4th…

“Set up the hand with the palm touching the violin. Make sure…

“Use enough momentum so that the finger presses the string to the…

Lift the finger with energy then let it drop back to the…

Lift the finger with energy and listen for the clear tap of…

While the height of finger lift and drop depends on tempo and…

Pretend the fingerboard is hot and spring off with energy. This high…

“Balance the hand to suit the task. This hand position suits the…

“Maintain your hand position while sliding your fingers. Check the different degree…

Touching the string lightly at a harmonic node creates a higher-pitched note.…

Artificial harmonics are created with a 1st finger stopped note and a…

Find a note which works as a harmonic. Play it firstly as…

A common problem is that we can grip the violin neck too…

When playing trills make sure that the lower finger contacts the string…

Regardless of whether you start on the lower or upper note of…

Practice breaks or pauses give us thinking and planning time in the…

“Practise a passage without the turn and without the trill. Then add…

For most trills the ear needs to be able to distinguish the…

Develop the trill action by concentrating on the lift and drop of…

The movement of the finger while playing left hand pizzicato is different…