The anatomy of the hand, in particular the cross tendon between the 3rd and 4th fingers, means that we need to give special attention to …read more
Finger Independence
Table-Top Finger Exercises
“Practise your finger taps. Notice how the 3rd finger is more difficult to lift than the other fingers. Practise your 1/3 and 2/4 in combination.” …read more
Independence Exercise 1
Set up the hand frame from the 3rd finger and then practise tapping the 1st finger to encourage the independence of that finger. Also try …read more
Independence Exercise 2
The first exercise here develops the independence of the 2nd and 4th fingers against the 1st and 3rd fingers. The second exercise encourages the in… …read more
Tap Fingers while Bowing
A common problem is to press too tightly with the 1st and 2nd fingers while playing the violin. Try this exercise to help release pressure …read more
Finger Taps with Harmonic Touch
Coordinating the lift and drop of fingers is an important issue in clarity of articulation, especially when playing chords or double stops. Practis… New members …read more
Exercise after Gerle – 1st Position
This exercise develops the independence of 3rd and 4th fingers, especially lifting the 3rd finger while other fingers are held down. An independence e… New …read more
Exercise after Gerle – 4th Position
Finger independence exercises help us develop an efficient hand frame with springy finger action. Silent practice helps us concentrate on the quali… New members register …read more