The finger releases to the top of the string, as if playing a harmonic, and the thumb responds by also releasing pressure on the violin …read more
Release Pressure
One-Finger Arpeggio
“Make sure you release the pressure of the finger before shifting and listen for the new note before putting the finger down again. Make sure …read more
Thumb Under Violin Neck
“If the thumb is pressing release the tension and place it underneath the neck at the nail joint. This will help you monitor the tension …read more
Close Up View of Thumb Under
In this close up view we can see: 1. The hand position remains stable throughout the finger exercises. 2. There is a slight release in …read more