Use the arm to move the hand and fingers not just across strings but also from low to high positions and back. This exercise takes …read more
Violin Left Hand - page 3
Set Up Left Hand from 3rd Finger
When you establish the hand frame from the 3rd finger you can tune the 3rd finger to the open string below, as both notes are …read more
A Major Scale
The A Major scale on the A and E strings uses the Mid Finger Pattern with 2nd and 3rd fingers close. The one-octave scale starting …read more
Start in 4th Position
Starting in 4th position or higher allows you to rest the palm of the hand against the body of the instrument. This gives stability to …read more
Start in 1st Position
As shown in the last clip, starting in 4th position or higher gives stability to your hand frame. When we move to 1st position we …read more
4th Finger Pizzicato – Add Other Fingers
Pluck the string with your left-hand 4th finger to develop a good finger action of the 4th finger. Many beginner methods start out with 1st, …read more
Left-Hand Frame Exercise
Setting up the hand to accomodate a free fingerfall of the 4th finger is vital for all fast clear playing. Play 4th finger notes alternating …read more
Martelé & Pizzicato
Placing the left-hand finger before the bowstroke is an essential component of well-coordinated passagework. Play with martelé bowstroke or pizzica… New members register here for …read more
Finger Before Bow – Schradieck
Many basic challenges of coordination are due to a late left-hand finger action. The finger may not be set up ready to play before the …read more
A Major Scale
Depending on the circumstances, we may need to hold fingers down or lift them. We hold fingers down for the following reasons: the finger will …read more