How to Hold the Violin
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How to Hold the Violin
Introduction
The violin is the main melody instrument of the symphony orchestra. It is a fine instrument for a music student to begin at an early age.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
1
Step One
Find a private area with a straight-back chair and a music stand.
2
Step Two
Take the violin out of its case and place the instrument base on your lap.
3
Step Three
Pluck each string using your right or left thumb to test its tension and hear its pitch.
4
Step Four
Use a pitch pipe or a piano to tune your violin to G - D - A - E. ("E" is the top space on the treble clef on your sheet music. "G" is below the second ledger line of the treble clef.)
5
Step Five
Wrap your left hand around the upper body where the neck and fingerboard extend from the instrument.
6
Step Six
Place the base of the violin and the black chin rest below your chin.
7
Step Seven
Bring your left shoulder around so it's under the chin rest and forms a support from below.
8
Step Eight
Keep the violin level using your left hand. Your shoulder and chin provide firm, but easy contact and support.
9
Step Nine
Be comfortable and relaxed.
Tips & Warnings
- A shoulder pad or shoulder rest that attaches to the base of the instrument often helps the young student support the violin. These cost between $12 and $35.