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Having The Correct Violin Wrist Position Is A Must

By Lucia Weeks


The fundamental basis for skillful string music is a necessity. This begins with having the ideal viola or violin wrist position. Failure to find the right position can instigate severe faults. A buckled wrist pulls the musician's fingers into an incorrect alignment and places extreme strain on the violinist's tendons, potentially initiating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It is best for the wrist to remain straight and for the fingers to be curved.

Mastery of this formula is indispensable for any musician wishing to become proficient. Many unparalleled pieces of classical music hinge on the talents of the string section. Celebrated composers of the stature of Mozart orchestrated some of their ultimate masterpieces with prominent violins. Mozart's "A Little Nightmusic" ("Eine Kleine Nachtmusik") is understated and poised.

Symphony No. 7 in A Major is another eternal classic which has violins at the heart of Ludwig van Beethoven's characteristic composition. The magnificent and amazing Beethoven symphonies deserve their reputation as being illustrative of the utmost artistic creativeness the West has ever witnessed. Samuel Barber instils ardour and tragedy into his poignant "Adagio for Strings"; regarded as the most emotional section of his "String Quartet, Op. 11".

The incomparable melodies of the strings add so much to the sophistication and opulence of "Symphony No. 1 in C Major" by Johann Brahms. Countless wedding ceremonies would miss the special atmosphere created by Johann Pachelbel's Baroque-style violins for his "Canon in D Major". The soulful Romantic era melodies of "Serenade for Strings in C Minor" feature the delights of viola and string music characteristically composed and arranged by Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky.

The English instrument player Nigel Kennedy made his recording studio debut to perform the "Violin Concerto" by Elgar and greatly helped to introduce a new audience to classical music with his interpretation of the Vivaldi magnum opus "The Four Seasons" which sold more than two million copies. Kennedy's talent transcends musical genres; he has also featured on the "Live at the Royal Albert Hall" album by The Who, performing the phenomenal track "Baba O'Riley". He also combined his skills with Kate Bush's on her "Experiment IV".

Another child virtuoso who has crossed musical boundaries with her unique style of instrument playing is Vanessa Mae. She had recorded both the Tchaikovsky and Beethoven concerto solos by the age of 13. After this, she went on to record her own brand of pop music, often appearing in quite raunchy, skimpy outfits in her videos. Vanessa is famous for using two different kinds of violins; a Zeta Jazz electric model and the Guadagnini acoustic instrument which her parents paid 250,000 sterling, when Vanessa was just ten years old. At the tender age of thirteen, she had already played the solos from concertos by Beethoven as well as Tchaikovsky on best-selling discs.

All violinists need sound technique to properly play the brilliant music for strings by composers such as Dvorak, Shostakovich and Bach. It is crucial to become skilled at correctly positioning one's left hand, thumb, wrist and fingers. Tone, vibrato and intonation are all affected by correct posture and the way that the right hand holds the bow.

Different deportments for performing when sitting or on your feet may have as much significance for learners as violin hand position. Precise hand positioning should be bolstered by following the training technique of strumming and tapping the strings with your pinkie finger. Accurate instrument dimensions are also important for beginners.




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