MUS-4936R Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Fidgeting, Jerky, Violin Technique
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Principles of movement in string playing video 2. Beautiful string playing is the result of orderly movement of strings and players. String instruments and string players come in all sizes, and good playing movements can be learned at any age. Is the first essential of good movements when playing a stringed instrument. The body must be lightly balanced so that every one of its parts is free to move at all times. Keep the joints and limbs flexible and balanced as if floating in the air. Immobility in any part of the body breeds excessive and unnecessary tension. The instrument is supported by a balanced hold. The neck must not be stiff while holding the violin or viola. It is the weight of the head that balances most of the instruments weight. The weight of the bow arm is partially balanced by the instrument and the left arm. Avoid tension by gripping or supporting the bow excessively.
