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violinguy Junior Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2007 Posts: 24
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:41 pm Post subject: Trouble Reaching G String |
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As a beginner, I'm having a great deal of difficulty reaching my fingers comfortably on the G string. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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Jack Rushing Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2007 Posts: 170
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Make sure your posture, and the way you are holding the violin is correct.
Then, with a relaxed, straight, or slightly arched left wrist, bring your elbow
out to the right, so that you can look down through the C Bout, and see the
back half of your forearm. Don't grab the neck, let the thumb and forefinger move as the elbow directs. This will put your fingers in position to come
down on the G string. Then, you practice, practice, practice. |
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Becky Senior Member
Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 83
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Good advice, Jack.
How did it work for you, violin guy? |
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Gizmo Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 92 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:00 am Post subject: |
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Possibility.
Try moving your elbow to the right. _________________ I NEVER PRACTICE. I'M NOT FAMOUS YET. |
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Gizmo Member
Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 92 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 12:04 am Post subject: |
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Sorry Jack, I see that you already mentioned elbow position and covered the subject pretty well.
When I eventually learned not to strangle the neck, the elbow did suffice to "steer" the action for me. _________________ I NEVER PRACTICE. I'M NOT FAMOUS YET. |
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violinguy Junior Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2007 Posts: 24
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who replied here. After my second lesson and my instructor telling/showing me correct way to place thumb, curve fingers, and swing elbow a bit, it all seemed to work. I can now get three fingers comfortably on the G string. Thanks.
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violinguy Junior Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who replied here. After my second lesson and my instructor telling/showing me correct way to place thumb, curve fingers, and swing elbow a bit, it all seemed to work. I can now get three fingers comfortably on the G string. Thanks.
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violinguy Junior Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who replied here. After my second lesson and my instructor telling/showing me correct way to place thumb, curve fingers, and swing elbow a bit, it all seemed to work. I can now get three fingers comfortably on the G string. Thanks.
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