I think the position of the thumb has to be flexible because we have to shift up and down the instrument, and need to operate the left hand when the thumb is in a lot of different places relative to the fingers. So this video is useful preparation because it talks about having a relaxed thumb which is comfortable forward and back when in first position. Thanks
Thank you very much, this Video ist very helpful to me. I just stopped my Vibrato Practising because I realised I was gripping to hard with my thumb. Gripping causes tensity and stiffness. It is all about Flexibility, feeling comfortable and beeing as relaxed as possible. I am working on it now and hopefully making the progress I want to. Great exercise to be more relaxed with the thumb! 🎻💕
This is paying off. My thumb moves where it likes now and my hand posture is set only by the knuckle contact point and the left elbow. Here's what I've started doing to train my left elbow to stay forward: fascia exercises. I do a slow movement against imaginary resistance bringing my left elbow forward and back to reshape my fascia. At the same time I raise and lower my right elbow against imaginary resistance as if changing strings. It feels like hugging an imaginary viola to my heart. With my fascia reshaped play posture will be natural in a few weeks. That's the theory anyway.
This is the lesson I really needed to hear! Thank you so much for all those helpful & excellent tips
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I'm a beginner. I'll add these concepts to my journey of discovery - THANK YOU!!!!!!
Great... Keep me posted on your journey!!
I think the position of the thumb has to be flexible because we have to shift up and down the instrument, and need to operate the left hand when the thumb is in a lot of different places relative to the fingers.
So this video is useful preparation because it talks about having a relaxed thumb which is comfortable forward and back when in first position.
Thanks
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Thank you very much, this Video ist very helpful to me. I just stopped my Vibrato Practising because I realised I was gripping to hard with my thumb. Gripping causes tensity and stiffness. It is all about Flexibility, feeling comfortable and beeing as relaxed as possible. I am working on it now and hopefully making the progress I want to. Great exercise to be more relaxed with the thumb! 🎻💕
Wonderful!
This is paying off. My thumb moves where it likes now and my hand posture is set only by the knuckle contact point and the left elbow. Here's what I've started doing to train my left elbow to stay forward: fascia exercises. I do a slow movement against imaginary resistance bringing my left elbow forward and back to reshape my fascia. At the same time I raise and lower my right elbow against imaginary resistance as if changing strings. It feels like hugging an imaginary viola to my heart. With my fascia reshaped play posture will be natural in a few weeks. That's the theory anyway.
That's awesome.. Keep practicing this..it keeps getting better and better.. Proud of your progress!
Some violists will stretch out their index or pinky finger now and then. Does that keep the hand loose too?
Maybe! Whatever works is good!!!