Tips for Left Hand Violin Technique
If we compare a violinist to a singer, then our left hand is like our vocal cords. We change pitch with our vocal cords and also with our left hand. Before we can ever concern ourselves with articulation or speed, we must develop good left hand form: relaxed, and properly oriented on the violin for our own personal body type. Once we have good left hand form, anything is possible! Playing in tune, vibrato, shifting, and wicked speed!
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Sample LH technique lesson from Suzuki book 1
More tips from Unit 3 of Fabulous Fundamentals.
Videos about left hand violin technique
Blog posts and articles
50 Shades of Violin Vibrato
Free worksheet which helps violin students expand their vibrato palette by exploring 9 different combinations of vibrato speed and width.
Independent Fingers vs. Block Fingers on Violin
What is the block fingers method for the left hand on violin? Come find out and see why I teach the “spider fingers” method instead for violin technique.
Can Old Hands Learn New Tricks….like Vibrato?
Yes, old hands can learn violin vibrato. Ready my tips for how to train your hands to do vibrato.
5 Ways to Fix a Collapsing Pinky
5 easy tips to fix a collapsing pinky finger for violinists.
Is this common problem hurting your violin vibrato?
Whether you are working with an in-person teacher to learn vibrato, or are trying to learn violin vibrato online, watch out for this common problem.
5 Tips for Minimizing (and Coping with) Callouses
Callouses are normal and can be beneficial for violinists, buy they can be excessive. If yours bother you, here are some tips.
How to Play Violin with Big Fingers
Yes, you can play the violin with large fingers. Here are some tips.
Damn That Opposeable Thumb!!!
They say that opposeable thumbs are what enabled Humans to adapt and evolve technologically. In the world of violin playing, those darn thumbs can create problems…but it’s easy to solve. Read on.