How to Hold the Violin Properly

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How to Hold the Violin Properly. Struggling with holding the violin properly? Do you have pain and you can never get comfortable? Your violin hold is the foundation to how you play the violin and really can make or break or your success on the violin. If you can't hold the violin properly you will most not likely be able to play the violin well. In this video discover how to hold the violin properly.
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#HeatherKaye #violintechnique #violintonetips #violinprotone Do you want to know how to hold the violin properly? Do you struggle with holding the violin? In this video, I give you the four secrets to holding the violin properly:
How to hold the violin with your shoulder and jaw without pain
How to position the left hand while playing the violin
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How to position the left elbow while playing the violin
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@avneetgirgamer919 5 дней назад

Thank you for these tips!!❤ It helped me a lot!!!!😊

@T-Slider Год назад

❤ Start with the 4th finger! Brilliant!

@mohamednizar590 Год назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DEMONSTRATING HOW TO HOLD THE. VIOLIN & WE LOOK FORWARD YOUR OTHER LESSONS TO FOLLOW...

@HeatherKaye Год назад

You are most welcome

@davidallen527 Год назад

Such a cool instrument Love guitar but going to try to make time for the violin too so cool! Thanks for the great pointers!

@chanchalchakraborty3953 2 года назад

Thank You. Madam. Very very Nice

@pinedovestudio2816 Год назад

Thank you, I found this video very helpful for a adult who decided pick up her violin again after decade. A excellent refresher.

@HeatherKaye Год назад

Congrats for picking up the violin again!!! That is awesome. Keep us posted how you are getting along.

@SelfcareSofie 3 года назад

Priceless advice!

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Thank you! Thank you for watching.

@cindyuden7473 2 года назад

So helpful. Thank you!

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Glad you found it helpful. You may like the latest version of this video. You can check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2J6-VWgb7I.html

@deezculturedhusbandoredhea8777 Год назад

Helped a lot! Thank you!

@HeatherKaye Год назад

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@uvainstruments 3 года назад

Thanks,, everything helps.

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Very glad you found it helpful. How is your violin hold coming along?

@impravinkumar512 3 года назад

Great information ❤️

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Glad you found it helpful. You may enjoy the remake here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2J6-VWgb7I.html

@ZJStrudwick 3 года назад

Sounds like an utterly gigantic room!

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

yes it was...It was the rehearsal hall for the orchestra I was playing for at the time in Gabrovo, Bulgaria.

@yura2424 3 года назад

1:21 Start

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Thanks

@heragolez7143 3 года назад

WOW.. THANKS

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@SupremeArtistry Год назад

I'm a quite good observer; however, I'm glad you created this video because you just confirmed that I need to space out my hand. You described what I was doing previously doing wrong when practicing vibrato....Lol, thank you. Keep up the videos!! I'm your new subscriber!! 🙂🙂

@HeatherKaye Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for subscribing!

@raymondpaenga9027 2 года назад

This has been the hardest thing for me to master, I can hold the violin right every time no pain you are so precious,

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

YAY! super glad the video helped you.

@bugibug2919 4 года назад

thank you so much!! i'm relearning the violin after not playing it for a few years and your videos are such a lifesaver :')

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Congrats! So glad you find the videos helpful. Thanks for watching. What is your relearning strategy plan?

@terrencesantino2261 3 года назад

i dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me

@bobwerber2984 4 года назад

Great stuff

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thank you for watching :)

@shlmel 4 года назад

🎻 Heather Kay, thanks 🎻

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.

@Jimaction1 3 года назад

I'm a Beginner at 52. Your video saved me years of learning the proper technique. Thank you for sharing this with us.

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@PLA8thRt 3 года назад

yes the last part about providing a gap or space and to not strangle the violin is superb information to have when starting in your basics. Unfortunately I learned at a young age through a classroom setting and this was never stressed upon. This led to many difficulties in performing vibrato by the time I was in middle school. Please do yourself a favor and make sure to look up these basic but important methodologies of correctly holding a violin. If you have only just started but have built a habit of strangling the violin, please, reteach yourself as soon as you can even if the improper way is working.

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your comment and stressing the importance of setting a proper foundation at the beginning. It indeed makes a huge difference in progression. Many people also don't want to take the time to relearn. How is your violin hold now?

@ronalynnamocatcat1786 3 года назад

Thank you so much your lessons really help☺️

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Hi Lucy! So happy to hear. How long have you been playing violin?

@rajendravarma7517 3 года назад

That was super helpful.A huge thanks from India.

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Glad it helped! You may also find the remake helpful. You can watch it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2J6-VWgb7I.html

@brendachatterjee1758 5 лет назад

Very Rey helpful ... thank you

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

@billsabiadrums 7 лет назад

You are a very good teacher. My main instrument is the drum set but I've been studying the violin for a while now. Your explanations are very clear.

@HeatherKaye 7 лет назад

Excellent! Thanks for watching Bill. How long have you been studying the violin?

@banjiddle 5 лет назад

bill sabia I think it is important that other instrument players understand and learn from other instrumentalist about the correct way of playing. I went from piano and mandolin to violin.

@raymondpaenga9027 2 года назад

Yeah I should of paid for this 3 years ago I feel so dumb

@anshumansoni2703 5 лет назад

Very nice video. All the tips are very nice and helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are so welcome.

@marciovilla9388 6 лет назад

This is really nice it’s really helping me learn how to hold a violin 🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻💯🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😊😊😊😊😊😊

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

AWESOME!!!! So excited for you.

@lazycat7636 3 года назад

This was a life-saver! Thank you so much, my teacher didn't stop to teach me the basics, so I found it very difficult to play with a tense hand and wrong position. I went on all the way till now. I wish I knew this earlier ;-; Thank you 💜

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@썬샤인77 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!!

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

@error-ni4pp 3 года назад

I wish i were Heather 😔

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

lol

@banjiddle 5 лет назад

Excellent teaching! I like the review. The concept of bringing the violin to me is great. Thank you Heather!

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are so welcome Terry! Thank you for watching. How is the violin coming along for you?

@rahulramachandran0487 4 года назад

Thanks from india✌😘

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

@markj4226 4 года назад

Great vid! I tend to have repeated problems with this

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

It is always good to investigate your foundation. Thanks for watching!

@axlcrush 3 года назад

My left thumb helps hold the violin up, but the base of 2nd finger doesn’t prevent the rotation/slippage of the violin. For this latter reason I need a shoulder rest. To free up my 2nd finger. If I rely purely on head to hold the violin, I develop tension.

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

sounds right. Great observation.I am sure you will feel more comfortable with a shoulder rest

@dietmarterdenge5864 6 лет назад

Dear Heahter - THANK you very much for theese explanations. Its helps me a very lot and good to see and watch and feel a person, who explaines with knowlege and heart.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!

@rongodin2447 9 лет назад

Thanks for your time. Better today, I have watched the videos several times before but watched again. I think the carpel tunnel was aggravating lots of things in my arm. I am practicing the thumb position, not easy after habits formed playing the mandolin for years!! thanks again, Ron

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

ooooh I hope your carpel tunnel has settled down. Thanks for watching!

@DieterLo1 2 года назад

Thanks for good advise! Yesterday in an age of 66 started to learn Violin!

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

AWESOME!!!! Congrats! Very proud of you. Keep us posted how it goes!

@DieterLo1 2 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Each day there is a little success. May be shall make a video after some time how I started and which difficulties and how I overcame. It needs strong will and patience and enough time to practice different things…Greetings from Germany!

@jillianrodriguez594 5 лет назад

Hey, your video helped alot.I'm in sixth grade and just got my violin, i didn't even know how to hold it.But your video really helped me thanks!

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Yay!!! So glad to hear. How is the violin going for you?

@jaredspence3020 5 лет назад

I've played guitar for 15 years and bought a violin last weekend. I've picked up a lot of the left hand technique very quickly and I'm playing bow exercises for 2/3 of my practice to try to catch it up. When I got the violin my guitarist ego said I should avoid the shoulder rest and play like a real violinist. After seeing that even many pros use a shoulder rest, as well as watching this video, I am heading back to the store tomorrow to look at shoulder rests. Thank you.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! How is the violin coming along for you?

@mohamedelmaizi69 4 года назад

Merci professeur. Cette leçon est fondamentale pour tous débutants elle. doit être souvent. revue Tank you verry. much

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

de rien :) Thank you for watching :)

@jjd680 11 лет назад

Thanks Heather for the tips!

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!

@jonplopp6643 5 лет назад

Concise and very helpful. Very mature, male, violin starter (67) So much discomfort and completely unable to hold instrument with jaw and shoulder ( I think I'm of normal shape) So; going to invest in a centre 'chin' rest. All your advice about putting the violin to yourself, as with many other instruments, comfort, posture etc. so very important. Will now persevere in correct manner. Thanks again

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

You are so welcome. How did your center mount chinrest work out for you?

@davidxu6877 6 лет назад

Finally the video that is useful there is that one you tuber that had 5 mill subs but I don’t understands but I understand this small channel

@HeatherKaye 6 лет назад

I may be small but mighty lol

@jaguarcesar 4 года назад

Thank you so much dear teacher Heather for this great lesson! I send you a lot of kisses and blessings! You're the best! 😸🎻🌷

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thank you for watching. Sending tons of violin high vibes and love right back to you :)😊

@lightshineministries3549 7 лет назад

Great videos Heather. Making them required watching for my students :)

@HeatherKaye 7 лет назад

Awesome! So great to hear! If you like the videos, you may enjoy my exercise books. They are great for teaching! www.onlineviolineducation.com/books/

@deeprajbangshi5521 5 лет назад

Good teaching..... My main instrument is Guitar. but I have been trying to play Violin .

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

YAY! How is it going so far?

@garrysmith8320 4 года назад

Hi Heather, It's a very rainy morning in Scotland and you've just brightened it up. I'm a guitarist of many years:) Been struggling to play violin over last few years. Can't get comfortable - chin rest/shoulder rest issues! Driving me crazy!! I purchased new chin rest and Kuhn shoulder rest recently. You're video has been very helpful, however, I've not quite nailed it. Any advice would be wonderful? Thank you

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Hi Garry. How is your violin hold coming along? Have you gotten more comfortable?

@garrysmith8320 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Hi Heather, thank you so much for your message. How nice of you to ask about my violin hold. I will be honest and say that, although your excellent demonstration helped, I still get frustrated with the 'hold' - either I'm anatomically challenged or just a neurotic amateur violin player:) I have had difficulty finding a teacher in my area and you're a bit far away for a private lesson, lol. I go for a while, thinking I've solved it, then back it comes! Neuroses? I will persevere. Thank you once more for your kindness. Regards, g

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Garry Smith hello from Bulgaria. I have been teaching online going in 10 years now. :) no one is too far away lol. I would be happy to investigate your violin hold and see what we can do to get you more comfortable. The best way for us to work together is via video exchange or private sessions. You can get more deets here heatherkayeviolin.com/studio/

@Yojata 4 года назад

Hi Heather, thank you so much for posting this explanation! I've saw your video at the end of day 1 during my challenge of trying to learn the violin in 1 week. I saw multiple videos on this specific topic and thought yours was most useful. It helped me discover that I had to buy a shoulder rest. Still I'm not super comfortable, while playing, but perhaps I just need some more time or it is technique. If you have a moment to look at my vlog and see how I'm playing on day 4, it would be pretty cool to get some feedback from you and tips on maybe what video's to watch to take it to the next level of comfort and skill. Thanks again, keep up the good work:)!

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thank you for watching. How is the violin coming along for you?

@youssefabdelkhalek2499 7 лет назад

Thank you soo muchh

@HeatherKaye 7 лет назад

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching!

@homeofcreation 4 года назад

Damn, you are good!

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thank you. Thanks for watching :)

@garyjohnson9037 7 лет назад

I gather the violin and other musical instruments were not created for left handed people....when I was little left handed people were expected to learn how to adapt to a right handed world..however, i do enjoy listening..thank you for the tips...peace

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

I have taught many left handed students. Left handers actually have alot of pluses as violinists. The violin was not position as it is to cater to right handed people. Thanks for watching.

@mollyvanmade 8 лет назад

Thank you so much Heather! Very helpful. My violin keeps slipping off my shoulder after playing for awhile

@HeatherKaye 8 лет назад

You are most welcome. Sounds like you need to investigate your shoulder rest and chin rest set up.

@colinhesketh4710 7 лет назад

Mine has been falling off for 3 years! Thinking of switching to another instrument very soon.

@sherinepeterson9519 3 года назад

Don’t give up!go to a shop and try out shoulder pads! May just need it lengthened

@ahmedhelmy9040 5 лет назад

i love you ...

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

haha thanks. Sending you love too.

@rongodin2447 9 лет назад

Hello Heather, Thanks for the 4 secrets of holding the violin. There are 2 things I have a tough time with, facing my palm towards the neck is painful and I can seem to keep it parallel to the fingerboard. Number 2 is what to do with my thumb, I just can't seem to find a comfortable place for it after more than a year of trying!!! Thanks, Ron

@HeatherKaye 9 лет назад

How is your left elbow Ron? do you have it under the violin enough? Have you seen this video? it may help you with your thumb. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TADwVwQWSco.html

@billsabiadrums 7 лет назад

8 years. What's amazing is learning how to play the violin has made me a better drummer. Who knew?

@HeatherKaye 7 лет назад

@billsabiadrums 7 лет назад

thanks for your reply. i enjoy watching your videos.

@BDRHDG 3 года назад

What about people with short Pinky short fingers is there a video on that what size of violin should one use if we have short fingers I have like a baby Pinky

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Still use a full size. Bringing the elbow under the violin more helps out with those short pinkies :)

@savagemako17 5 лет назад

As I've noted in another video of yours. You, like most good players of any string instruments and piano, have remarkably long,slender fingers. There is no underestimating how much easier it is to get over the beginning hurdles with such attributes. Your pinky is longer than any of my fingers by far. I'd love to try tackling this instrument. Are there any pointers you might have for those of us who are not genetically predisposed to learning the violin?

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Long fingers but thin at the tips which makes doublestop fifths in higher positions rather difficult :) Yes for shorter fourth fingers - bring the left elbow under the violin even more.

@nachosun_ 3 года назад

Thank you so much. I had a bad violin teacher for the first 7 YEARS of my violin playing who told me to put my CHIN on my chinrest(among other stupid things). I've gotten better at playing the violin in 2 months than i have my first 7 years.

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Good thing you got away from the bad teacher....7 years is a long time.

@seanrea5882 7 лет назад

I havn't been practicing for very long and I've really appreciated and enjoyed your excellent - very clear tutorials. Your four secrets make perfect sense to me and I will follow them as best I can and hopefully avoid developing bad habits (although I'm sure I should find a teacher soon) Could you please recommend a good shoulder rest for me. I am tall and skinny with a long neck. I purchased a cheap "Fom" shoulder rest .. but I can feel a lot of tension. I note you use a "Kun Bravo" .. should I invest in something like this.. Keep up the fantastic work.. You are a constant inspiration. Sean

@HeatherKaye 7 лет назад

Sean thank you so much for commenting. I wrote a blog post about shoulder rests you may find helpful. www.onlineviolineducation.com/shoulder-rest/ I would highly recommend a Kun but no need for it to be a Bravo.

@kufubear 3 года назад

Hi I have a question, how do you stop holding the finger board with full grasp? (I'm still a beginner but it will be nice to stop holding the keyboard like that) love your tutorial 🥰

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching! You may find this video helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5E_I5x4JGms.html

@vibe-2024 2 года назад

Is it normal if my jaw kind of hurts even if I'm doing it correctly

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Not really....the jaw should not hurt. Be sure there is no space between your neck and the violin.

@Serendipity-nh2uk 3 года назад

Thank youuu. This video is so helpful I love it! I have a slight problem though, my pegs keep slipping. I have tried sandpaper and soap but they still slip! I am so done, what do I do?

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Sounds like you need to use a dampit. amzn.to/2WSnoTZ When the pegs start to slip it is most likely due to a dry climate and the wood shrinks. Cold, dry winter weather could be the cause. The dampit helps you regulate the humidity for your violin. Keep me posted!

@sherinepeterson9519 3 года назад

Chaulk?

@deanroddey2881 3 года назад

The secret for me was the centered chin rest. The shoulder rest helped a lot, but the chin rest position was the thing that was killing me. I just added violin to my arsenal. I still sound like a dying cat but I'm working out the physical stuff early and often. I can now easily hold the violin without any left hand support without feeling like I'm auditioning for The Exorcist. The left mounted chin rest made me feel like i was having to turn my head backwards almost, and it was impossible to find any reasonable compromise of chin/shoulder rest positions.

@HeatherKaye 2 года назад

Super excited that you are feeling more comfortable now playing the violin! Thank you for sharing!

@kukusnest65 4 года назад

Do you have that Flesch modified at all? Looks high - I like it. Using the Berber but think that a raised Flesch might be better for me. On my other fiddle I have the standard Guarneri and I find I'm actually utilizing the part that straddles the tail piece. So...think it's time to ditch it. thanks. Great video btw

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

No modifications. Carl Flesch chinrest with a hump :)

@kuntarinirahsilawati920 5 лет назад

Thank u. It's true, if u hold it incorrectly, u wont be able to master techniques as u strange the violin. I arrive to that point now. After years practising, I've just realize my holding position is not correct. Now I hv to restart from zero again.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Unfortunately, that is the case for many violinists. You may enjoy my Fantastic Fundamentals 5 day challenge to help you out with your foundation investigation. heatherkayeviolin.com/fundamentals-challenge/

@muhammadsteinberg 5 лет назад

Good advice! 15+ times the word secret was said!...I'm going to report her to the ultra secret society of violinist. They'll deal with her for divulging this ultra secret tips on how to play the violin. Honestly there is no secret! Get the proper training and practice, practice, practice, practice, practice take a break because you'll need it. Practice some more.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Very funny.

@fernandogiunta1169 6 лет назад

Gracias

@HeatherKaye 6 лет назад

You are most welcome.

@hgdge 5 лет назад

My violing didnt come with a shoulder rest so what do i do?

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Violins don't "come with shoulder rests." You have to buy them separately.

@Judexy22 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for this video. I have always been laughed at when I said that this is logically a Jaw rest not a Chin rest. Your advice is so valuable. Thanks again. Majority wins. So, it is a Chin rest !

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Yes agreed. Technically it should be called a jaw rest right lol. Thanks for watching. How is the violin coming along for you?

@Judexy22 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Hi ! I have been on and off with my Violin and Viola ! In fact, I have not amounted to much ! Cheers and Blessings.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

@@Judexy22 why do you find it hard to be consistent? Is it a time issue?

@Judexy22 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Indeed yes ! I was always very busy. Further, I was on my own as regards learning to play the Violin. The first reason must be a lie ! I guess that I could have found time if I really wanted to. The second reason must be the true one. Being on my own, not much help was available. The sound was always terrible. I ended up with 4 Violins and a Viola and a lot of broken Strings ! Shame !!!!!

@Heath75032 5 лет назад

not enough echo

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Very funny. Watch the remake - no echo. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2J6-VWgb7I.html

@usernamemykel 3 года назад

I hope by now , 2020, that your audio is no longer bouncing so harshly of all the solid surfaces around you. You need some sound absorbers, such as carpeting, curtains, soft furniture, and/or maybe some professional gear. Also, your volume is too loud (compared to others YTs I've been watching prior to yours), and woke up the lady upstairs.

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Super excited you watched the video and took the time to comment. You may like the remake better. Pretty sure I have it as a linked card in the upper right hand corner but you can check it out here. How to Hold the Violin for Beginners and Beyond ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2J6-VWgb7I.html Happy Practicing!

@diosgenes 4 года назад

what came first the violin or the viola?

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

violin

@marcyhoke1720 4 года назад

Thanks for this video! I haven't held a violin since I was 12, and now I remember why- i find it very painful! I cant seem to get the violin in the right position- it hurts both my jaw and my collarbone to try to hold it up with no hands. Its like its too heavy. I know its a cheap beginner violin, but should it be so heavy that I cant hold it up like that? perhaps I need a different shoulder rest? which do you recommend? I have bruises on my collarbone and jaw just from trying it.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Marcy! Yes, definitely investigate a shoulder rest. I use Bravo Kun but a normal Kun for a full size instrument is what you want to start with. Then it makes a difference in comfort where exactly sits the shoulder rest. After this and you still have issues definitely check into the chin rest. Keep me posted how it goes for you.

@marcyhoke1720 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Thank you so much! I will definitely let you know how it goes :)

@marcyhoke1720 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Hi- I just wanted to post an update. I bought the Kun shoulder rest, and then a soft chin cover, and -WOW- what a difference! I can actually hold it with no hands and no pain!. Thank you so much for your advice. Now on to actually learning how to play :D

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

@@marcyhoke1720 YAY!!! Super excited for you :) What are your plans for learning how to play? Do you have a teacher you are working with?

@marcyhoke1720 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye Thanks! I am just trying it myself by watching RU-vid and stuff. I know my practice sessions are far in between and few so its taking me longer to figure everything out ;( (Your videos are very helpful btw :D)

@abi2270 9 лет назад

Thanks Heather. I've played for many years and I think I should switch to a center chin-rest but they end up being too tall for my neck which puts a strain on it. I've tried using poly-pad shoulder rests and viva la musica shoulder rest but my shoulders get tired. Not sure what to use.

@HeatherKaye 9 лет назад

Abi Have you tried the center mount without a hump? Do both shoulders get tired or only one? You may just try a washcloth or handkerchief if you find the shoulder rests too high.

@JordanRiehm 7 лет назад

So, most of the books I've used and some other videos I've seen say that the violin neck makes contact when playing with the side of the thumb, and the side of the palm beneath the first joint on index, and I' usually lift my hand away to get some freedom for vibrato. They also say not to squeeze and there should be a space underneath. Are you saying there should be a space when playing regular notes on the side of palm beneath index?

@HeatherKaye 7 лет назад

You may find this post helpful www.onlineviolineducation.com/left-hand-posture-for-violin/

@JVenom_ 5 лет назад

yoooooooo so that's why my left shoulder got so high whoops getting new shoulder rest pronto

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

YES!! How did the shoulder rest work for you?

@coyotelightning6881 6 лет назад

My neck is do long. No matter how high i raise the sholder rest I have to tilt my head over to hold the violin.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Have you looked into longer legs for your shoulder rest and a higher chin rest?

@46cordas17 8 лет назад

Thanks very much for the tips Heather. I've been holding my violin wrong for a long time and I've noticed only after watching this video (: Now I need to work hard in order to lose old habits. Thanks

@HeatherKaye 8 лет назад

Thanks for watching and good luck!

@oyomaonoro6110 4 года назад

Can the positioning still be accurate even without a shoulder rest?

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

yes. Depends on the heighth of your neck.

@monkafire3970 6 лет назад

First of all, thank you for your videos, most instruction I've followed as a self learner has been from them. I am a slightly advanced beginner and I pay meticulous attention to the rules. Keep the bow in center, keep the left wrist straight, bring the violin to your chin, elbows not to high or to low. It's a lot to keep track of but I am getting fluid enough to be able to focus on playing instead of all technique. Today was the longest session I've played, roughly six hours but I'm forced to put the violin down for the night because my collar bone is aching. I am still a bit stiff in the wrists and left arm. Of course, I have no one to observe me and sometimes I find that I've fallen into a slouch when sitting though I mostly practice standing up. Would you happen to know the mechanics that would cause the pain in my collar bone or is it perhaps the shoulder rest? I do have a very pronounced collar bone. Thank you very much.

@monkafire3970 6 лет назад

As a supplement, there were no sensitive spots directly on my collar bone though the pain was localized there, about 3/4's the way in towards my neck. I stretched the whole region and feel better but want t avoid future occurences. Also, I am using a shoulder rest that prevents the necessity to raise shoulder or crane neck and changed my chin rest that is more flat, less sculpted so there's less pressure on my jaw. Any input is appreciated.

@monkafire3970 6 лет назад

Resolved: I signed up for a 30 minute tutoring and I was holding the violin too high, causing pulling in my shoulder and also resolved some wrist tension. Sometimes you just need a trained set of eyes and an outside perspective. Cheers.

@himanshusuthar7158 3 года назад

It is odd to see a video related to music with such bad audio. Why would you ever shoot a video in an empty room with smooth walls?

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Why would I ever shoot a video in an empty room with smooth walls? Because at that time it was the only place I had available to make videos for my followers. It was my orchestra rehearsal hall. You may prefer the remake ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CitFcQDsX7s.html

@himanshusuthar7158 3 года назад

@@HeatherKaye I knew there had to be a logical explanation to it. Thank you for your video. I am a newbie too.

@willb3698 6 лет назад

Ahh, yes, Excellent. It may surprise you to know a GOOD double bass teacher will always go through this with a new Bass student, as all Double Bassists are encouraged to bring a violin (theirs or another's) to the first lesson. (Forgive me if you know this already): The violin must be held, by the neck - comfortably, yet firmly, and in your strongest / dominant hand (Yes, the latter goes against many teachings). The type of grip is not important at this stage. The student must let the arm holding the instrument fall down the side of the body and slightly _behind_ the hips (imagine holding a full shopping bag by the handles as you walk). Once Settled as above, one must breathe, relax the shoulders whilst becoming aware of the "weight" of the instrument - perhaps even guessing and verbalising this to the Teacher. Finally - with as much energy one can muster - the student must HURL the violin AS FAR as possible (note: a wall may be used in place of distance). If it is a group session the Double Bass students or their parent's may engage in a "bet" of their own making - perhaps number of splinters or how "far" the instrument travelled etc. Take note: There is a movement of more fundamental Contrabassists (more relevant in the Baroque arena) who feel that this method should extend to the Violinist too. Now, I have seen it, and it certainly *does* make for a jolly and active little concerto, but it IS rather debatable that this actually existed at the time of 'Rebel et al. After all: We are not Heathens. Of course, quarter and yardage is always given to those who prefer the double bass or Violione Contra-Basse to be in the foreground. I believe the "curtain method" (players of these "little neck-basses" play BEHIND a curtain or, indeed, another room/building). And Thank you so much for your great lessons, and may I kindly recommend a Lapel or Lavallière microphone to help us hear you. It is sometimes difficult with the screechy scratchy banshee wailing in my ears. Sincerely, General (ret). William-William O.B.E.

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Yes, this video was made seven years ago in the only place I had available at the time, my orchestra rehearsal hall in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. Since then, I am now playing with a new orchestra in a different town and my most recent videos are now being made in my small seaside flat in Sveti Vlas on the Black Sea. You can check out my latest video here....no banshees. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xb6-D-QT--4.html

@jeromegoodwin3848 6 лет назад

I am 80 and have violin I wish to learn but years ago I hut my left Collor bome and it hurts my shoulder to hold my left hand in the proper position what can I do?

@poukit.2833 3 года назад

Voice quality is too low. You may record the video in different room.

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

Check out the remake here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-C2J6-VWgb7I.html

@kodama44 5 лет назад

The link for your FB is connected to something weird...

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

Thank you. I fixed it.

@kodama44 4 года назад

@@HeatherKaye thanks!

@Rustynail-k9n 6 лет назад

The violin you are holding looks very big is it 4\4 ? or maybe the camera add few inches

@HeatherKaye 6 лет назад

It is a full size.

@joedebono4012 3 года назад

How do you present your violin from getting stolen you put it in a Viola case ha ha

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

haha

@ahh1180 3 года назад

Secret number 5: use your hand...

@HeatherKaye 3 года назад

and your brain :)

@dannyhashim3199 5 лет назад

Jaw rest sounds funny 🤣🤣🤣 but its actually true. 😅😅😅

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

It is :)

@mohammedblushi151 6 лет назад

WHICH BRAND VIOLIN THIS

@HeatherKaye 4 года назад

American made. Albert Karr 1928

@deltafour1212 10 лет назад

I am SO glad I watched this video. I was holding my violin all wrong. I always thought the chin rest was for the chin until I saw this. Thank you for the tips!

@HeatherKaye 9 лет назад

YAY!!! I am so excited for you. It really should be called a jaw rest :)

@usernamemykel 9 лет назад

Thanks for the instruction : ) Two things though - find a room with less echo, probably one with carpeting and drapes, and your audio will be much better. The second item is "slope" - yes, one puts the violin out at about 45degrees, with the strings parallel to the ground, but what of the slope angle of the violin to the ground?

@HeatherKaye 9 лет назад

usernamemykel Thanks for the audio tip. I no longer record in that room. It is the rehearsal hall for the chamber orchestra I perform with here in Bulgaria. As far as the angle of the instrument to the ground it should be flat like a table. Definitely not drooping down and only angling slightly higher than horizontal for a short amount of time perhaps in musical movement of the body. The violin has energy and it is lost when angled to the ground. Great questions.