Left index finger problem

    
Left index finger problem    11:26 on Thursday, January 25, 2007          

la_divina
(6 points)
Posted by la_divina

Hi all,
I am a new violin student and I recently noticed that the bottom of my index finger touches the fingerboard while fingering notes. It's as though the index finger supports my other fingers because it was impossible to play when I tried not doing it. Any ideas?


Re: Left index finger problem    18:11 on Friday, January 26, 2007          

stringcrazy
(1 point)
Posted by stringcrazy

Hey. I don't quite get what you mean, but I think I can help. Try relaxing your left wrist. Sit up straight and make sure your violin is the right size. Hope this helps.


Re: Left index finger problem    00:59 on Saturday, January 27, 2007          

la_divina
(6 points)
Posted by la_divina

Thanx for the tip stringcrazy, but I've already done that. I'm sorry I can't be more specific about what's going on, it looks like the part of the finger that connects to the hand is always touching the fingerboard. Dunno, maybe you're right, my arm needs to relax more. Thanks!


Re: Left index finger problem    11:07 on Saturday, January 27, 2007          

la_divina
(6 points)
Posted by la_divina

Thank you so much. I do have a teacher who told me that it's normal for this part of the finger to touch the fingerboard...I just wanted a second opinion as well. No intonation problems so far and everything feels comfortable.


Re: Left index finger problem    05:04 on Monday, January 29, 2007          

nengshin
(28 points)
Posted by nengshin

Hi, i also think that it is normal. I am also a new student, and that is what i intentionally do so that i can practice my fingers in the fingerboard. my teacher says i should do it so that my fingers will get used in the positioning in the fingerboard. I think you will be able to let go of that habit someday as you go along with difficult and harder pieces. I dont know if this is what you mean by your post but i hope my input helps. God bless on you Lessons.


Re: Left index finger problem    11:17 on Monday, January 29, 2007          

la_divina
(6 points)
Posted by la_divina

That's exactly what my teacher also said. He said it's inevitable until my fingers get used to where the notes on the fingerboard are. Good luck with your lessons too!!


   




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