Lesson 01

The hold

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Rest the violin so the left hand is free and the scroll stays up.

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In class

Set the violin on the collarbone, turn the head to hold it, and let the left thumb rest lightly. The teacher watches the wrist. You do not press the strings yet.

After this lesson you can

Keep the scroll from drooping
Leave a space under the neck for the wrist
Take the violin down and put it back the same way

Practice before the next class

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9 minutes in all. Check each task as you do it. Progress stays on this browser.

5 minRaise the violin and hold the shape for four breaths. Rest. Repeat three times.
4 minLook in a mirror or a phone camera. The scroll should not point at the floor.

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