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Topic: Thumb and Palm |
Lemonade92
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Forum: Musician's Forum Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 6:26 am Subject: Thumb and Palm |
| I have been practicing my 4th finger. Today, I realised my thumb hurts badly. I think I have sprained it. Does it mean that I am in the wrong position? |
Topic: Violin Progression |
Lemonade92
Replies: 7
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Forum: Musician's Forum Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:47 am Subject: Violin Progression |
Hi everyone, I just started learning violin about 6 months ago. I intend to take ABRSM grade 8 exam in four years time. May I know whether is it possible?
I try to practice at least 30 mins a day. ... |
Topic: Thumb and Palm |
Lemonade92
Replies: 10
Views: 20812
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Forum: Musician's Forum Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:49 pm Subject: Thumb and Palm |
So does it mean that it is the shoulder that is supporting while the fingers are pushing down on the strings? Won't this cause tension in the neck?
Is the thumb providing any support at all. I real ... |
Topic: Thumb and Palm |
Lemonade92
Replies: 10
Views: 20812
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Forum: Musician's Forum Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 12:23 am Subject: Thumb and Palm |
Thanks for your replies.
I'm an adult learner. Yes...the full size violin is a little big for me. But I am ok with it because a full size violin produce better sound.
Pardon me but I still don' ... |
Topic: Thumb and Palm |
Lemonade92
Replies: 10
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Forum: Musician's Forum Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:58 am Subject: Thumb and Palm |
Hi there,
My violin teacher emphasize to me that the thumb should experience no pressure at all while playing. But when I played, a little part of my palm (the area under the first finger) will tou ... |
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