Violin Lesson #4; The Hold & Finger Placement Pt. 1

Visit www.toddehle.com - Some ideas on the violin hold and lifting of the fingers, taught by Todd Ehle

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[figgypro]

Hi Proffesor V,

I was wondering if you could help me clear up a violin related mystery. I get this pain in my tongue after playing the violin for a while. Could it be due to improper placement of the violin under my chin? Have you ever heard of this problem before? I always thought it was the most bizarre thing, and although I love playing, this pain/numbness of my tongue makes it painful if I play for more than five minutes. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, from California.

[professorV]

Figgypro, That is an interesting, and clearly uncomfortable side effect. I'd guess it's either caused by too much tension in your jaw or by a chinrest that doesn't match your anatomy. If there is a violin shop close to you, you might be able to experiment with other models. Or you could try a Strad Pad, a latex foam cover for the chinrest. That might be just the thing, and probably worth a try. Good luck!

[silverwings00]

oh my, you are amazing and you teach very well. i'm 19 and i have just started studying basic violin. it's my childhood dream to play it and i guess age doesn't matter right??? anyway, thank you very much for posting the videos. they are blessings for a neophyte like me!!! :)

(um, do you have any advice in reading notes.... it proves to be challenging for me...)

Bless You!!!

[professorV]

Hi Silverwing, I do have a few opinions on age and learning the violin. Please go to my web site and look under FAQ, I believe it's the first thing mentioned. My web address is listed is in the "more info" section, upper right hand of this page.

Good luck!

[dienerl]

Hey, you are really a good teacher. I am grateful for your wish to share these very important information.

[more2love04]

thanks for making this video it is much appreciated and helpful i'm unable to afford a teacher atm so for someone like me the way u explain things nd take it step by step aids me in my mission to learn the violin. XD yay

[darrenknaus]

If only there was some clue as to what time of the year you made these videos.

Anything -- any subtle hint at all!

[Dualz101]

Sir Todd ..I have a Question.. Im playing a F Major ... im A bit confuse what finger am i going to use at "B flat" note at 4 string? is it my 3 finger? or my pinky one? im using my 4 finger on it.. but i dont know if its correct

[brace77]

I started violin 2 days ago without a teacher for now, even if I'll for sure visit one soon. In the mean time I have a doubt: my violin has a chin rest on the left, not on the center as the one as you have. I guess that this affects the direction the violin takes. With the chin rest on the left the violin direction gets closer to the line that connects my shoulders, while with your chin rest it goes in the other side. Is this ok?

[goldenwingsoffire]

lol your thumb goes back mine almost makes a perfect right angle. so that idea with using it as a shelf is the same thing i use on my guitar or any instruments that i must slide or hold

[maryam0psy]

interesting how my teacher never went through any of these pointers with me . i wonder how many bad habbits i have piccked up so far!

[guilvenphantomhive]

my! this tutorial will help me alot! thank you for uploading the video professor v! i am currently a beginner in violin and i knew it would take a lot of time for me to be good in playing violin but im trying my hardest to learn^^

[AlexT1994]

How do you rest your jaw on a chin rest that's at the side not in the centre like your one?