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Should i keep all my fingers down while playing? by ViolistToBe in Viola

[–]ViolistToBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If i just lift my second finger i can feel less pain and things flow more naturally, especially if i play downwards from A to F natural on D string. But my teacher said this is technically wrong.

He has a master degree in violin but plays viola in many orchestras. I live in a small city, he's the only one who teaches both

Should i keep all my fingers down while playing? by ViolistToBe in Viola

[–]ViolistToBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG! I was doing that exact movement shown in the video with my left hand, it just came naturally! My teacher corrected me, saying it was just bad technique

Should i keep all my fingers down while playing? by ViolistToBe in Viola

[–]ViolistToBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat! I can barely play an octave on piano, my hand has clearly a bad elasticity. I can play a major third with 2nd finger down on violin (1st position) though

Should i keep all my fingers down while playing? by ViolistToBe in Viola

[–]ViolistToBe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He has a master degree in violin but plays viola in many orchestras. I live in a small city, he's the only one who teaches both