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Holding Your Instrument for String Players

Above : Gentle and natural bends are best

Below : Follow the links for some tips on holding your instrument & bow.

• Elements of Good Violin Playing

• Common Errors for both hands

• Holding your Violin : More tips here

• Posture notes for Violin

• Yoga Exercise for good posture ; Violin & Viola

• Holding your Cello

• Cello Bowhold tips

• Upside Down Cello Bowhold

• Leopold Mozart on the index finger in Bowholds (for all to read)