Once again I have been slack. Two weeks between posts.
My lessons have been move from Thursday at 430 to Friday at 5. I know, beer o'clock right? But I don't mind. I would much rather play the violin for half an hour than drink a beer or two.
Both lessons focused primarily on the left hand. As with the right hand (holding the bow), getting the left hand correct is very important.
The wrist has to be in line with the arm to minimise strain on the joint. This is a little hard to see because the neck of the violin blocks my view. I have to go by feel, and eventually by sound. Laura can tell when my wrist is not correct by the way the note sounds. In the second lesson there was a large mirror in the room, so seeing problems became much easier.
The thumb has to be slightly curved and supports the violin lightly. I can move Laura's thumb off the violin while she is playing.
The hand has to be curved, like I am holding a ball. So do the fingers. The finger shape is not supposed to change (at least not at this stage). The fingers move the same way each time. Or should I say FINGER since I am only doing the first finger at the moment.
As far as music went, I finally got the sticker for Polar Bear, and one for Sunset. When Laura asked what was next I answered "Mozart" and she said "not quite". What I did get was a pretty waltz, composed by Laura. This involves first-finger notes and is my first piece in 3/4 time. Laura was thinking about giving me a second piece but decided the waltz was enough. So, I'd better smash it next week.
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