Steps for Violin/Viola Playing:
1-Resting position feet
2-"Zip / Step"
3- Out
4- UP and Over
5-Tuck it in! (Two hands!)
6- Stop sign (left hand)
7- Slide it out
8- "Monster Fingers"
*Parents, if you don't know what this means, ask your child to demonstrate for you- it counts as practicing at home!
Remember:
-Stay relaxed and breath! Keep your shoulders down.
-The scroll should point at the wall, not the floor.
-Leave some space between your left elbow and the side of your body!
-Make sure the back corner of your jaw is sitting in the chin rest.
Posture Problems to avoid!
How to put on your shoulder rest: