Tiny Virtuoso. Ca. 1880s. Source.

Sepia toned black and white photo of a shorthaired tuxedo tabby cat sitting in upright loaf position in an open violin case. The violin has been placed precariously on the lid since the case is occupied.

Tiny virtuoso. Ca. 1880s. Source.

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quick reference post for tmagp artists because i'm a violinist and Suffer Every Day

the bow:

Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day

the bow hold:

Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day

there are two main schools of violin bow holding--this article goes into more detail if you're interested--but the general shape is pretty consistent. the thumb and middle finger oppose each other and are where the main weight of the bow is held; other fingers are for balance and direction. the wrist is generally above the bow itself when playing closer to the frog, level in the middle, and lowered near the tip. note the lines below:

Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day

(pictured: nicola benedetti, midori, gil shaham, and nicola benedetti) the angle of the arm changes depending on how the violin is positioned and what string is being played.

the violin:

Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day

adult performers all use full-sized violins, which are 36 cm (14 inches) from tail to scroll.

the violin hold:

the violin is ALWAYS held on the LEFT SIDE. it doesn't matter what your dominant hand is, it still goes ON THE LEFT. this is because the violinist's natural habitat is the orchestra, where they must sit close to other violinists while playing. it prevents stabbing accidents. trust me.

Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day

the instrument is held underneath the chin--sometimes with the additional support of a shoulder pad, as you can see in the fourth picture--and away from the centre of the body. note that the instrument looks bigger in the first two pictures (with midori) than it does in the third and fourth (with augustin hadelich and gil shaham). the instrument is the same size; the performers are not. note also that the position of the left hand varies radically in all the pictures i've shown.

you'll sometimes see performers who have a cloth under their chin, like the second midori picture. this has been more common in the past six or so years--i don't use one myself, but it can help prevent irritating the skin on your neck (because when you spend 4+ hours a day rubbing your delicate neck skin on wood, it adds up). whether or not a performer uses a shoulder pad depends both on the length of their neck and personal preference. i have a long neck and consequently have a custom chinrest AND a tall shoulder rest; my professor, who is built similarly to me, uses an extra tall custom chinrest and no shoulder pad.

most importantly: violinists traditionally make really weird faces when we play.

Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day
Quick Reference Post For Tmagp Artists Because I'm A Violinist And Suffer Every Day

(ray chen and gil shaham)

if you need more reference photos, look up A SPECIFIC VIOLINIST and use those. you can also find SO many live performances on youtube if video is helpful!


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two gifs of a violin set into a beehive frame. the bees have filled the inside of the violin with honeycomb. a light skinned hand lifts up the front plate of the violin to show this off. a few bees climb around inside.
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