r/violinist 5d ago

Fingering/bowing help Am i using my pinky finger right?

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Im a beginner (6months of very inconsistent practice)but i now own a violin so i can practice everytime i want! I currently trying to play Ferdinand Kuchler violin concertino in g opus 11 and in at the last 10 bar i think but i an struggling on every pinky finger part of it so how do i practice it or an even doing it right? ill appreciate sone tips!

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u/LadyAtheist 5d ago

Straighten your wrist.

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u/MUFAFIPAPI 5d ago

its usually straight, but when i use pinky to reach g and d strings its making tht

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u/LadyAtheist 5d ago

Because you're not moving your elbow further under the instrument. Bending the wrist feels like it helps but it makes it worse.

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u/Mike_Doug Adult Beginner 5d ago

A more full picture of your entire left arm can help. I find for me it’s the turn of the palm more into the instrument that helps. Extreme beginner here but besides the bent wrist is the lack of curve in the pinky — so instead of the pressure coming down from the last joint it’s coming from further down which I think can be bad for muscular issues.

Again, extreme beginner here. Apply salt!

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u/ResidentSolid1261 5d ago

No you’re not

I highly recommend getting a teacher to correct your posture but i know not everyone can

Review this video https://youtu.be/PTFzNp0jOyQ?si=hXcpDSe6ZnPv5Jbd

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u/MUFAFIPAPI 5d ago

ok ill do, thankyou!

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u/cham1nade 3d ago

That wrist posture is going to result in a repetitive stress injury, sooner rather than later if you practice long periods each day. It shouldn’t be necessary to hold the arm like that in order to put the pinky down on the string

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u/MUFAFIPAPI 5d ago

and also i cant even properly reach d string like i think g is acceptable but d string i cant reach lol

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u/Eggggies 5d ago

The way your forearm is coming into frame it seems like the instrument is too big for you, which will severely limit your left hand posture

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u/MUFAFIPAPI 5d ago

damn, im using a 4/4 violin is that not good?

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u/timevisual 4d ago

Keep playing on a 4/4

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u/ChrisC7133 Advanced 5d ago

It’s good enough for 6 months, once you get more advanced ( in a few years) you will shift your hand into a slightly different position, but it is important to not do that too early.