Breaking the Grip: 5+ Strategies to Lighten Your Left Hand for Effortless Playing

Here are tips and exercises to prevent gripping the neck and relax your left hand on the violin or viola. Spending even 3 minutes on these a day can help to improve your stamina, dexterity, shifting, and vibrato. Here is the written version of this: https://www.violinna.live/tips-to-pre... TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Simon Fischer's harmonic exercise 3:23 - Dounis Daily Dozen 4:32 - Thumb tapping/wiggling 6:23 - Weight distribution 8:09 - Tension in larger muscles 11:02 - Double stops and more BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Simon Fischer 'Basics' https://amzn.to/43oL4ix Dounis Collection https://amzn.to/3rvgSVO 🎻Become a Founding Patron:   / violinna   🔸BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: Subscribers get highlights of my blog & videos, and exclusive resources from time to time. FREE Practice Plan PDF upon signing up. 🎉SIGN UP HERE: ➡ https://www.violinna.live/newsletter/ RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Most Common Causes of Left Hand Tension + Solutions:    • 4 Most Common Causes of Tension in Left Ar...   Transitioning to New Setup:    • How To Play Without a Shoulder Rest | Tran...   Finger Tunnels:    • Finger Tunnel for Violin and Viola | How T...   Where Should Left Thumb Go:    • Where Should the Left Thumb Go on the Violin?   WHO AM I? Inna Langerman •Violinist in NYC/tri-state region (Local 802 & 380-443) •Teacher of violin & viola (NYSUT, AFT) •Coach of Chamber Music & Orchestra •Owner/CEO of Violinna Live Academy 🎤YOUTUBE GEAR🎤 Lavalier: https://amzn.to/3u9QEEW Blue Yeti: https://amzn.to/3t6i9O0 AT4040 Cardioid Condenser: https://amzn.to/2RcGuVa Selfie Ring Light & Phone Holder: https://amzn.to/3gTEewW 🎼MUSIC GEAR🎼 My Rosin: https://amzn.to/3te9ARH Stand Light: https://amzn.to/3e4yLl5 Pencil Holder: https://amzn.to/3323w3W Music Clips: https://amzn.to/3xBpKaX LEGAL DISCLAIMER Some links found in my video's description are affiliate links. This means that if you click and decide to make a purchase, I might make a small commission; however, it's at no extra cost to you, and it's another way you can help support me and my channel! I only ever recommend tools that I personally trust, use, and tested myself.