The First Positionįirst position is simply holding your left hand at the very end of the finger board. Let’s not get deeper into positions and shifting, for the purpose of this article is to teach the first position. In case you’re wondering, 2nd position is when you slide up to the 3rd note. If you slide up your left hand till your index finger and thumb are at around the middle of the finger board (Index finger at 5th note on the string, to be exact), you reach the ‘third position’.
When you hold the violin neck such that your index finger and thumb are at almost the end of the finger board, you are holding the ‘first position’. A ‘position’ is simply the placement of your left hand holding the violin neck. And the thumb is on the other side, supporting, so only 4 fingers.Īlthough you can just use one single finger to play each and every note on the violin, for convenience and speed, we use what are called positions. Any violin fingering chart will show you the notes you can play on each string.
Practically, you can play about 13 notes on each violin string – technically it’s infinite but realistically you can play about 13 notes. You play notes on a violin string by cutting off the vibrating length of the string using your fingers. Most beginner level pieces play in what is called the ‘first position’. Once you have learnt to play open strings with a clear and smooth intonation, you are ready to start playing notes with your finger.
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