Violin finger placement measurements

1. What are violin finger positions?
2. Where do you mark notes on a violin?
3. Does your finger tape have to match the size of a violin?

What are violin finger positions?

A number is assigned to each of the fingers of the left hand that press the strings. The index finger is 1, the middle finger is 2, the ring finger 3, and the little finger 4. The hand position at which the first finger plays a note two steps higher than that of the open string is called the first position.

Where do you mark notes on a violin?

Place the top of the ruler or tape measure at the nut of the violin, then measure down in a straight line. Make a small mark with your pencil. Once you've added your first pencil mark, check the measurements for the common sizes and add your second, third and fourth. Then you're ready to add your violin finger tape.

Does your finger tape have to match the size of a violin?

If you don't have a tape measure, there is a fast way to check: A. Hold the violin in playing position on your left shoulder (preferably using a shoulder rest). ... If you can see your finger nails wrapping around the scroll, then the violin is the right size and not too big for you.