Positions on the Violin - 1st position, 2nd position 3rd position...

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[@lynneslade513]

Great job! So much easier than the charts online. I played for years but had to stop playing for several years while going to college, grad school, jobs, career, family issues, Covid and all. You are helping me to refresh the positions so I can get back to playing not just for my enjoyment but for others as well! Happy Blessed New Year!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

no, but they do continue on up: Example on A string: B 1st finger C 2nd finger D 3rd finger or 1st finger in 3rd position E 4th finger or 2nd finger in 3rd position F 3rd finger in 3rd position G 4th finger in 3rd position Hope that makes sense

[@Aroma_of_Christ]

Thank you Alison, That was an excellent description of positions. It was the clearest I’ve heard this far. I really appreciate your video’s because I really learn so much from them.

[@yellowsport3]

I think you’re a very good tutor! Your videos has helped me a WHOLE LOT as a beginner violinist. Thanks you rock!

[@KellyHat]

Alison, Hello from across the pond. I just started learning the violin and because of your videos, have decided to learn to read music also. Im picking it up slowly but surely and just wanted to say thank you very much for what your doing. Your videos are helping alot of people to create beautiful music, and you are unselfishly handing it out to anyone that desires it. I just had to say so. Your a beautiful human Alison. Thank you so very much for everything you do. Kelly

[@margaretvaughan3873]

Hi Alison, Great to have well explained lessons online - thanks a million - so generous!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Hi, if you dont want to put stickers on, then you could try matching your notes up to the piano if you have access to one? or when you place your 1st finger on the G string it will give you the note of A which you can match up to the open A string. So, find where you think the 1st finger should go, then before you move it, play the open string it relates to and see how far out you are (if at all). You will be able to do this for the G string and D string only, but it should give you an idea....

[@choppytde6030]

Learning the violin correctly is much different than learning guitar and bass, I am somewhat unorthodox, but I am not playing Carnegie Hall tomorrow

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

you are very welcome and glad i could help you! Alison

[@SupremeArtistry]

OMG!! @TheOnlineViolinTutor, You explained this perfectly!! I was wondering if the positions were as you've explained!! No one really explained it in their videos as you have. Thank you!! 🙂🙂

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

@max300ify You may well be, but as i havent seen you I couldnt say either way. You should only need to apply rosin 2weeks unless you feel that you are practising/playing for a good few hours every day, 7 days a week for example. Start by putting a little rosin at the very ends of the bow then just a few up and down swipes of the whole length and you are probably done. If there is too much, you will get a massive amount of fallout on the strings and you wont need more for a long time. HTH :)

[@Markuz1775]

Thanks for that info, I just wanted to learn more about positions and you explained it in a very visual and easy way. Very informative vid

[@banjiddle]

Too advanced for me now, but need to know with showing finger positions. I like this better than a chart.

[@jacobsaccount9353]

Exactly

[@margaretvaughan3873]

Hi Alison, Great to have lessons online - thanks a million - so generous!

[@TheGospelDefense]

Hi Alison, let tell u something...I don`t know about everyone else, but I noticed that you don`t just explain well, very well actually, you also answer the comments nicelly...it`s very nice of you... you know, you r not ignoring people, they ask u answer...so that`s cool of u. Thank you so much for the wondeful work u r doing to help us. Mirian, U.S.A.

[@niharikakumar9386]

U are literally the best tutor please make more of these helpful videos 🙏 about violin I have a violin but not a tutor I am self learning and it was very difficult understanding it but ur videos just washes my doubts away thnxs a lot for being this great I have just subscribed and liked🙂

[@williampierson2558]

Thank you. That was a very clear description of 2nd and 3rd.... positions. I am just starting to learn 2nd position and this video is very helpful.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

thank you. means a lot to hear such a nice comment and that I helping other musicians. Best of luck to you! :))

[@DarioDaversapiano]

Great

[@hernanvillamil9602]

Not only do you explain well and nicely...but you have the most wonderful eyes and smile to go with it and it's got me absolutely hooked...on the violin!

[@rubaabdul7931]

Very well explained! You are a life saver thank you very much 🌸

[@xXAnni3LuvsYhuXx]

Oh my gosh! I was really confused about positions and I thought going on wikipedia would help, but it only made things worse and I was even more confused with all their use of conplex english vocab. After watching this video, I completely understand where 1st, 2nd, 3rd position are, and so on! Thank you so much theonlinepianotutor!!!!

[@gabbrybruceFIKB]

Thank you very much!!You helped me soo much learning violin!!I'll be always grateful!!!

[@studentoftheword6115]

Thats fantastic teaching!!! I always wondered about the different positions. !!

[@mathewsmilan2]

Beautiful explanation related to basics,thanks a lot

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

well, im not sure it really works in terms of semitones, as I hadnt really thought of it like that before as we work in positions and everything roots from 1st position....so 2nd pos would be one note higher in the finger positions as so on and so on. There is no 2 1/2 position so thinking in semitones does not always work plus, if you have a C# then you are moving a tone from B (1st finger on A string).it get confusing so we prefer to think in positions...does that help or have i confused more?

[@drew9288]

My school's too small to have a symphony... right now I'm working for the Houston Youth Symphony, but I've only been playing for about 7 months

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

they will look like normal notes, but you can just play them in different positions for various reasons. I have a video coming out soon covering this subject.

[@Judexy22]

Hi, This morning I received the Book "Position Changing For The Violin" (Neil Mackay). from Amazon U.K. Already I was doing my homework. Thank you very much for your kind recommendation. One more thing : Your advice on Bow Tightening has now brought me one step ahead ! I now realize that the wrong Bow Tightening could so easily leave a Learner struggling with his violin, especially the G String as in my case. Thanks so much again. Nice weekend to you.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

thank you

[@almaleticiaherrera1878]

Hi, Alison, I have been watching some of your videos too, I now feel I know you for a long time...Thank you for being avail. to teach us with violin, I am learning also with your tutorials. Jesus loves you!

[@karringtonjudeoliver4653]

super simple way of explaining this. thanks.

[@rogberube6422]

Thanks for sharing, Alison.

[@gigigal776]

Many thanks for your help. God bless you and give you all you need in life in order to serve humankind with love. Thank you.

[@enemariaodoh4054]

Add me to your student

[@nataliewinter7140]

omg! ive been trying to teach my self how to play Four Seasons and it involves 2nd posistion.! this really helped, ALOT!

[@lucy8477]

I Love This it Made It So Much easier To Understand Thank U So Much 💖

[@patriciagallagher5671]

Very well explained Thank you so much

[@heymisscarter3468]

I Love Your Videos! I have learned so much from you!

[@lumdauchyinghtawng270]

Thank you so much for sharing is such a valuable lesson 😊

[@BLUESKY-cw9gx]

thank you for this video! it's so informative!

[@nurten5903]

Thank you! This was very helpful.🌸

[@jayadsilva67]

Excellent violin lesson.

[@ShawnHartke]

Great help Allison, is there a good point at which to remove the practice tape and try to start getting the positions down by memory and or sound? Thank you for the help!

[@patriciagallagher5671]

Very well explained Thank you

[@lilyguan21223]

Thanks! This helped me a lot!

[@jacquibaron6566]

This was very helpful. thank you.

[@Judexy22]

Do you have a Video with actual examples when and why you change Positions ? If you do not have one yet, could you please make one. Many Learners like me without a local Teacher, will greatly appreciate such video from you. Thank you for the Bonus you give us in each of your videos : Your beautiful eyes and sweet smiles !

[@zhouyun654_]

Hi Allison, Once I have finished learning 1st, 2nd and 3rd position, will you make a video about 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th position? If not, do you have any online violin tutoring? I live in Australia so there is a big time difference between here and the UK. Thanks

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

I do not have tutorials on those positions, as we dont tend to play in them as positions like we would 1st and 3rd. They are used to dip in and out of for the occasional note(s). I no longer offer online lessons im afraid.

[@ericstern8386]

Thank you so much. I am learning oud and can't find anything in english online about positions, However your video was very helpful and the info about violin translates to oud. THANKS!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

This is everything i have on positions: kzbin.info/aero/PL6urkeK7KgD5l046M-HLR6wmFty3c8wuW

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Hi Mirian, thanks for your comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. Thank you for your support. Alison

[@andrizee91]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@buggytipton482]

Thank you so much! That was exactly was I was looking for. :D

[@maxinegonzalez1215]

Good short and sweet!

[@MrDjamrock]

I have a question:, I'm starting playing the viola, but I have experience as a guitar player. I only know a few things about Viola, and I would like to know how the upper register notes are played. Do you have to press all the way against the fingerboard?, or you have to slightly press on the string?, I'm really curious about this, because there's a lot of space between the wood and the string when you are getting closer to the bridge

[@theresac7366]

Thank you for explaining!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

This video has played on my mind for ages, but i just cant see a way i cant do one as every piece is different and there isnt really any rules on how to do it so i cant find a way to do a video? I might do a blog on it instead maybe? However, keep coming up with video ideas as things i take for granted maybe be useful to others.....

[@Judexy22]

Thank you. I will order the Book from Amazon. Further, I await your Blog ! Thanks again for your time to answer all your Fans.

[@cheyennecerney8998]

Thank you this helped so much!

[@zhouyun654_]

Hi Alison, Could you please do a video about how to play in 2nd position?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

It doesnt work lik that im afraid - I wish it did though! You know how each time you put down a finger it gives you the next note up...well its the same if you worked up the fingerboard so - A string example - 1st finger=B, 2nd finger=C, 3rd finger=D then moving up to 3rd position where the 3rd finger is now replaced by the 1st finger which would be D as well, the 2nd finger would be E otherwise known as 4th finger and 3rd finger is F and 4th finger is G. Does that make sense? Hard to explain!

[@zahrajafari3]

Thanks, that was really helpful 😊

[@kaninavalentini9962]

Thanks for the explanation

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

well, when you feel ready and when you feel that you can move into position first time without having to slide about.....

[@kaninavalentini9962]

Thank you for explaing

[@paolaamezcua5159]

thst is so easy my violin teacher explains it so difficult you made it look so easy which i cant play 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 ect but i know where they are and thank you

[@unncat]

I'll check them. thank you!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

no, not always as it depends on what note you are needing to play.

[@shooketh6295]

Thank you so much for this! 👍

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

@Perity11 also, please explain exactly what you need help with so I have something to work with when you email me. Alison

[@JessicaLyn4ASL]

Hi! I've been practicing your open strings and am loving your videos! I can play a few instruments already and can read music fluently so I'm really wanting to move on but I'd like to put the stickers on my violin neck as you had in a previous video but I don't know the exact measurements and can't find anything precise enough. Can you make a video displaying how/exactly where to place the stickers? I have a full sized violin =} You're awesome! -Jess

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

JessicaLyn kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWqyaWRqgbqbitE

[@pauldavies9360]

if you have musical background and have relative pitch I woudn't bother tbh. this will force you to use your ear :) which will allow you to keep you eye on your bow hairs on the strings for accuracy kiling 2 birds with 1 stone :) although I'm a newbie too so not speaking from experience.

[@santajalakharbhih7337]

Hi mam i just started to watch your vedio i also wanted to learn how to play voilin hope your vedio will guided me well😊

[@paolaamezcua5159]

thst is so easy my violin teacher explains it so difficult you made it look so easy which i cant play 1,2,3 ect but i know where they are and thank you

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

i have a video coming out on this. Alternatively, i have some information on this which is pretty much the same on my blog which you can find on my channel page as i cant put links in here.

[@drshimaaahmed5017]

I love your videos help me a lot Can you make a video about the advanced positions and show us their shape in violin sheet ?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

Violin positions are covered in my '1-30 Violin Course'. ‘1-30 Violin Course’ free videos: bit.ly/2jjeCfX ‘1-30 Violin Course books: bit.ly/2V3MPle

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

@Perity11 Hi, email me the music and I will see what I can do. Im busy recording a lot of other videos right now for everyone and cant promise anything, but email and I will try my best for you! [e-mail] :)

[@corpselover450]

Very helpful thanks

[@fiddlefaddle1]

Alison, I hope that this isn't a stupid question. I am 58 and getting back into the violin. I know that I won't be playing in an orchestra. This is for my enjoyment and hopefully others.I love some classical but, my true love is Irish and Celtic music,(I'm a Scot on my fathers side). My question is, will I need to be concerned going any farther than perhaps forth position?

[@BeRad883]

How do you recommend learning new positions? I basically have been learning songs and mostly playing first position with a note or two higher in e string

[@findingnimaproject]

Thank you. Very useful!

[@jacyboy300]

what is it called where u put your 4 finger high on violin on the string. the string u play is the name if the note ur playing is this just ways to recognize different positions

[@ranskanlehtori]

J'adore car tout est si clairement, si simplement expliqué!

[@ninadubuisson5711]

Tu t'es amélioré depuis ?

[@b.d.9703]

Is that the 3rd position pattern similar to the 1st position? How to find the higher position, like 7th, 8th? With ear?

[@pathofthemayfly1232]

You rock !!! thank you !!!😊 🙏

[@betetet]

Thank you!

[@taeyeondragon1493]

mam Alison, i still dont know the finger position for mAjor C (not so sure if its major or minor) in playing Moon River song,. pls guide, , 😔

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

welcome

[@TheMightyPana]

Okay, so 2nd positins 3rd etc. how you covered the basics seem easy to learn. But i was wondering, what are the notes for the postions!? WHat will they look like on a music sheet?

[@ericagonzales1314]

when you shift to a position do your fingers stay as if you were still in first position like how your 2nd and 3rd fingers are right next to eachother. does it stay like that when you shift?

[@jackiemartinez8988]

Could you make a video on shifting positions with the book all for strings, book 3. please. thats the book i have and im really confused. :)

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

when you said that it is easier to learn the rest of the positions after the third.. is that because that runs into the octave ?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

I think what you are referring to is called a harmonic

[@osamaathman229]

Do you imply positions on the violin depends on where your first finger is on the fingerboard

[@lksj9625]

Thank You 🥰

[@justiceconstantinelessons5190]

Thank you.

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

There arnt any in between positions as you put it - only 1st, 2nd and 3rd etc position. You cant get 1 1/2 position or 2 1/2 position, unless you cut your fingers in half (lol) they just dont exist.....

[@123robloxgirl]

Hi there! A few years back, I stopped playing the Violin, and this upcoming Christmas - I'll be rehashing my old violin skills. Your video helped tremendously, and perhaps this question is a bit broad, but when reading sheet music - how do you know what position to be in? And what do the notes become as you get into the higher positions? i.e. if you went into 2nd position on the G string, it would go from A, B, C, D to ???? Thank you!

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

+Toby Green The music usually tells you what position to be in. If you have notes too high on the E string to play then you need to go into position anyway. You can also use positions to make it easier and more convenient to play certain passages and thats just trial and error. There is always more than one way to to play the notes with fingering.

[@philliprumlin-bond5648]

Usually the music tells you, but if it doesn't, make sure to look at the number above the note, and the note itself. If it doesn't line up, its another position. Hope this helps!

[@channelterminatedanddead]

See there! I realized half tone steps would become narrower and narrower the higher I went. Here the fact that I play a 3/4 violin gets a little awkward. Luckily I'm not planing on changing positions, accept later for the E string. But I don't think I will go higher than D. You're the only one who starts explaining what the positions are, while everybody else starts explaining how to slide to the 3rd position. Changing preventively to E string 2nd position seems appropriate if the key is like Cmajor, Fmajor or Aminor, so I can reach the C. I can still do another slide in case I feel like going higher still. I don't like longer slides unless I really want such a slide effect, which should be a rather rare thing. Yes, I find bowing and fingering harder on higher positions. I found that out a week ago and now play up there to make my 4th finger stronger for the 1st position. After playing in the 5th position on the D string, the G in the 1st position has more power and sounds better.

[@PieCrust200]

This is just an opinion that you should out tape on the finger so like some beginners want to learn ahead in school will understand better( me in the pass) it was kinda hard for me to learn without tape thought. There's nothing else and your teaching is awsome!

[@hellyc8767]

do notes in other position's apply the same as first position?

[@OneStepToday]

Cn u mk a vid of left hand holding, thumb position? I noticed Perlman almost grips the neck, his thumb knuckle is sticking above the neck (like the indian grip) this must help in steading the violin; and can help getting rid of neck problems shoulderests. Only prbm is that if i grip like that i cant slide the hand for changing positions coz hand remains sticky/sweaty. Cant grip for vibrato also. So how do they do it? plz teach how diff people cope up with these pbms. How do they slide hand easily without shoulder rest?

[@TheOnlineViolinTutor]

I have covered this in my vibrato videos.