Warmups for Violinists

Learn my exercises for violinists to warm up and stretch before you practice or play. It's so important to warm up to keep yourself healthy! If you like the information given here, come get more at: www.RedDesertViolin.com
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[@whitneybennett9045]

warm ups an stretches are perfect thank you

[@RedDesertViolin]

Sure! Glad you found it helpful. Good luck.

[@pickagrin530]

Thanks for the warm up video. The best yet.

[@vapsman88]

Thanks for that, Lora! Very helpful.

[@whitneybennett9045]

yes yes yes love the trill

[@carolinebray82]

thank you so much!!

[@athulican]

Thank you! It is very helpful.

[@TheRubixcube113]

Thank you SO MUCH for this. I've been using it for the past couple of days instead of my normal stretches and it really, really works. I no longer feel like my hands are slow or asleep for the first hour or more of my playing each day. I'm showing this to all of of my upper string friends.

[@RedDesertViolin]

GREAT, Reuben. Glad you shared with friends. Yes....I neglect my own body at times...but it's SO EASY to do these little warmups....in fact....I'm going to do them on my way to play "Nutcracker" in a few minutes! Keep up the good work.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Oh YES, a violin can greatly inhibit a beginner's progress. Whenever a student has a limited budget, we try out really cheap violins. So my #1 priority with these cheap instruments is "will it hold the student back?". Obviously, a really cheap vioin won't sound as good as a more expensive one....but not all cheap violins are so bad that they would hold you back. I'm sure your Gliga is wonderful! Have fun with your new toy! -L

[@omfgjb]

luved it

[@whitneybennett9045]

thank you

[@PaolaGabbiMadrid]

As a professional violinist myself, I've always done some form of stretches prior to playing but these little tips are fantastic especially when done in the proper sequence! Thank you so much!

[@RedDesertViolin]

They have been life-savers for me! Just the other day, I was headed for a gig, and had no time to warm up, so I started doing the little forearm rotations and finger circles while driving! (whatever it takes, right?)

[@cranfillka]

I thinks it's important to stress the importance of moving slowly when doing warmups and stretches. It is also better to hold a stretch longer than pushing or pulling harder. Very nice stretches/warmups, I find washing the dishes to be a superb warmup.

[@DanaNourie]

I love this! I'm healing from frozen shoulder surgery and have neck issues. Right now I'm just doing these exercise in preparation for getting back to playing. Also, adjusting my chin rests and shoulder rests.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hi Dana! How nice to hear from you! Wow....frozen shoulder is SUCH a horrible condition. I am glad to know you got the surgery and you are healing from it. I was "diagnosed" with frozen shoulder a couple years ago.....but not sure if it was a legit diagnosis.....I was considering surgery. But I went to a really good massage therapist, and she seems to have helped....it has cleared up 100%. I sure hope the surgery will do the trick for you. Make SURE that you figure out some good exercises to do for rehab. If I were you, I would search KZbin and figure it out yourself. (I have horrible luck with my local physical therapy practitioners....they never help me at all...but the exercises you can learn on youtube are awesome). Let me know if you need help figuring out a good shoulder rest/chin rest combo. Here's to health and healing!

[@franbenleb1]

thank you so much, its a great help!

[@RedDesertViolin]

My pleasure! Keep it up!

[@RedDesertViolin]

What type of shoulder rest do you have, and what is your body type? Tall, short, long arms, short arms, long neck, short neck, square shoulder, narrow/sloping shoulders, prominent collar bone, square jaw....? I can make a suggestion or two, to help you narrow it down.

[@RedDesertViolin]

3) Mach One: these are expensive, and are very similar to the Kun. But if you have a local shop, try one out. 4) Once you find the right shoulder rest, then experiment with chin rests. I use a Stuber, and my jaw is very minimal and not square. GOOD LUCK!

[@GKJusticar55]

This is.....insightful.

[@constanceruiz910]

I LOVE your hair!!! Very helpful video too. I am beginner at violin and this helped a lot for my improvement.

[@RedDesertViolin]

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[@RedDesertViolin]

Thanks for the "shoulder rolls" term! Good to know! Many of my students start out with discomfort, but to my knowlege, they have all resolved their pain by finding the right set-up. One student quit due to his pain, but he only gave it 2 months...and sometimes it takes longer than that! YES, make 2013 your year!!! My goodness, what is stopping you??? Come visit my site. My online students are making SHOCKING progress! Even I am surprised at how well they are doing!

[@susankolb]

Awesome! Very helpful. Thank you.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it helped! Thanks!

[@brittanyl.4158]

Very helpful, thank you very much!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@whitneybennett9045]

thank you so much

[@RedDesertViolin]

+Mars Mahoney Hope it helps! You seem to know all of my pet terms....jelly fish, tree frogs, windshield wipers.....glad you are having fun with it! LOL

[@UNDERST0RY]

I loved this! Normally, I think I'm pretty loose, but after a day of hard farm work, if I'm going to get on the fiddle, this is very nice. I can really feel it deep inside, and it makes a great difference when playing. As always, thanks!

[@RedDesertFiddle]

Hi Cliff! YES, after working muscles at the gym or on the farm....we need to stretch them out again to get them ready for violin!

[@musicmiles5635]

Great!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Thanks, Gilles!

[@lala30201]

it feels great in relaxed way, thank you!

[@RedDesertViolin]

Amira Adel I like doing the warm ups, but LOVE doing the stretches afterwards. Make it a habit.....you will be glad you did! (esp when you are older)

[@whitneybennett9045]

+Red Desert Violin ty

[@duckiegirl58]

Love your hair here! Anywho! Totally grateful for this video! First I've seen this!!

[@RedDesertViolin]

My niece was in cosmetology school and she did it. Thank you!

[@menaatef9037]

wonderful (Y) (Y) (Y) i got benefit form it (Y)

[@banjiddle]

Thank you Lora for the excellent warmups. My first violin teacher had me crumble newspapers, then hold hard boiled egg in bowing hand, not to drop it,

[@nancymmv]

muchas graciassss! :)

[@RedDesertViolin]

:-) you are welcome!

[@rafpen61]

Omg this is helping a lot I had a lot of pain in my arm and I would be half way through the song and not even finish it but now I can

[@RedDesertViolin]

So glad it helped! Wanna do me a favore, pretty please? Visit this link, and vote for Red Desert Violin. I"m a finalist in a contest and I need EVERY vote I can get! Please vote daily until February 8! THANK YOU! www.aweber.com/bigimpact.htm

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hey! YOu are built very similarly to me! I'm short, with sloping, narrow shoulders. Let me tell you what rests I want you to try out. Hopefully, you have a shop in your area, but if you don't, it is WORTH IT to buy these rests and try them out. Most shops allow you to return them if they are in mint condition. 1) Kun (watch my video on how to set it up right) 2) Wolf Secundo (this requires BENDING, so you won't be able to return it) google "magic posture shoulder rest" and learn how to adjust.

[@Judexy22]

Hi Lora, I am an adult Learner. I have 2 cheaper Student Violins, and have been striving a lot without much results. Finally, I decided that it was due to the Violins quality ! I just bought a Gliga Gems 1 from Alexi Strings, NY, USA. It is definitely of a far superior quality t It was magical ! On my new Gliga, within a week now, I am playing with ease and things are much, easier. So, the violin quality is an important factor that may retain a Learner from progressing. Am I right ?

[@theophiluschristian466]

Great info for warming up. I do some of these already as a way of trying to unknot my left trapezius. BTW, in the physical therapy world your "shruggy circles" are called "shoulder rolls" (forward/backward). I wonder if starting violin lessons would compound my problem. You make holding a violin (under the jaw w/hand support) look so easy. Do any of your students complain of neck problems from practicing/playing? I'm an adult who has wanted to play the violin for 20 years. Could 2013 be the yr?

[@plj103]

You appear to be channeling David Byrne of the Talking Heads. These were good exercises before my morning violin play, seriously.

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hopefully, the warm-ups will help your neck pain.....but also, pay attention to your chin rest and shoulder rest. Those can play a BIG part in neck pain, or in eliminating pain. Don't settle for pain....you CAN find a perfectly comfortable set up!

[@naturelover137]

Thanks! I don't have a tube on the E and the bow is quite new, but I tried to do what I imagine a firm attack might be, and that helped. I think it also helped to drop my left finger more lightly, and bow nearer the bridge,. Surprisingly tricky! I'll ask my teacher about "attacking" next lesson.

[@joshuabachar]

I'll have to come visit you guys I wanna try violin

[@naturelover137]

I'd love it! We even have a spare violin now that you could borrow. I've been trying to get Johnny to learn, but he clearly has mixed feelings about it. I was surprised this post came to google plus. Still figuring out the new system.

[@joshuabachar]

Thanks, that would be a blast! My grandma loaned me one, but I just never got around to learning... it's such a gorgeous sounding instrument! Ahh, I know, G+ is confusing.

[@RedDesertViolin]

It is SOOOO confusing! I feel like I overheard a private conversation. Oh well....we are all in the same boat! Have fun, you guys!

[@alialavi5423]

Tanks madam🙏😎🌹

[@RedDesertViolin]

Welcome 😊

[@tmay737]

Hi. If I do yoga before I practice with muy violín I have to do warms or with my yoga class is fine ?.. Thanks you

[@RedDesertViolin]

Gosh, I would think Yoga would be an AWESOME warm up....as long as it also warms up the little muscles in your hands and fingers.

[@tmay737]

Red Desert Violin thanks you so much 😘 you're always awesome.

[@naturelover137]

On the 1st twinkle exercise I can't do the "twiddle" on E upbow! It makes the string stop sounding for a few inches of the bow stroke. What on Earth? I've tried lighter and heavier pressure but it still cuts out and just makes a faint squeek. Lower strings don't seem to do it. ?????

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hi Colette--that E problem is very common, and has MANY contributing factors. The biggest culprit is the "E Sleeve" that plastic tube that goes under the e string to protect the bridge? Make sure it is scooted BACK as far as possible toward the tailpiece, but still on the bridge. If it hangs over too far across the bridge, it will give your E string fits. Also, check for rosin crust on the string. Make sure your bow is straight, and on a good sounding point. Make sure you attack the E string firmly. If the problem persists, you might need an adjustment.

[@user-fx8yo6li9w]

I have trigger-finger the left ring finger and also the right thumb. I don't know how it happened can you advice

[@RedDesertViolin]

Hi Boulos, I am SO SORRY about your trigger finger. My mom had it.....and it is extremely painful.....we got surgery for her. If I were you, I would search youtube for trigger finger treatments.....and see if there is a natural way to release it. I bet massage and acupressure would help......I wish you lots of luck and a total solution for you. Sorry I'm not able to advise.

[@whitneybennett9045]

sta cotto yeah

[@whitneybennett9045]

easy

[@oscarescurra-violin8487]

1:30

[@carolineleiden]

According to ostheopates a joint and the tendons need seven repetitions to make the body produce the smear that lubricates the joint. So I do everyting seven times.

[@RedDesertFiddle]

+carolineleiden WOW! That is great to know!

[@whitneybennett9045]

+Red Desert Fiddle tickles

[@whitneybennett9045]

wipers love

[@whitneybennett9045]

jelly fish blues

[@imadnaruto2]

Robot Dance :p

[@whitneybennett9045]

tree frogs die you have to help