Pinky power: how to tame and strengthen violin fourth finger

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https://www.natesviolin.com/pinky-power/

Just about every violinist complains about their fourth finger, the poor pinky. But don't just accept a weak fourth finger! Insist on good behavior from your pinky. Make it act like the other fingers, and you'll be surprised at how quickly it will fall into line.

In this video, I'll show you how to take a weak fourth finger and turn it into an asset, step by step. It all starts with finding a hand position that allows you to place your four on the string with a curve.

Next, we move on to the lifting motion, with a little help from a common household item: a tissue! Well, two actually, if your hand looks like mine.

Finally, we move to tapping exercises and look at switching strings. We'll only bring the bow in at the end.

Stay patient and repeat these exercises for just a few minutes at a time, and you'll see real change in your fourth finger starting today.

Видео Pinky power: how to tame and strengthen violin fourth finger канала Nathan Cole