Movement Building Blocks
Alignment
The exercises below address the vertical alignment of the spine, the angle of the head, and the overall balance and organization of the body.
Turning the Head
Toddy-O (“Stuck in Mud”) When young children turn their head, they naturally turn their entire body. As a result, when they play violin they may gradually twist to the left. This lively exercise helps them isolate the head turn.
Final Pre-Violin Steps
Love Somebody (“Silent Violin”) combines the movements of the left and right arms, which have already been learned separately.
Arroro (“Violin Cradle”) practices holding a box violin under the chin while gently swinging the left arm.
Placing the Violin
Teach students to sense into their own body to create a balanced violin posture, enabling relaxed, graceful, and comfortable playing.
(Video forthcoming)
