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Violin
I'm just beginning to learn how to play the violin. It's been a dream of mine since I was little so I'm really excited and practicing quite a bit. The trouble is my left wrist gets really sore really fast and I can't practice for very long at once. Is there anything I can do about this? My teacher tells me I am holding the violin right but I want to be able to practice for more then like 10 minutes before my arm gets tired. Do I just need to wait for my arm to get stronger or are there any stretches or such I can do?
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I don't play the violin, i play the flute but i know what you mean. My arms and wrists get soo tierd soo eaisily, so it makes it hard to practice, but take it a little bit at a time. Thats why i do. Every day play longer, even if it hurts, and u will start to get used to it. Good luck and hope this helps a little!
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I've been playing violin for... lets see... 7 years now? I used to have that problem, and at times I still do. Just wait for your arm to get stronger- teh pain should go away over time.
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im in band 2 relax and do more exercises with you rhands they hurt cuz your not used to it exercises help relax and get used to your new instrument
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to tell you the truth, ive played violin for over 9 years, and i never had that problem, only hand problems though.
are you sure that your wrist isnt touching the violin (aka--"poisin ivy")?
make sure you relax when you play too, its all about letting the violin do the work.
something you could do(ive had to do the before too) is to play with playdough, silly puttig, all using the weak part that you need help with(so focus in on your wrist)
if it seems to continue after a while, then i would reccoment seeing an occupational therapist. they can help you with whatever you need.
one thing you need to remember is that youve only got the violin a little while ago, and it takes a little while to get used to.
if you need more info or help with song and whatnot, drop one in my inbox.
p.s. it would be a little more helpful if i knew your age.
<33 good luck!
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hectorjr is right, but also it takes awhile for your arm to get used to it. so do those stretches & keep trying. the more you do it the less your arm will hurt. it'll definately get better.
-hope that helped!♥
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Hmm. I'm guessing you feel tight and sore after a few minutes...so at that point I would suggest you would do this [sorry if its confusing] -
Hold your left arm up in front of you, palm facing away from you. Turn your arm around so that your palm is still facing you, but your fingers are pointing down. Slowly and carefully pull your hand backwards, by holding onto your fingertips with your right hand and pull them towards you. Also try making a fist and then rotating it in a circular motion.
But yeah, it will take awhile for you to actually get used to it. The stretches might hurt a little bit, but should at least help you go on for a few more minutes. You don't need to do those stretches, and shouldn't rely on it either, but for starters it should help out a bit. Have fun and good luck.
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