What is the Correct Left Thumb Position for Violinists?

Do you squeeze the violin neck with your thumb and index finger? Stop right now and watch this video!

Learn this left hand technique to easily reach third and fourth finger notes, improve your overall pitch and free up your hand to play vibrato in the highest positions.

I am based in Nottingham, UK, and have been teaching since 2016, and online via Zoom since lockdown began.

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Links to recommended accessories

Shoulder Rest - For shoulder rest recommendations by neck length, see the description of Choosing & Fitting a Violin Shoulder Rest:    • Choosing and Fitting a Violin Shoulde...  

Here's the one I use in this video - Kun Solo 4/4: https://amzn.to/3xYfzlP

Goetz Slim Style chin rest: https://amzn.to/3zCJnot