THE 4TH FINGER SERIES: #1 Open or 4th finger?!
282This video is part 1 of 'The 4th Finger Series' discussing whether you should play an open string or 4th finger.
Apart from the music telling you, there is a general rule of thumb:
- If the next bunch of notes after the open/4th finger are on the SAME string, then use a 4th finger.
This avoids an unnecessary string crossing, sounds smoother, and more inline with the passage/phrase as you won't have an open string resonating out of nowhere and out of character.
- If the next bunch of notes after the open/4th finger are on the string ABOVE, then use an open string.
This makes for a much smoother traisistion. You 'can' use your 4th finger, but it is a but cumbersome and in my opinion not as smooth.
Of course there are always exceptions to the rule, but this is a good rule of thumb to go by.
PART 1: https://youtu.be/n1Pvi-NajQc
PART 2: https://youtu.be/v02PJwfrzi4
PART 3: https://youtu.be/k6oXRpqn0uk
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SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT FIND USEFUL:
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2. How To Hold The Violin: https://youtu.be/la2axazmsRU
3. How To Rosin The Bow: https://youtu.be/TDLVjwEEfjc
4. How To Tune The Violin: https://youtu.be/pKvTZy_eZj8
5. How To Stop Hitting Other Strings: https://youtu.be/ch2hE3_8KHk
6. Play Like A Pro In 30 Lessons: https://youtu.be/l-60ZnmpWjk