Proper Shoulder Support for Violin and Viola

While holding the instrument in playing position, ask student to take the left hand, and touch the right shoulder. The instrument should stay in position. If the instrument slips, the student does not have proper shoulder rest support. See the section on instrument sizing for more information on shoulder rests.

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• Instrument Position for Violin and Viola
• Statue of Liberty
• Proper Shoulder Support for Violin and Viola
• Elbow Position
• Common Problems with Violin and Viola Instrument Position
• More Problems with Violin and Viola Instrument Position
• Instrument Position for Cello and Bass
• Cello Position
• Standing Double Bass Position
• Sitting Position for Double Bass