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The violin is held with the left hand and rests on the left collar bone. The instrument must be horizontal. To give a firm grip, a small pad is often placed between the violin and the left shoulder. A chin-rest screwed to the ribs, and covering a part of the upper table, is also to be recommended. The chin-rest serves also to protect the varnish.

To prove that the violin is held securely and well, the left hand may be removed.

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Handbook of violin playing
Author: Carl Schroeder
Translator: John Matthews
Published 1920
Available from gutenberg.org

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Wednesday 6 March 2024

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900*705

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musical instrument, Stringed instrument

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