Is There Such Thing As A Left-handed Violin?
Meaning, you bow with the left hand & hold the violin in your right hand. If not, anyone know why it hasn’t been developed?
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10 Responses to “Is There Such Thing As A Left-handed Violin?”
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February 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 am
Yes.
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Yes, there is.
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February 23rd, 2010 at 8:04 pm
I am not certain, but I reckon there could be, considering you need to place one side of your chin on top of a violin, to play it.
February 23rd, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Sure is, have a look here.http://www.violinslover.com/lefthandedvi…
February 23rd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Yes, but why would you get one? The only reason is if you are only-ever -always going to play solo. You cannot be part of an orchestra if you’re backward from the rest of the strings.
February 24th, 2010 at 1:40 am
yes but u don’t see that often as playing the violin bowing using the right arm is more common…it would be weird if u see violinists in an orchestra with some playing on the left some playing on the right…it just throws off symmetry so we usually play it using the right arm as the bow arm…
February 24th, 2010 at 2:16 am
Yes; this question is discussed on the Violin/Viola FAQ, & there is a link to the one person I know who specializes in this. See:
Since I am left-handed, can I learn to play & have a violin fitted for playing in the opposite way?http://beststudentviolins.com/PedagogyTe…
February 24th, 2010 at 4:22 am
actually like the other answer you can find a left handed violins BUT all that has been done is switching the strings (i have seen several)…. the slope of the fingerboard is still the same as a normal violin … it is not truly a left handed violin besides a left handed person has an advantage on violin … the left does the harder part of playing … it is easier to develope good bowing habits
February 24th, 2010 at 7:20 am
Yes there is a left handed violin but It’s not necessary a left handed person can learn just as well on a right handed violin. most places don’t sell/rent out left handed violins because It’s impractical & just unnecessary. Also teachers usually only teach on right handed violins. My best friend is left handed & she’s a fantastic violin player & hasn’t had any problem. We work together at the same music store.
February 24th, 2010 at 10:11 am
I’ve heard of such a thing, but don’t ever buy one except for a collector’s item.
Left handedness is an asset for a violinist, not a handicap.
It’s the left hand which does all the dirty work.
I’m left handed, I’ve played the violin, & it has never caused me any trouble.
I once knew a violin teacher who once tried to teach a left handed student to play the violin left handed & vowed never to repeat the mistake.