Violin Hold Part 3

The Rest Position It is important to know what to do with the violin when not playing or when in rest position. Place it under your arm as shown with your wrist supporting the violin from underneath. Do not rest your arm against the tail piece or the bridge, which are part of the string support system. Rest to Playing Position With the instrument in rest position place your left hand on the body of the violin in the same place it would be when holding the violin up under your chin. Lift the violin into playing position with your left hand remembering to keep your shoulders and neck relaxed maintaining a natural posture as if standing without the violin.