Unfortunately, back muscles are definitely one of the first to experience fatigue and tension while playing the violin. You raise an important issue - thank you for that. If I can incorporate the topic into a future video, I certainly will. There are a few gentle stretches I have my students do with me during the lesson whenever they complain of pain or tension. If the pain is in the upper back, it is probably coming from a difference source than if it's the lower or mid back. I usually have all my students practice while standing the majority of the time, as it's the best way to understand balance and posture from the ground up. In addition, sitting tends to lend itself to slouching, especially in young ones. However, I think it's perfectly fine to practice while sitting sometimes, especially if one plays regularly in an orchestra or other setting where performing is done sitting. It's also good to give your legs and back a rest from standing for hours at a time as long as the sitting posture is correct.
Very useful advice! I hope more students would watch and appreciate your fantastic advice! Many many thanks to you!
I think I'm moving my left hand efficiently, but I always practice standing up and can feel my back tensing up.
Unfortunately, back muscles are definitely one of the first to experience fatigue and tension while playing the violin. You raise an important issue - thank you for that. If I can incorporate the topic into a future video, I certainly will. There are a few gentle stretches I have my students do with me during the lesson whenever they complain of pain or tension. If the pain is in the upper back, it is probably coming from a difference source than if it's the lower or mid back.
I usually have all my students practice while standing the majority of the time, as it's the best way to understand balance and posture from the ground up. In addition, sitting tends to lend itself to slouching, especially in young ones. However, I think it's perfectly fine to practice while sitting sometimes, especially if one plays regularly in an orchestra or other setting where performing is done sitting. It's also good to give your legs and back a rest from standing for hours at a time as long as the sitting posture is correct.