Violin and Viola Posture Quiz!

How should you hold your violin or viola while playing?

• pointing at the floor

• pointing toward the ceiling

• parallel with the floor

• touching my belly

What are the three reasons we need to have good playing posture?

• to play up high

• to play upside down

• to play in tune

• to play with a straight back

• to play without tension

Where should the weight of my violin or viola be resting?

• in my left hand

• on my shoulder

• on my collarbone

Which two parts of my body help to balance my instrument in good playing posture?

• my shoulder

• my left arm

• my left hand

• my collarbone

Which is most important about your head posture while playing violin or viola

• Make sure it doesn't clamp down

• Make sure you are facing forward

Which finger balances my bow at the frog?

• thumb

• index finger

• pinkie finger

• middle finger

Which finger helps to balance my bow when it's at the tip?

• thumb

• index finger

• pinkie finger

• ring finger

Which parts of my body can make vibrato sound?

• left fingers

• left arm

• left shoulder

• left wrist

What position do we do Ms. Alyssa's vibrato exercise in?

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

What metronome marking do we do Ms. Alyssa's vibrato exercise at?

• 40 bpm

• 10 bpm

• 100 bpm

• 180 bpm