Fiddle Technique Tutorial – Third Position
In this technique tutorial, Casey Willis discusses how to shift from first to third position…it tune! There are several different approaches to getting up to third position; this is how Casey Willis recommends starting out.
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Good morning Casey,
This Tuturial – Third posotion is to good to be truth. I will practice with door closr.
have a nice Tuesday morning!
Helpful!
Easy to follow
Thanks, Zane!
Thanks for this! Do you find that you hit a different part of the base of your palm with each string?
Hi, Amanda. I suppose that the angle of your hand affects where on the palm/heel of your hand you end up touching the rib of the fiddle, but it isn’t something that I’m conscious of as I shift to third. I’m just looking for the contact…your brain will solve for the rest. So, I guess my short answer would be no!
Fantastic, helpful tips. You guys and gals are all amazing!