Stage Performance Tips for Violinists

The violin is an instrument that has its appeal in a wide range of genres, including classical music as well as jazz and pop music.
In this blog, we will discuss tips for violinists to give more impressive performances on stage.

◆The benefits of stage performance skills
By improving your stage performance ability, you will not only perform with technical excellence, but you will also be able to communicate more deeply with your audience and increase their immersion in your performance.
Higher performance ability will lead to more positive audience reaction to the performance, which can enhance the overall atmosphere of the concert, and thus the performer's own self-confidence.

◆Tips for stage performance
Performing with rich facial expressions allows the player to share the emotion of the piece with the audience.
A decade ago, there were many performers who played coolly and expressionlessly, sometimes with wrinkles between their brows,
Today, this is no longer the mainstream.
By taking the tension out of their faces and allowing the players themselves to match the mood of the piece, they can strengthen their emotional connection with the audience.

◆Body Movement ◆
Violin playing is an expression using the whole body.
Incorporating natural body movements to accompany the performance will make the performance visually pleasing.
However, too much movement can have a negative impact on the performance, so balance is important.

◆Familiarization with the stage
Rehearsing on stage in advance will help ease the tension of the actual performance.
Getting used to the environment of the actual performance, such as the size of the stage, lighting, sound, etc. is
It is very important to perform with confidence.

◆Communication with the audience
For solo or chamber music concerts with a small number of performers,
In a small group concert, such as a solo or chamber concert, you can shorten the distance between you and the audience by adding a brief greeting or explanation of the piece before or after the piece.
If the piece you are performing is maniacal, it will greatly help the audience enjoy the performance.

◆Summary
Proper stage performance in a classical music concert is,
violinist is as important as his or her playing technique.
It is important to perform lively, to be familiar with the performance, and to be aware of communication with the audience.
A good stage performance enhances the audience's viewing experience,
performers themselves will have a more fulfilling performance.