Mastering Vibrato Techniques on the Violin Mastering Vibrato Techniques for Violinists Hi! Id love some feedbacks on whether Im doing vibrato correctly and how can I do it on the first finger. Ive made sure Im not squeezing the neck at all but it just feel so off with the 1st finger Do you feel like you are working very hard for your vibrato without results? Locking the first joint of the finger (the one closest to your nail) is one of the leading causes of limited amplitude of Some helpful violin fingering tips for beginners to improve accuracy, sound, and technique: 1. Use Finger Tape (or Stickers) Place thin tape or dots on the fingerboard to mark 1st, 2nd,