I hear that when fingers build calluses, left and right hand pizz get easier. I'll never know. I've tried everything. My fingertips have the texture of a soft boiled egg. But I try to stay in rhythm I've always hated the way I do vibrato. For me, it feels really cumbersome and unnatural. I have a really hard time vibrating short notes and when I do, I get very tense and my intonation goes all Essential Violin Fingering Positions for Beginners Here's why a violinist's left hand shakes when they play. First finger vibrato? Essential. Think of how many phrases start on it. First finger = first impression. Vibrate!! @lh.lujan . . . . . . #violin # violino #violinist #violinplayer #violinista #masterclass # First finger vibrato? Essential. Think of how many phrases start on it. First finger = first impression. Vibrate!! @lh.lujan . . . . . . #violin # violino #violinist #violinplayer #violinista #masterclass #