Now that you know what third position is, let’s talk about how to shift up there and play in third position on the violin! I’ll show you how you can quickly shift to third position and then a simple song. Let’s get started!

How to Shift Up to Third Position on the Violin (In Less Than a Minute!)

Where to Place the First Finger in Third Position

Learning exactly where to place that first finger in third position can be tricky. The rest of the position hinges around that one finger. It’s your anchor point and your reference for the other fingers. If it’s sharp, the other fingers will be sharp. If it’s flat, your other fingers will be flat. So use this simple ear training technique to find the exact spot to place that first finger!

Hot Cross Buns in Third Position

Now that you know how to shift up to third position and how to get that first finger really in tune, it’s time to learn your first song in third position! Do this completely by ear, don’t worry about notes right now. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to play Hot Cross Buns in 3rd Position.