3D Finger Mapper
The 3D Finger Mapper evolved from the sort of 2D finger maps that I have used for years. As a teacher or student you may have encountered sketches like these, designed to help the player understand how to space fingers according to a particular key.
The 3D mapper is different in a number of important ways:
- The student is actively involved in creating the patterns using the magnetic buttons, and if they make a mistake they can easily correct the configuration. The student’s thinking is made visible and they are encouraged to take more ownership of their learning.
- The 3D nature and accurate scaling of the tool mean that several layers of abstraction are removed, allowing for more seamless translation into performance.
- There is a tactile element – the student can place their fingers on the buttons to feel the relative distances – tones, semitones, augmented intervals, etc..
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Order 3D Finger Mapper (Version 1) for Violin
3D Finger Mapper V1 is currently available for 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 Violin size. The V1 design is solid white or black as seen in the boy’s hands above with visible magnets on playing side of fingerboard. Price is $150 + postage.
The V2 design is nearly ready for production – it features wooden neck and scroll as seen in picture at the top of this page. It will also be a bit cheaper – closer to $100 for the violin model. I’m hoping to have V2 production ready by December 2022 or January of 2023.
If you want to get one straight away for violin and are happy with the current price then please order below.