V.com weekend vote: When you shift, do you think in terms of positions?

V.com weekend vote: When you shift, do you think in terms of positions?

By Laurie Niles: When you shift, do you think in terms of numbered positions, like third, sixth, seventh positions? And if not, what do you think about when you shift? For me, things feel pretty set and numerical up through fifth position. I like for my students to develop a good awareness of second and even half-position, as well. Beyond fifth position, however - I feel a lot more comfortable if my ear can get involved. If I can hear the pitch…