Playing second fiddle The violin itself is what most people talk about when anyone speaks of actually playing the instrument. This is with good reason. However, the violin bow is almost of equal importance! While the violin is the main consideration in the sound and quality of the sound produced, the bow you are using […]
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One size does not fit all In teaching the violin, I get a lot of questions. Some of them it’s best not to repeat here on the internet(funny, but not appropriate). However, one that Im more than willing to share and talk about is: How do I know which size violin is right for me(or
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The next step In our first article about scales, we had JUST gotten into intervals, which are made up of half steps and whole steps. We also briefly talked about how scales are made up of eight(8) pitches. We also mentioned the “formula” for scales. Don’t look now, but there’s more to the formula. Lets
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Music scales shouldn’t be confusing What are we talking about here? Tips for scales on your violin! Well, I just wanted to grab your attention, because we’re going to talk about something that’s been complicated by many a music teacher(maybe even myself in my early days). I’m going to give you some tips for scales
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A continuation… This article is an off shoot of the parts of the violin article. This article is aimed at identifying the extra parts of the violin that are either not immediately noticeable or are detached. To be sure, the world of violin accessories is ever-expanding, but this is a great round up of the main
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We are going to dive into the parts of the Violin Bow and it’s individual components. I decided it would be easier on the eyes and the reading to divide this from the “parts of the violin”. Recommended Article: Parts Of The Violin This should help you out and continue to help you on your journey to master the violin!
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What’s in a name? When it comes to the violin and our learning, it’s important to know how to identify it. Enter our discussion on the parts of the violin. One of the first things I tell my students to do is memorize these different parts and be able to identify them. This article is
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Fiddling around? Violins need precise bridge locations Bridge placement is a big deal on a stringed instrument. Adjusting your violin bridge affects the actual playability of the instrument. If the bridge is too far forward, you will raise your strings higher than is comfortable to play. If the bridge is too far back, you could
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Some free violin advice First thing’s first: you decided to play the violin and that instantly makes you a much cooler human being. Maybe I’m biased. But who cares, right? YOU’RE PLAYING THE VIOLIN AND ITS AWESOME. Congratulations! Ok, now resign yourself to the fact that you’re NOT going to be sounding like Lindsay Stirling
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“We go way back” The history of the violin is intricate and beautiful. As a violinist, I believe it is important to understand the origins of the violin in order to better inform us of its future. Violins are generally believed to have been developed by the nomadic horse tribes of inner Asia and Mongolia.
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