Learn to play the violin with comprehensive lessons on choosing instruments, proper technique, bowing, scales, and more. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
Violin is an exceptional course meticulously designed for budding violinists and enthusiasts. Spanning 2 hours and 3 minutes, this comprehensive program provides an insightful journey through the fundamentals and nuances of playing the violin. With an impressive average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, it's clear that learners find immense value and enjoyment in this course.
Categorized under Instruments and Vocal, with a specific focus on the violin, this course covers a wide array of essential topics. From the very beginning, you'll learn how to pick the right violin for you, including the pros and cons of renting versus buying. The course then delves into selecting the perfect bow and understanding the various parts of both the violin and the bow, ensuring a solid foundation in instrument maintenance and care.
Proper posture and positioning are crucial for successful violin playing. This course thoroughly addresses how to place the shoulder rest, prepare the bow, tune and replace strings, and choose the best strings for your instrument. Additionally, it offers invaluable tips on maintaining your violin to ensure it remains in top condition.
The course places a strong emphasis on bowing techniques, which are vital for producing a beautiful sound. You’ll learn how to hold the bow, distribute bow weight, and place the bow for bowing open strings. More advanced topics such as bow division, bow arm movement, speed and pressure, and different bow strikes are also covered extensively.
To enhance your right-hand technique, the course includes lessons on finger exercises, the pencil hold, and the right elbow swing. Simultaneously, it focuses on left-hand positioning, arm placement, and the application of fingering tapes. The intricacies of finger patterns, finger strikes, and shifting are thoroughly explained, providing a well-rounded approach to mastering the instrument.
The beauty of violin playing is further explored through lessons on vibrato, octaves, scales, and even concertos. You’ll be guided on how to play specific notes like G, A, and B, as well as slurs, chords, and various strings like the D, A, G, and E strings. The course simplifies understanding musical concepts like 3/4 time and the order of sharps and flats.
For a truly enriching experience, the course recommends beautiful yet sad music suggestions and finds good practice music to keep learners motivated. It also introduces good beginner songs and iconic pieces like "Canon in D" to help build your repertoire. Additionally, the course touches upon the differences between the viola and the violin.
Taught by the accomplished Julie Artzt Becker, this course is more than just a collection of lessons; it’s a gateway to mastering the violin, designed to guide you every step of the way on your musical journey.
Video class: How to Pick a Violin | Violin Lessons
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Video class: Renting vs. Buying a Violin | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Pick a Bow | Violin Lessons
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Exercise: _What should you consider when choosing a bow for a beginner violinist?
Video class: Parts of the Violin & Bow | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Properly Place Shoulder Rest | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Prepare a Bow | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Tune the Strings | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Replace Strings | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Pick Strings | Violin Lessons
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Exercise: _What should you look for when choosing strings for your violin?
Video class: How to Take Care of Your Violin | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Hold the Bow | Violin Lessons
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Exercise: _What is the correct way to hold the bow properly?
Video class: How to Distribute Bow Weight | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Place Bow for Bowing Open String | Violin Lessons
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Video class: Bow Division While Bowing Open Strings | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Do the Pencil Hold | Violin Lessons
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Exercise: _What can you use instead of a bow to practice your bow grip?
Video class: Right Hand Finger Exercises | Violin Lessons
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Video class: Bow Arm Movement & Direction | Violin Lessons
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Video class: Bow Speed & Pressure | Violin Lessons
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Video class: Bow Divisions & Rhythms | Violin Lessons
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Video class: How to Do a Right Elbow Swing | Violin Lessons
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