Almost every musician owns a sheet music stand, but not that many own a violin stand or holder. Violin stands are popular among those who prefer to keep their instruments out during the day, put it down for a little while writing notes, switch between instruments quickly, such as in a gig, or simply want [...]
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One of the most foundational ideas you should learn as a beginning musician is how to read the time signature in music. The time signature, or meter, tells us the number of beats per measure and organizes the sound on the page of sheet music. To play written music, you’ll want to understand what these [...]
Learn what an f hole is on the violin, and how sound holes have evolved on other stringed instruments. When you first saw a violin, did you wonder what those beautiful mirrored carvings were on the front? They may look like the shape of the letter "s" from far away, but if you look a [...]
In this article, I would like to tell you about modern violin music, how it uses the violin, and provide you with many listening examples so you can discover new sounds and maybe also new ways you can play the instrument. Are you curious about it? Read on to find inspiration and beautiful tunes from [...]
Download Amazing Grace free violin sheet music and learn how to play this beautiful classic piece! I have three different versions of Amazing Grace available for you to try, plus insights and practice tips to help you learn the music. Novice Version - Violin Sheet Music Amazing Grace FREE DOWNLOAD PDF Beginner Version - Violin [...]
If you have ever felt any tension while playing, read on and learn how to relax your left hand! Your left hand is probably the most essential part of your body when it comes to playing the violin: it does most of the work yet the right hand is the one that produces the sound. [...]
Learn the violin vibrato technique in a few easy steps! Learning violin vibrato is a huge step in working towards playing more musically and adding to your musical expertise. After you have learned the basics of posture, playing in tune, counting rhythm well, you will likely want to learn vibrato next. Vibrato is the small [...]
If you have always wanted to learn to play the violin or you already have some playing experience under your belt and now you're looking for violin books, I prepared a list of violin books that are the best in my opinion. Whether you're wondering which books are perfect for beginners or what book you [...]
Jam sessions are one of the best ways to improve your skills as a violin player and you will have a great time playing with other musicians. On the other hand, joining your first violin jam session can be a nerve-wracking experience! The fear of feeling left out, playing the wrong notes, and not knowing [...]
From contemporary pop music to traditional classical music, there's so much romantic violin music out there. Today we'll look at 15 of the most romantic tunes through different genres of music that sound so sweet on the violin. If you're still in a romantic mood after Valentine's Day, you might want to listen to, or [...]
Here is the free online metronome so you can start practicing right away. To start practicing, click the start button, but first, choose what sound you would like to hear. This metronome has several for you to choose from! FULL-SCREEN MODE How to Use this Free Online Metronome: Quick Guide In order to start practicing [...]
Learn how to play Coldplay’s hit song with Viva la Vida sheet music and practice tips. Viva la Vida by Coldplay is such a great song, and I always have students asking me if they can learn the fun strings parts on violin. The good news is that this song works really well on the [...]