JULIA'S VIOLIN BLOG

Learn to play the most popular violin wedding songs! Walking down the aisle to instrumental music can be so romantic! The violin is a beautiful instrument that sings out and provides an elegant musical experience. Whether you are looking to get some ideas for violin wedding songs or perform them yourself (even as a beginner!) [...]

Do you want to learn how to play the violin? Perhaps you’ve dreamed about becoming a great violinist. Are you curious about what you need to know or do to achieve this goal? If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’m happy to share a list of 35 steps you can take to play [...]

The violin D Major scale is great for beginner violinists. If you've already learned the A Major scale, D Major has the same finger pattern! It’s important to learn and practice scales through all stages of learning the violin, whether you’re a beginner, or if you’ve been playing for years. Scales help us solidify our [...]

Have you ever wondered what is tonic solfa? Or maybe you have learned "do re mi fa so la ti do" instead of note names (C, D, E, etc.) and now you'd like to know how to translate between those two note naming systems? In this step-by-step guide, I'd like to provide you with an [...]

If you just began playing violin, you probably want to start playing some easy violin songs! Easy violin songs are perfect for beginners because they are quickly learnable and extremely fun. You also feel like a master quickly because you have accomplished a great task and can now perform for others. Many of these songs [...]

Are you looking for some easy violin songs to play? A big challenge that people face when they want to learn how to play the violin is that many beautiful sounding songs are too difficult! Others are really easy but sound very beginner-ish, like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep”. But there [...]

An overview of violin rock songs and their history. When we think of rock music, we often imagine electric guitars, bass lines, and energetic drum beats. However, the violin has actually made a significant impact in the rock world! It's woven its way into countless rock songs, adding layers of emotion and depth that enhance [...]

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 [...]

The word appoggiatura comes from the Italian 'appoggiare' which means 'to lean'. It is a form of ornamentation, a small note in front of the principal note, sometimes called a 'grace note', that is played before the principal note. Sometimes there is more than one grace note. There are two types of grace notes, one [...]

This is an extensive list of the most beloved and famous violin pieces written for our instrument! If you have ever had the desire to explore the vast range and imagination of composers, or just want to know more pieces for the violin in general, look no further! Top-10 Most Famous Violin Pieces Choosing just [...]

Here is some of the best free and easy violin sheet music to practice with for all levels, selected and arranged by a violin teacher.  Getting started with playing the violin doesn't have to break the bank. Becoming a talented violinist is all about practicing and experimenting with different styles and playing techniques. There is [...]

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 [...]