Read on to learn all about Otakar Ševčík (often written as Sevcik), one of the most influential violin teachers. When you "hit a wall," any teacher should try to deconstruct and rearrange the thing that causes it in a much easier way. Technical difficulties might seem tough or even dishearten you so that you feel [...]
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Learn about the viola string notes, how to tune violas, and how to read music on the viola. The viola is a beautiful string orchestra instrument that looks similar to the violin, but is larger and has a deeper, more mellow tone quality. Have you ever wondered exactly what notes the viola can play? Today [...]
Whether you're a violinist or violist, it's helpful to know what a viola clef is! When I first heard a viola and really listened, I thought maybe it would be another easy instrument to pick up after learning the violin. But after some further investigation, I found that this instrument that's so seemingly similar to [...]
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 [...]
All about the violin hickey and how to prevent and treat it. Have you ever noticed an odd red irritation on the neck of a violinist? Ever wonder what it is? Or maybe you've started playing the violin, and now your friends are giving you weird looks and making odd assumptions about that deep red [...]
Discover what the different violin bow holds are! How you hold the bow while playing the violin is truly important. It can make a surprisingly big difference between sharp and smooth sounds, professional or beginner sounds. There are various violin bow holds that violinists and fiddlers use, and it is something that has been evolving [...]
If you're interested in learning violin and have done some research, you might have heard of something called the Suzuki method. But what is it? Why do so many students and teachers choose to pursue violin this way? As an adult beginner, or even as a parent looking into lessons for their child, it's important [...]
In this article, I explain in detail what is the up-bow staccato, how it differs from flying staccato, teach you how to play it on your violin, provide exercises that will help you master it, and show you a few musical examples. Let's dive into it! What is Up-bow Staccato? An up-bow staccato is a [...]
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 [...]
Have you ever wondered what the hardest violin piece is? No matter what levels we play at, it's fun to watch the professionals play things we've never even dreamed of. As violin virtuosity has grown, professional violinists and composers have tested the limits and created music that's so technically demanding that it's almost unfathomable! Throughout [...]
Today I'm sharing with you violin finger exercises for beginners to help strengthen your muscles and improve your progress, even as a beginner. If you've just recently started learning to play the violin, you might think your hands are too stiff. They may not move fast enough, or in the right ways. The violin exercises [...]
Por Una Cabeza violin sheet music will help you learn this iconic tango. Por Una Cabeza is a famous tune that's appeared in movies and pop culture everywhere. Today, I'm sharing with you my tutorial for this iconic song along with my best tips to help you learn it. First, you can listen to this [...]