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 [...]
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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 [...]
Learn the differences between down bow vs up bow on string instruments. A down bow is a bow stroke that starts at the frog and ends at the tip. An up bow is a stroke that begins at the tip and ends at the frog. Did you know that the direction of the bow stroke [...]
Download Auld Lang Syne violin sheet music for free, and learn how to play the piece. Auld Lang Syne is a popular folk song that's easy to play on the violin, even for beginners. Today, I'm sharing free sheet music, and a tutorial with warm-ups that'll help you learn the piece, no matter what level [...]
Learn my favorite advanced violin exercises for intermediate violinists looking to improve their technique. If you've been playing the violin for a few years and have practiced with dedication, then you may want to learn some advanced techniques and skills to boost your playing. Today I'm sharing six of my favorite advanced violin exercises that [...]
Learn how to play a timeless melody with La Vie en Rose violin sheet music. La Vie en Rose is a popular, timeless melody that dates back to the 1940s. It might sound slow and easy, but it’s actually a challenging song to learn on the violin! Learn more about the history of the song, [...]
Today I’m sharing with you five essential violin exercises for beginners. If you’ve already worked on the four exercises I shared in part 1, 4 Essential Violin Exercises for Beginners, give these new ones a try to practice different sets of techniques. These are helpful warm-up exercises for intonation, common finger patterns we see in [...]
Today I'm sharing Merry Go Round of Life violin sheet music, so you can learn this iconic piece for yourself! I love Howl's Moving Castle and the theme song, Merry Go Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi, is so beautiful. It sounds so beautiful on the violin, too. Let's talk a bit about the background [...]