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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 [...]
Up-bow Staccato – Violin Technique Masterclass
January 26, 2023
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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 [...]
What is an F-Hole? Beautiful Carving or Sound Producer?
January 19, 2023
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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 [...]
What’s the Hardest Violin Piece? 5 of the Most Difficult Pieces for Violin
January 14, 2023
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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 [...]
10 Violin Finger Exercises for Beginners – Give Your Playing a Boost!
January 14, 2023
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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 and Tutorial
January 6, 2023
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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 [...]
Down Bow vs Up Bow: What’s the Difference? Does it Matter?
January 5, 2023
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Auld Lang Syne Violin Sheet Music and Tutorial
December 23, 2022
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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 [...]
6 Advanced Violin Exercises for Intermediate Violinists
December 22, 2022
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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 [...]
La Vie en Rose Violin Sheet Music
December 20, 2022
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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, [...]
5 Essential Violin Exercises for Beginners [Free Sheet Music]
November 22, 2022
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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 [...]
Merry Go Round of Life Violin Sheet Music and Tutorial
November 10, 2022
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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 [...]