JULIA'S VIOLIN BLOG

An overview of violin pieces in the Suzuki Violin Method Have you heard of the Suzuki violin method? It’s a very famous series of music books that violin teachers all over the world use for students of many ages. If you’ve ever wondered what these books cover, you’re in luck! Today I’m sharing a list [...]

The string quartet is often regarded as one of the most beautiful forms of classical music. I certainly agree, but if you're skeptical, let's take a look at the history of this art form together! A string quartet can be either a piece of music written for four string instruments, or a group of four [...]

A study on the violin clef, also known as the treble clef or G clef When you open up your violin sheet music, the very first thing you’ll see on the music staff is the clef. It’s a very fancy-looking symbol, and it actually tells you a lot of information! Different instruments will play using [...]

An overview and buying guide of the best violin rosin In addition to your violin and bow, rosin is one of the most important tools you need to actually play the violin! Rosin goes on your bow hair to give friction between the hair and strings, and to actually produce sound. Different types of rosin [...]

A beginner’s guide on how to rosin a bow You brought your violin home and opened up the instrument case to find the violin, bow, and… a box of shiny brown tree sap? You might have wondered, what is this stuff?! The answer is rosin! Rosin is a necessity for playing violin or any other [...]

Today we're diving deep into the popular question, "How many Stradivarius violins are there?" The allure of a Stradivarius violin is undeniable, captivating us all with its legendary craftsmanship and stellar sound quality. But many of us wonder - and historians are still solidifying - how many of these fine instruments still exist today. Antonio [...]

When you're diving into violin music, you'll encounter all kinds of works from different classical music periods, each with its own sound and style. Understanding when these periods took place and what made their music so interesting will help you become a better violinist. Today, we'll take a deep dive into each classical music era. [...]

In the world of classical music, violin and piano duets are a fun way to make music with others, while enjoying some of the finest music ever composed. Strings and keyboard instruments are always a good combination, and the duets in this article will inspire you to start practicing these pieces for yourself! No matter [...]

A one-stop guide to playing violin double stops with control and ease. Composers incorporate double stops to add depth and mix melody and harmony. In fact, if you've ever tuned your violin by checking two strings together, then you've actually already played a double stop! Double stops can be tricky and frustrating. With a few [...]

Learn about minor keys, the three types of minor scales, and how to listen for minor chords! Ever wondered why certain songs tug at your heartstrings? Minor keys are often behind the most emotional moments in your favorite music. In this post, I go over the different minor scales, including how to identify the three [...]

A question that I receive often is “How long does it take to learn violin?”. This is a great question, and something very natural to wonder as you start your violin learning journey! While I don’t have a concrete, easy answer for you, I can tell you how things may possibly go. It really depends [...]

The best violin strings organized by your playing level Have you found that the sound of your violin isn’t as nice as it used to be, despite your technique getting better and better? It may be time to try new violin strings! You can always replace your strings with the same brand as before, but [...]