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How to tune a violin.
This video will show you how to tune a violin. Give you some tips that will help you find the right pitch between strings. Continue reading
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Changing the strings on your violin.
This video will show you how to change strings on your violin. It’s always a good idea to change strings on your violin often enough that you both get a good sound and avoid the risk of breakage during performances. … Continue reading
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First piece on the G-string
This video teaches beginners to play on the violin G-string Continue reading
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Time signatures, note lengths, and tempos.
A simple video describing basic music theory. This describes the basics of time signatures, note lengths and tempo markings. Continue reading
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First finger on the G-string
A simple exercise to start off playing the violin after learning to hold the violin and bow. Continue reading
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Drawing the bow across the strings.
Learn how to draw the bow over the violins strings correctly. Learn to make smooth bow changes and to get a steady sound. Continue reading
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Holding the bow
Learn how to hold the bow so that bow changes will be as smooth as possible. Get your fingers to act as the hair on a paint brush does. Learn how to make a big sound. Continue reading
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Holding the violin
Learn how to hold a violin correctly to avoid future problems. Learn the importance of holding the violin comfortably and finding the right chin-rest and shoulder pad. Continue reading
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