Violin Articles
Sit back and enjoy articles about how to play violin, how to find a good violin and bow, practice strategies and more!
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About Hilary Hahn’s pinky… (because it’s practical)
Amazed by Hilary Hahn’s pinky in her performance of the Mendelssohn concerto? An arched strong pinky is SO important! Here’s how to practice:
107 Beautiful Intermediate Violin Concertos (plus free sheet music!)
Are you an intermediate violinist looking for some great pieces to play? Download the FREE violin sheet music of 107 (!) student concertos:
How to Get A Pro Recording of Your Acoustic Violin From Home
As a violinist, you have many great opportunities at your fingertips if you can learn how to get great recordings from the comfort of your home.
Why play the violin without shoulder rest?
I tried playing without shoulder rest a few weeks accidentally and found a more resonant sound in my violin and more freedom of movement:
How hard is it REALLY to play Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on the violin?
How hard is it REALLY to play Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on the violin? How to know if you can start practicing it?
6 Best Violin Bow Brands of 2022
Video reviews of the best violin bows to buy, their differences, how to choose a good bow and how much they cost. Improve your sound and bow technique!
How great it is to be an amateur musician
In the violin world it’s often only about child prodigies. We might forget that music is a fun social activity open for all:
You don’t need more discipline to play violin
The trick is NOT in finding discipline, but in finding flow and inspiration. Here’s how YOU can get better results in your violin practice:
If you’re interested you’ll do what is convenient; If you’re committed you’ll do WHATEVER IT TAKES
Even without special talents or without starting right out of the womb, you can learn to play the violin beautifully…