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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by Zlata | May 23, 2023 | Shoulder rest

What’s the best violin shoulder rest for you? What types are there and what are their pros and cons. Read here:

“I would LOVE to learn to play the violin!! But… can I do that on my own?”

Music enthusiasts of all ages have asked themselves this question.

by Zlata | May 11, 2023 | Intonation

The A Major 1 octave scale on the violin is the first you learn. I show you exactly how to play it and teach you also the 2, 3 and 4 octave:

Not sure where to start practicing scales on the violin? Learn exactly which scales you should practice as a beginner and how:

Martelé is an extremely important and useful bowing technique. It is another form of articulation that is different from staccato.

Discover the most beautiful violin concertos like Brahms, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, but also some lesser known gems:

Tremolo is one of the most fun violin bowing techniques! As long as you have your basics covered, tremolo is easy to play and always adds excitement

by Zlata | Apr 6, 2023 | Beginner, Practice

Do you feel that the metronome is hard to follow or makes your playing mechanic? Here are some practice tips for beginners:

Start playing the violin with these easy finger patterns to play your first notes and scales. Sheet music and finger chart included: