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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Playing the Violin Left-Handed: is it right for you?
Starting to play the violin as lefty? In this article I share my insights as a violin teacher to help you make the best decision:
12 Types of Detaché Violin Bowing Technique
Detaché is the default way of bowing, but there are many nuances. In this article I explain 12 types of detaché, the notation and violin repertoire examples:
Evolution of Violin Bow Hold
Why do we hold the violin bow the way we do today? The way you hold and move the bow is of great influence on your sound, technique and expression Discover different bow grips in this historical overview of how the violin bow hold developed throughout the centuries In...
6 Tips to make online music lessons work
Because your music teacher wants to hoard toilet paper too… here’s what I learned from teaching violin online for over seven years:
Easy Guide to Violin Harmonics
Finally understand and learn how to play ALL possible harmonics on the violin and how they look in sheet music without confusing tables and theories.
Top 6 Adult Beginner Violin Progress Channels on YouTube
You are NOT too old to learn violin! Get inspired by these adult beginner violinists who are rocking it on YouTube with their progress on the violin:
How Often should you Practice Violin for Fast Progress?
How many times a week should you pick up the violin to improve quickly? Is an hour long session in the weekend more effective than 5 minutes a day? Find out:
20 Best Violin Teachers on YouTube
Learn to play the violin online with these awesome YouTube channels! These violin lessons by violin teachers will help you stay motivated and get progress
6 Hacks to Practice Scales and Improve your Intonation
Practicing scales on the violin… you’ve probably heard you must, it’s useful and helps you play in tune. So you have a scale book… now what? Read here: