Violin Blog
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by Zlata
31 Violin Concertos Ranked by Difficulty Level
Violin concertos ranked from easy to hard:
How hard are the Mendelssohn, Bruch and Paganini violin concertos to play?
Best Violin Shoulder Rest in 2023: Complete Buying Guide
What’s the best violin shoulder rest for you? What types are there and what are their pros and cons. Read here:
Can you learn to play violin by yourself?
“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.
A Major Violin Scale with Pics, Notes and Sound Samples
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:
5 Easy Violin Scales for Beginners with Sheet Music and Violin Tabs
Not sure where to start practicing scales on the violin? Learn exactly which scales you should practice as a beginner and how:
Martelé violin bow stroke explained
Martelé is an extremely important and useful bowing technique. It is another form of articulation that is different from staccato.
20 Best Violin Concertos Of All Time
Discover the most beautiful violin concertos like Brahms, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, but also some lesser known gems:
How to Play Tremolo on the Violin
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
How to Practice with a Metronome as a Beginner Violinist
Do you feel that the metronome is hard to follow or makes your playing mechanic? Here are some practice tips for beginners: