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How to Read in the Viola Clef (for Violinists)

How to Read in the Viola Clef (for Violinists)

Are you a violinist and would you like to play the viola? Do you struggle with reading in the viola clef? In this video I explain all about reading in the viola clef.  Sheet music for the violin and the viola is written in a different clef. The violin uses the G-clef...

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How to Read in a Different Clef with Ease

How to Read in a Different Clef with Ease

Peter plays violin and viola and writes (freely translated from Dutch)... Is there are trick or a donkey’s bridge (we call mnemonics ‘donkey’s bridges’ in Dutch) to read in different clefs or is it just a matter of practicing? I hope you have a handy tip for me. Thank...

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What is a Scale and Why Should You Study Them?

What is a Scale and Why Should You Study Them?

You might have read a lot about scales... What is a scale and why should you study them? As a beginner violinist, surfing around internet, you probably found some information around scales. So did my regular viewer Peter and he asked: what are scales and why should I...

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Learn to Read Notes – Quick and Dirty!

Learn to Read Notes – Quick and Dirty!

Learning to read notes is NOT difficult and EVERYBODY can do this! Don't let your inability of reading notes stop you from playing a musical instrument. In this post I will teach you everything you need to know to learn the basics of reading notes... quick and dirty!...

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