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7 Steps - How To Play The Violin

Welcome to my article on how to play the violin. I hope here you will find some interesting information on the ins and outs of the basics of the instrument.

The violin is a bowed instrument with 4 strings tuned in perfect 5ths.G-D-A-E with G being the lowest string found just below middle C. Th violin is also an orchestral instrument and this is where it is most commonly heard and played yet due to it's massive repertoire it can be found in all kinds of bands, ensembles and genres from classical to country to rock.

Here are my top 7 tips on learning to play the violin:

1. Firstly tighten your bow. Turn the screw end clockwise but don't tighten it too much. The bow strings shouldn't touch the bow itself but shouldn't be loose either.
2. Add some rosin to your bow. When you first purchase your bow, ask the shop owner to demonstrate this. Repeat every few days or if you practice a lot do this everyday.
3. Learn how to hold your bow correctly. For me to detail this I would need another article so for now, check with your teacher on this one.
4. Tuck the violin underneath your chin whilst it rests on your shoulder. An important but often overlooked part here is to keep a good posture. Many people begin to bend their back which can cause all kinds of problems.
5. Begin practicing using the bow with both upstrokes and downstrokes. This should be done halfway between the bridge and the fingerboard. Apply a good amount of pressure to ensure that you make a warm and whole tone not a scratchy sound.
6. Stick to playing on the open strings. Using the left hand is quite a way off yet. Focus on the bowing technique, tone and begin to read some of your first pieces of music but again only with open strings.
7. Practice everyday! Yes I am afraid that repetition is the mother of all learning. And remember the hardest thing about practice is getting your violin out of its case. So once you have done the difficult part start playing and having some fun.

 

Learning how to play the violin is a very rewarding experience. Yes it can be a little tricky to start with but just keep persevering.

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