There are some online violin shops that I order from. Here are my current favorites: http://www.sharmusic.com They have the biggest catalogue I have ever seen for string players. Nice selection of instruments, bows, sheet music and accessories. It’s like a one-stop shop. I just ordered a Shar Fusion violin bow, which I intend to use…
Here is one way to introduce a beginner to the violin through pizzicato, or plucking the strings. We start by plucking the strings G, D, A, E with the right hand in guitar position. I like to anchor my curled right index finger to the right bottom corner of the fingerboard, next to the E…
For beginner violin players who are just learning to play with a bow (but not left hand), download the Ant Song mp3 and sheet music first, and then the Open Strings mp3 and pdf sheet music. Video tutorial will be included in later posts. The Ant song will introduce you to the open strings by…
Did you practice today? After taking an extended break, I started practicing the fiddle to get back into shape for when the symphony season starts up in September. It is nice to get back into it. While I am getting back into a routine, the two things that I keep in mind are: Have a…
01 Vivaldi Goldfinch on Treble Violin (click on link to hear the mp3) My recording of this well-known piece by Vivaldi was arranged for the treble violin rather than a flute. The treble violin is unique in that it is tuned one octave higher than a standard violin or fiddle. Hence, the piccolo-like sound. It’s…
If you are a beginner to intermediate violinist, how can I help you improve your playing? As an online violin teacher or coach, what would you like me to cover in the upcoming posts? As long as your question is something specific that can benefit a large group of violinists, I am happy to answer…
Hi, this is my first post here. For reference I offer you parts of the violin and bow page because I will be tossing the names around.