In this lesson, you’ll learn 3 new scales: 2 octave G Major, 1 octave D Minor, and 2 octave B Flat Major.

In this article, you’ll be learning 4 new finger placements: low 2, high 3, low 4, and low 1.

In this article, you’ll learn about 3 common beginner violin bow strokes.

In this article, you’ll learn about fourth finger placement and notes on the violin.

In this article, you’ll learn basic note values, time signatures, and key signatues.

In this article, you’ll learn 3 violin scales.

In this lesson, you will learn where to place your third finger on the violin and the corresponding third finger notes on each string.

In this article, you’ll learn about the high second finger notes on the violin.

In this artice, you’ll learn about violin first finger notes.

In this article, you’ll learn how to bow straight on the violin

In this article, you’ll learn how to hold the bow, how to hold the violin, and how to position our left hand.

In this article, you’ll learn how to tune the violin with the pegs and fine tuners, including a step-by-step demonstration of tuning with an online tuner.

The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American film set during the 1757 French and Indian War. The film follows British Army Major Duncan Heyward as he navigates the perils of war. The main theme, Promontory, is an orchestration of the tune “The Gael” by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Because of the success of the movie, this tune is extremely popular with fiddle players.

This version of the tune has no sharps or flats, but a B flat is used in the first line during the ornaments. The tune is in 6/8, meaning there are 6 8th note per measure. I suggest first learning the tune without the grace notes and then adding them in when you’re familiar with the notes.

You may have heard me and/or other violinists and teachers stress the importance of bow hand flexibility and share exercises to help you develop it. But WHY is this so important? There are two big reasons: tone and bow strokes.

Carol of the Bells is a popular Christmas tune based on the Ukrainian Christmas tune “Shchedryk” written by Mykola Leontovych in 1914. “Shchedryk” was adapted into the English Christmas tune “Carol of the Bells” by Peter J. Willhousky following a performance of the original song by the Ukrainian National Chorus at Carnegie Hall on October 5, 1922.

This version of the tune is in G Major, meaning there is one sharp-F#. Towards the end of the tune, you might notice that there are two notes written on top of each other. This does not indicate octaves, instead, it allows the player to choose to play either the top or bottom octave. I am playing the bottom octave in the tutorial. Additionally, we will be using high 3s and high 4s in this tune, for the notes C# and D# respectively.

White Christmas was written by Irving Berlin in 1942 for the film Holiday Inn. The song reminisces on a picturesque Christmas scene with plenty of snow. Bing Crosby covered the song, and his version is currently the world’s best selling single of physical media. This is a Christmas classic and one I personally always enjoy listening to.

This version of the song is in C Major, so there are no sharps or flats. Additionally, we must use a low 1st finger to play the D#. Click here to download the sheet music and watch the tutorial below.

Efficient and effortless violin bowing technique is vital for producing a beautiful sound. Each one of the fingers on the bow hand has its own unique role; the index finger is in charge of the sound in the upper half, the middle finger and thumb are in charge of balance, the ring finger gives the sound power and grace, and the pinky is in charge of the sound in the lower half. On top of these, all of the fingers and the wrist must be soft and flexible. In order to develop this bow technique, bow exercises are often extremely helpful. Below, you find a list of 10 of my favorites.