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How to Play the Violin As an Absolute Beginner

Learning how to play the violin is both an exciting and challenging time. There can be highs and lows, moments of frustration and moments of great achievement and satisfaction. This article is all about how you can prepare for progress even before you begin on the road of musical education.

Buying A Good Instrument.

I could write or talk for hours on this part of preparation, but here I will try and keep it simple. You do need a good instrument. I am not talking of spending thousands on your first violin and bow but also don't be afraid to invest. If you do not buy a good quality beginner model then you may be hampered by it's lack of playability. A good instrument will be a little easier to play and it should produce a satisfying tone that will leave you inspired, excited and switched on to the sound.

Practice Schedule

Practice is by far the most important part of learning any instrument or new skill. It is therefor imperative that you begin to plan out some kind of practice schedule. Your teacher can help you with what and how to practice but right now even before your first lesson you can decide when and where you are going to practice.

Some people find practicing at the same time every day keeps them in routine, whilst other may vary it a little. My tip is to have some times throughout the week that are written down. Stick to these times allocated to work on your playing and try not to break your own appointment.

Finally, Listen To Some Music

This sounds a little strange but you must listen to lots of music with the violin as a central instrument. This could be some orchestral works or even some solo's or concerto's from the worlds finest players. Why not hunt around YouTube to find some great violin videos?

Listening to lots of music like this will help to improve your ear, give you better understanding of tone, phrasing and articulation not to mention that it will help keep you inspired!

Learning how to play the violin is an exciting time. If you prepare well you will achieve and learn much more in your lessons.

Richard Rowley

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