Saturday, April 21, 2012

How to String a Violin

Strings age and wear out whether they're metal or gut. Preventive medicine is the prescription. Do a "transplant" before they give out during a performance.

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Steps:
1. Loosen all four strings gradually. Remove each string from the hole in the doweling that penetrates the scroll.

HOW TO TUNE A VIOLIN

A basic summary of the standard techniques for tuning a violin, in chronological steps, including the necessary pitches and intervals.

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You can tune your violin with an electronic clipon tuner that clips directly onto your instrument. There are also tradtional tuners that are also metronomes. However, this article deals with the standard - non-electronic method - for tuning a violin.

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Free online violin tuner

Keep your violin.

To keep your violin in the best condition, please follow these suggestions:

Do not try and tune the instrument yourself! It takes a while to learn to do this properly, and if you’re not careful you may damage the instrument and/or break strings. Take your instrument to the teacher at your next class and have them tune it for you.

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How to Make a Violin Shoulder Rest

Although some noted music schools such as Juilliard discourage the use of shoulder rests, most violinist prefer to have some sort of support for their instrument. You can purchase a violin shoulder rest at nearly any music store, but there are also plenty of ways to make your own. The homemade ones are sometimes even more comfortable than the commercial ones, and have been used by Isaac Stern and other famous performers


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VIOLIN SIZING GUIDE


*Measure from the middle of the left palm to the neck, with left arm and hand fully extended out perpendicular to body (as if holding a violin).

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Violin book: The Real Book Of Blues - 225 Songs (mediafire)

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Violin fingering chart

This violin fingering chart is great for parents and students. This free violin fingering chart is especially helpful when you are dealing with a younger student because they still need your help.

You can make violin fingering charts into a game. Be creative, for example, let your child quiz YOU on finger placement! They are thrilled when you don't get it the first time. Help your student learn the violin fingering chart early they will have a much easier time in the future. Remember, keep it fun!

Violin Fingering Chart

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Exercises for Holding the Bow and Violin

Bow Exercises   
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Each exercise should be done  for thirty seconds to one minute.
1. Windshield Wipers- Use the right forearm to rock the bow from side to side.  Keep the
motion even.  Recite a poem or sing a song as you do this.  2. Stir the Pot- with the tip of the bow pointing up, a circular motion is made.  Try forward and

Violin book: A tune A day for violin begin–C.Paul Herfurth (mediafire)

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Violin book: A tune A day for violin 3–C.Paul Herfurth (mediafire)

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Violin book: A tune A day for violin 2–C.Paul Herfurth (mediafire)

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Violin Book: Classical pieces for violin (mediafire)

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Violin book: A tune A day for violin 1–C.Paul Herfurth (mediafire)

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