Learning to play the fiddle or violin

Fiddler's a lesson

The violin is not just a tool, but with practice and a certain level of skill can make any kind of music on it to learn. It's easier if you have certain rules when you start, rather than trying to learn the right things later, but it is never too late. Here are some that I have to play over the years and talk with other fiddlers achieved.

Respect your instrument and take better care of it. Make sure it's the right size for you andAnd 'comfortable to hold and play. If the violin correctly set: such factors as the size of the neck, string spacing, bridge height, and the use of shoulder and chin rests playabilty influence. A tool clean and ready to give you better sound and more fun. More information about the specificity of the instrument set in subsequent columns.

When you play, you should try to sit with your back straight and try to play with muscle tension as possible. No stress allowedfor the smooth movement of the arm and the fingers of his left hand. When learning to play melodies and slowly warming, this will contribute to tensions. More on the details of bowing and fingering in future meetings.

Learning by ear and by reading both have advantages and you should try to do both. A note of a melody representation is only a guide, can never give the true sound of the melody, but you can find another way and listening to a melody. This is helfulLearn to play the keys in the melodies and you can see the contours of the melody of the song. Recorded music with the stairs and the keys to understanding and harmony and to help support agreements. However, learning by ear is better than the learned from the music to remember.

Learn how to identify your weaknesses and then develop a plan for your practice that corrects or improves them. can practice a few minutes focused much less than an hourjust playing nonsense. Get a routine practice in a long day, even if it is only 15 minutes. This is much better to practice for hours just once a week. Fun, play with other musicians, the joy of playing and practicing! Listen carefully, all the sounds that you can do on the violin. What an amazing tool!

Until next time keep the bow and the violin rosined Cast!