PLEASE NOTE: these 1-10 lessons ARE NO LONGER IN USE as they are very old and obsolete. If you want to download the free sheet music and resources that accompany this course, please visit the *NEW & UPDATED* Violin Lesson 1 video here: ruclips.net/video/iPbCdOsrDK4/видео.html Please head on over to the new video above to download the free resources you'll need for these lessons.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor Thank you for letting me be able to start my journey of playing my violin.I seen this a long time ago but I only just got a violin so now I can finally play! Again,thank you so much.
Thank You Allison. I have two violins now. I was so glad to find your beginners tutorials. I'm taking it slow. Maybe too slow or too fast. I fell in love with playing the violin a couple weeks ago.
I’m in the same place! 24 years old with an inherited violin. I wish I could have learned to play sooner but it’s never too late. Sorry about your aunt, you’ll do her proud ❤️
Last week, I mentioned to my boyfriend, that it had always been a childhood dream to learn to play the violin. The very next day, we took an hour drive to go pick up one he found for me! She's a beautiful, pearl white, electric, custom designed, left handed violin (I'm left handed) that the owner sold us for $75, this amazing woman, whom played in orchestras, unfortunately had arthritis keeping her from being able to play anymore. Now at 32, I'm very excited to finally be able to make this dream a reality. Thanks to amazing people/artists like you! ❤
Hello, I’m 36 and decided I wanted to learn how to play the violin with my four-year-old daughter and I wanted to say thank you so much for giving of your knowledge and sharing your talent!! I’m so excited to watch all your videos!!!!
I suffer from severe depression and chronic PTSD and I am suicidal. Listening to a violin has always been calming and so beautiful to me. My husband decided to buy me a violin and I think these videos might be able to help me. I'm so excited
im 34 yrs old i just ordered my first violin i will be watching your videos to learn how. i plan to keep it a secret from my fiance and kids. and i want to learn and surprise my family on the day we get married. i hope i purchased the right stuff.
this is great news! I plan to purchase my first one as well, you and I are about same age. I pray this bolds well for you, I believe it shall be a blessing of great proportions. Hope to hear great things from this surprise. God bless.
Learning at the age of 63. I have play other instruments for 50 odd years (some of them Very odd) so I know a bit about playing. I've been trying for a week or so but found that I have to grip the neck much too tightly to keep the violin from falling off my shoulder. I got a shoulder rest today and wow, what a difference! No problem holding the violin with jaw/chin and shoulder. It leaves me free to move my left hand around without worry about the position of the violin changing, and I just discovered how very little pressure is required to make note. I had been smashing the strings like a vise (maybe from playing guitar) but now I feel Much more free to move around and slide on the fingerboard. I might even get some vibrato going before too long. Anyway, your video(s) are marvelous and I shall be a devout student. Thank you!
+Thyshaina Maria Martina Yeah, seriously easy. 1 week (2 weeks max.) and you'll be Taylor Davis #2. Probably one of the easiest undertakings of all time!! :)
Ken Graves i am in 6 grade and im learning the Flute. I want to learn violin soon and i want to learn both instruments vey well, And I'd like to learn many more instruments. Anyway my question is, what is the best way to learn a new instrument when your older and out of school.
Did you find it easy to learn violin from being a guitar player? I've been playing guitar for such a long long time and have been dying to learn violin finally, so I bought a cheap starter to learn on.
Happy I started with this video because it is exactly where I need to start; right at the very basics and you provided that sista' Well done. Thank you. Turning 71 in two days and have played guitar my entire life and eventually went on to bass guitar, mandolin and even banjo, however, violin has always, always been my secret love. After having played Lindsey Stirlings' 'Christmas C'mon' during the holidays year after year, I finally got the inspiration this season that I have been waiting for and ordered a Bellafina 4/4, fretboard note position marker tape kit in four colors, Kun shoulder rest and a Piezo pickup kit. When I grow up I want to be as cool as Lindsey ........... hahahahaha ............. lol ...........
It seemed uncomfortable to hold the bow at first, but after I got used to holding it, the bow became much easier to use. Thank you, I cannot wait to continue learning!
@@anonymouschange287 Damn i was confused for a few seconds, wondering if i wrote that comment and then i realised you were someone else with the same profile pic as me hahaha
It’s 2022 and I just started watching this. I know there is an updated lessons but wanted to go through these older videos first :) Thank you and I hope everything is well with you and family!
I’m 14 and with the money I earned for Christmas I bought a violin!!! I really want to learn merry go round from howls moving castle! Thank u so much for taking your time to teach all of us how to play this wonderful instrument!!!
Excellent explanation! I just got my violin today, and I’m a complete beginner. I’m trying to follow your instructions. Just learning how to hold the bow… it feels awkward, but I am going to keep practicing and practicing. I want to get that bow hold just right, because it’s so important for playing properly. Thank you!
Hello! I just looked at your first "How to Hold The Bow" video. I like how very thorough and very specific you are while showing how to hold the bow. The various angles of the camera are great. I know that the tinest little "off thing" can make a difference in the sound quality. When you showed how the thumb is bent and moves back and forth that is something I had not learned in my previous lessons.I could tell that motion was the key to playing well...no squawking please! I am a young 67 years old and started lessons for the first time 12 years ago, studied for 6 months, then had to stop for neck surgery. As you can imagine, I stayed away from my violin for quite a while, then life got in the way and for too long my lovely instrument sat forlorn and lonely. I knew I didn't want to sell it and knew I wanted to be as accomplished as possible before I get any older! :) Now...2017! Time to play! Just watching this first lesson tells me you will help get be back to playing again. Your voice and enunciation is clear and well understood. I appreciate what you are doing and am picking up my beautiful violin now for lesson 2. I am excited to be your "pupil"! Your professionalism is very evident! Thank you! Melanie Morehead Charlotte, NC USA
Honestly after watching your lie in april, i am motivated to play an instrument and since everyone around me is playing guitar and other instruments, i go for violin and here Im watching instead of paying expensive violin lessons thanks a lot! P.S I still dont have a violin LOL
It was my dream as a child to play a violin. Now im 20 years old and my boyfriend bought it for me. I dont have any idea on playing it at all or even tuning it. But i remember in the past that i always watch your videos even though i cant understand english well back then. Im so happy to found your video again. I was a kid back then
Kevin15047 you need to experiment to find whats comfortable to you. Perhaps you are not holding it in the correct place and the violin is not up and on your shoulder enough - many people have the violin practically in front of them, where it should be out to the side. Experiment with cloths and shoulder rests also.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor I use a shoulder rest about half the time. I'm holding it right (at least I'm fairly certain). I think it's just something that my body needs time to get used to.
Acullty.. I play the violin.. Like actually take lessons but I came to RUclips for extra help and here is no compfortable way to hold the violin. If it's comfortable your holding it the wrong way
Oh I know. I have been playing for a month and it has gotten very comfortable. But I want to say something to the teacher. You shouldn't start out with the bow. You should start with plucking. It helps a lot
I'm watching this even if I don't have a violin. I'm planning to buy one tho. I'm already 24 years old and it has been my childhood dream to play this instrument. I hope it's not too late to learn.
Thank you SO much! I'm getting a violin for Christmas and I want to learn quickly. I'm so glad you make these videos, I can understand them well and we get a good lesson. Thank you!
**I'm honestly in love with violin so, I'm gonna buy one next spring** 💘🎻 *I just love it, I swear and I mean it 😩😭 thank you so much for putting so much of effort to make this video*
I'm 29 and bought a violin back in february and am learning how to play all over again!! I can't wait until it becomes natural again!!! #FavoriteInstrument
teachers do teach me... but the skills are not that remarkable... so i start finding tutorials... i giv up litterarly... my shoulder hurt so much and my fingers are soo uncomfortable(too short)
Ohh. Thank u very very very much. After MONTHS of saving up for a violin I have finally bought it! Unfortunately I cannot afford lessons(I'm 14) so ur videos are a godsend. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
These are very old lesson videos no longer in use. These are the newer ones with the complete course: ‘1-30 Violin Course’ free videos: bit.ly/2jjeCfX ‘1-30 Violin Course books: bit.ly/2V3MPle
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor ive been watching them :) im on lesson 4 currently and just taking time to practice the fingering a bit to learn which notes are which
I'm 68. I play ukulele, but have never even touched a violin. I always loved the sound and find myself watching violinist whenever I go to the symphony. Well a neighbor just gave me a violin. Not an expensive one, just s starter. She asked if I thought I'd like to try it. I said sure! She said if I didn't take to it, to pass it on to someone else. So I'm going to give it a go. I went to the music store to pick up some rosin as the rosin looks really old, and a better case, one that actually closes. The music store guy plays and told me to give myself 6 weeks before giving up and passing it on. Honestly I was thinking 6 months! Wish me luck.
Im so happy, my violin will come tomorrow. My mom bought me it because i have no meaning in my life. And having passion with music and sending out my emotiones with the violin will give me more meaning. I look forward to it so much!!
I’m going to take my first violin tomorrow, since childhood I’ve always wanted to play but just now with almost 23 I’m going to finally start to learn, making my dreams come true ❤️🎻
I just got a violin today, and I'm so excited! Was worried I wouldn't be able to find good tutorials on how to hold, tune, maintain, or play the violin, I've never been more happy to be wrong. You rock!
Thank you! Just a quick note - these video lessons are no longer in use and these are incomplete as they are around 10 years old now. The better ones are linked underneath this video.
I'm getting a violin tomorrow :) found a good quality used one for a good price. I've been playing piano for 9 years and wanted to try something new, gonna try teaching myself with these videos. Wish me luck! :)
I started with your learn to play Twinkle Twinkle in under an hour video (which worked and I am an absolute beginner with my newly rented violin today). I moved on to these videos just to get some foundational learning before I start actual lessons (at age 40 mind you). I really appreciate your style of teaching. My 20 y/old son plays guitar and has since he was 4 (a natural) and my only goal is to play a few songs with him for fun. Thank you!
I just got my violin a few days ago! I am super excited to learn this new hobby. Hopefully waiting until I'm 35 won't hinder me too much. Your video was the first one that popped up and I have been watching it over and over for positioning and proper holding of the bow. Thank you!
Please note: these lessons videos are very old and are incomplete, so they now no longer in use. These (below) are the newer ones with the complete course which you need to be following to replace this video: ‘1-30 Violin Course’ free videos: bit.ly/2jjeCfX ‘1-30 Violin Course books: bit.ly/2V3MPle
I turned 22 today and recieved a violin after wanting one since I was a child. The journey begins now and I couldn't be more thankful for you videos lovely!
Me before this video: * Tries to hold bow* *touches hair a lot * Me after during vid when she said not to touch the hair: “WHAAAAT!? My dad never told me that;-; he never tells me anything..”
This was so very thorough. Thank you so much. At first I was wondering what else you would talk about (since the video is about 12 minutes) but you stayed on topic. You're very good at explaining; your students are fortunate. I'm yet to buy a violin. I'm trying to learn as much as I can in the meantime.
Throwback to 2 years ago when I first picked up my violin, I used to watch your useful videos and was struggling with basic stuff like any beginner. And now I am practicing harmonics in Czardas piece.
I haven’t played the violin since high school so it’s been about 6 years. My best friend wants me to play Turning Page for their wedding when the time comes. I got a few years to re learn and practice. Thanks for your tutorials. They’re gonna help me immensely
I've always wanted to play the violin. So I've just ordered one from amazon and I'm so excited to begin. You're awesome to put these lessons online. Thank you very much! I'm going to be tracking the shipping, and I can hardly wait. It's 55 minutes until the new year 2015 where I live in Arizona, USA, Happy New Year everyone, and learning the violin is not my new year's resolution, it is my new life resolution! I'm 53 years old, I have a grown son with autism and he's afraid to leave our home. So I have to be with him, and I have plenty, plenty of time. Once again, thank you so much for putting these lessons online.
Marcella Jones I ordered the Mendini 4/4 MV200 Solid Wood Natural Varnish Violin with Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin and Extra Strings (Full Size). It's one of the ones recommended here, and has good reviews on Amazon, and on sale right now for $64.99. :)
Beverly Benjamin ha, I just ordered the same today on Amazon at that price, starter kit, but I ordered the pink violin. I cant wait, its been my long time dream to play. 😊
Hi Beverly. I am 55 and like you, have always wanted to play the violin! I even bought a beginners DVD at goodwill and kept it for several years before finally getting my violin. Now I have it, and I love it! It has been tough, but I am tenacious. I hope to follow your progress here, I am only on lesson 5 and working on exercise 2. Almost got it down, but still trying to figure out my arm position. Ugh!
Brilliant video. 57 years old, children all moved out and have always wanted to play the violin but as not musical, avoided lessons. This has inspired me to buy a violin and start. X
Thank you so much !! I’m a 15 year old classical piano player and I’ve always loved violin I just don’t know where to start and there’s no lessons around me so I appreciate this!
I've wanted to learn the violin since I was little, just never had the resources or money. I'm hoping to get a violin soon and start learning :) This video is very helpful, I'll definitely watch all of your vids when I get my violin.
In this right hand, hand hold, I discovered my pinky works well on top of bow and a bit on the side like at 11:00 o'clock... It seems to act like a rudder... I love your teaching. I learned at 8yrs old and now 66 yrs old. Blue Dave.
As a person who is in the middle of learning guitar and doesn't even own a violin, I really enjoyed watching this! That's one of the most beautiful instruments in my opinion
@@MoonlightNothing i have a question. How do you adapt to the advancement of technology today? Like using smartphone or using the computer and browsing the net?
So many of us in the same boat. I'm a musician and almost EVERYONE I meet in life tell me that they wish their parents pushed them harder to keep learning! but, it's never too late to pick it up again, ya know!? ;)
I just bought a violin yesterday. I wanted to learn it so badly, after seeing the joy it gives you. I took the first 4 lessons yesterday itself. And I'm practicing and will go on to the 5th lesson until I get good enough. Will I be able to learn all about it watching videos? I just have this doubt ma'am. You are splendid. But I have self doubts.
Yes. I wouldn’t have bothered making videos and writing books if it wasn’t going to work. It won’t get you to master or professional level but high enough for you to be happy. I can’t speak for any other videos, lessons or books though - only mine.
विलास कुलकर्णी मॅडम आपका व्हायोलिन सिखानेका तरीका बहुत रंजक और दिलचस्प है। लेकीन मेरे तरह बहोतसे स्टुडंन्स अंग्रेजि अच्छी तरह नही जानते।अगर आपका व्हायोलिन स्टिचिंग हिंदि भाषा मे डबिंग करेगे आपका सबजेक्ट इग्लिश नजानने वाले खूपसारे स्टुडंट बहूत अच्छीतरह सब्जैक्ट समझलेंगे और व्हायोलीन सिखनेका आनंद पूरापुरा लेंगे। कृपया मेरे सुझावका आप जरूर जरूर विचार करेंगे।यहमुझे पूरी उम्मिद और आशा है। आपका स्टुडंट
I’ve always loved the violin ever since I was little but in middle school I choose to be in band instead of orchestra. I still kinda regret not ever learning how to play the violin so I think I’m gonna get one learn myself and I hope your videos will help me!
I purchased one for about $50 on Amazon so I could take lessons. Turned out to be a good violin and my instructor only recommended upgrading the strings.
I just started watching your tutorial videos and wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found you. I have seen others but you truly understand how to teach from day one. You have broken down your lessons to allow anyone to follow. Although I am much older I wanted an outlet for my soul to sing. Your a wonderful teacher. Sincere thanks.
Thank you very much! I'm 47, and have always wanted to learn the violin. You're making that possible for me (as I travel often and can't actually go and take lessons.) Thank you!
myfull namea Me too! I wish I would've kept playing but I remember telling my teacher that I started practicing at home for 2 hours and she was like, "What for? You're not going to be a professional?" I didn't plan on being a professional but just wanted to know how to play it well enough. Violin classes are pricey too and I think my mother noticed she wasn't teaching me much so she took me out.
I’ve had a violin for years. When I was in fifth grade, I quit because my orchestra teacher made us memorize the songs not HOW to play them. She made me feel like it was an obligation. But I’ve grown more interest in it again lol
I am 26 years old, have zero history in music and struggling with overthinking anxiety. Recently, I brought a violin so that everytime I overthink, I will play the violin... 😅 I am a beginner, was exploring on RUclips to learn. This video is so helpful, seriously! 🤎🤎🤎Thank you. Wish me luck! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 I just subscribed.
Whenever my cousin, my brother and my friends touch my violin bow, I'm always like "okay you can try the violin for a minute but dON'T YOU TOUCH THE HAIR DON'T".
PLEASE NOTE: these 1-10 lessons ARE NO LONGER IN USE as they are very old and obsolete.
If you want to download the free sheet music and resources that accompany this course, please visit the *NEW & UPDATED* Violin Lesson 1 video here: ruclips.net/video/iPbCdOsrDK4/видео.html
Please head on over to the new video above to download the free resources you'll need for these lessons.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor
Thank you for letting me be able to start my journey of playing my violin.I seen this a long time ago but I only just got a violin so now I can finally play! Again,thank you so much.
Thank You Allison. I have two violins now. I was so glad to find your beginners tutorials. I'm taking it slow. Maybe too slow or too fast. I fell in love with playing the violin a couple weeks ago.
how to avoid stiff neck?
First day, thank you
Thanks for your videos I can’t afford the lessons but I love to learn and I watch your videos
Ok but can we appreciate she’s still liking comments after eight years?!!!
That’s because I read every single comment that goes on my channel 😊
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor wow
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor Wonderful!!! It means a lot when someone actually takes such efforts.
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor cool
Omg same
It's 2 am , I have a test tomorrow. I don't even have a violin. What am I doing with my life...
Lol
Buy one
0:32 am same thigns about after 2 years lol
lol I just got one today
the CG nerd, me to!!!
Alright, but can we appreciate that she made a violin lessons for us. FOR FREE.
My Aunt recently passed, and the most beautiful thing I inherited from her was a white violin. In her honour, I’m learning to play, so thank you.
I’m in the same place! 24 years old with an inherited violin. I wish I could have learned to play sooner but it’s never too late. Sorry about your aunt, you’ll do her proud ❤️
wow that's kinda great but never have i never seen a white violin personally or around town before
Sorry for your loss 😢❤
Good, i know learned how to hold the violin all i have to do is go and buy a one
Rw. Adorable that is so me
oh lord this made me lol so hard
Same
Same lol may get one tomorrow >w
same😂😂 but it is expensive fml
Who else is trying to learn an instrument during quarantine. So you can come back to school like a musical genius
What else would be a better time than now!?
Lololol oh yes, 2021 new goals!!
update?
Mr
@@ElleSunminLee hello pretty 💖
Thanks for your unconditional love and support ❤.. Where are you watching from?
Last week, I mentioned to my boyfriend, that it had always been a childhood dream to learn to play the violin. The very next day, we took an hour drive to go pick up one he found for me! She's a beautiful, pearl white, electric, custom designed, left handed violin (I'm left handed) that the owner sold us for $75, this amazing woman, whom played in orchestras, unfortunately had arthritis keeping her from being able to play anymore. Now at 32, I'm very excited to finally be able to make this dream a reality. Thanks to amazing people/artists like you! ❤
Southpaws all day
Just Jaxx just fulfilled my dream of owning one after buying a family violin for 40 off this guy. So excited
Lol electric and left handed violin double sacreligious!!!
@@ronenrozenberg8742 Ah yes, a true man of culture
and white! yeesh
Hello, I’m 36 and decided I wanted to learn how to play the violin with my four-year-old daughter and I wanted to say thank you so much for giving of your knowledge and sharing your talent!! I’m so excited to watch all your videos!!!!
How is it going?! I’m 33 and want to learn lol.
Haha I’m 36 yo too I wanted to learn . How is it going ? Is it hard ??
How is it going?
Lol 36yo checking in. 1st lesson.
I’m 30 and I’m starting tomorrow when my violin comes in!
Lady: "If it feels like you are going to drop the bow that's good because you aren't going to drop the bow."
Me: *drops the bow*
+ChocKsic LOL can barely hold it.
lol that's me too
I started learning today and I am so freaking glad that I bought two bows instead of just one.
sammmmeee
ChocKsic same except I would have broken the bow in some way
I suffer from severe depression and chronic PTSD and I am suicidal. Listening to a violin has always been calming and so beautiful to me. My husband decided to buy me a violin and I think these videos might be able to help me. I'm so excited
Did it helped?
Your story is helping me through this new journey ♠✨❗💟💙 ! Thank u for sharing !!
Same for a long time. Always find something that makes u smile. For me it was colorful Bollywood movies and anime❤️ hope you find happiness
Same. I'm awaiting my first violin.
Music can do wonders for your spirit. Get started in music and hang in there. Please, do not quit!
im 34 yrs old i just ordered my first violin i will be watching your videos to learn how. i plan to keep it a secret from my fiance and kids. and i want to learn and surprise my family on the day we get married. i hope i purchased the right stuff.
this is great news! I plan to purchase my first one as well, you and I are about same age. I pray this bolds well for you, I believe it shall be a blessing of great proportions. Hope to hear great things from this surprise. God bless.
Me too. I'm buying myself one for Christmas and same age
hows it going? I am 32 and just grabbed my first one
Im 26 and i kinda wanna play on my wedding also 🥰
How's it going??
This helped me so much. As someone that can’t afford any violin lessons, it is amazing that someone like you does it for free!
Bro... *Am I the only one watching this in 2020?*
*I think not*
You're not alone lol
Yeah me too, quarantined
Nope, and I don't even have violin
Me too!! Your not alone
Hello-
instead of a laptop, im gonna ask for a violin this Christmas
Kitsune Haru omfg same even though i need a laptop
...my dad offers to buy be an instrument of my choice, or a grand piano, but then I need a laptop...some compromises need to be made I guess
me too! or for my birthday, because it's in summer, so than i can start playing on the violin earlier, christmas is sooo far from now :/
I got both 🤣
Rin 97 you’ll regret it lol 😆 Believe me
i don't even own a violin and I'm watching this lol
Same!
My violin is missing an A string, so I'm borrowing a friend's.
Saaame lolol
Well Im going to get a violín cause next year in school IM IN ORCISTRA
lmao same here 😂😂
Can we show her that we appreciate her humbleness .even after all success and being a celeb .she is liking comments.
I'm tight on money but screw that i'm gonna buy a violin
How much are they?
I have bought my first one for about 230 dollars on amazon
Here I’ll loan you a kid to sell
I trust music shops
you can buy a second hand one
Conclusion No1: 50% of the viewers don't own a violinConclusion No2: 50% of the viewrs will get one at Christmas
I alreadyy got minexD
Going to get mine on christmas AHAHAHA
Already have mine EXPOSED
LOL true,I don't even know when am I going to get a violin😅😂
I was gifted my violin 2 Christmas's ago and broke a string within 20 minutes of tuning it. I didn't touch it again until now. Curse my big hands!
Learning at the age of 63. I have play other instruments for 50 odd years (some of them Very odd) so I know a bit about playing. I've been trying for a week or so but found that I have to grip the neck much too tightly to keep the violin from falling off my shoulder. I got a shoulder rest today and wow, what a difference! No problem holding the violin with jaw/chin and shoulder. It leaves me free to move my left hand around without worry about the position of the violin changing, and I just discovered how very little pressure is required to make note. I had been smashing the strings like a vise (maybe from playing guitar) but now I feel Much more free to move around and slide on the fingerboard. I might even get some vibrato going before too long.
Anyway, your video(s) are marvelous and I shall be a devout student. Thank you!
+Thyshaina Maria Martina Yeah, seriously easy. 1 week (2 weeks max.) and you'll be Taylor Davis #2. Probably one of the easiest undertakings of all time!! :)
Ken Graves i am in 6 grade and im learning the Flute. I want to learn violin soon and i want to learn both instruments vey well, And I'd like to learn many more instruments. Anyway my question is, what is the best way to learn a new instrument when your older and out of school.
Did you find it easy to learn violin from being a guitar player? I've been playing guitar for such a long long time and have been dying to learn violin finally, so I bought a cheap starter to learn on.
Happy I started with this video because it is exactly where I need to start; right at the very basics and you provided that sista' Well done. Thank you. Turning 71 in two days and have played guitar my entire life and eventually went on to bass guitar, mandolin and even banjo, however, violin has always, always been my secret love. After having played Lindsey Stirlings' 'Christmas C'mon' during the holidays year after year, I finally got the inspiration this season that I have been waiting for and ordered a Bellafina 4/4, fretboard note position marker tape kit in four colors, Kun shoulder rest and a Piezo pickup kit. When I grow up I want to be as cool as Lindsey ........... hahahahaha ............. lol ...........
It seemed uncomfortable to hold the bow at first, but after I got used to holding it, the bow became much easier to use. Thank you, I cannot wait to continue learning!
I find my hand cramps
I'm American so when she said the shoulder rest was 25-30 pounds I was like "what??" and then I realized she was talking about money.
Lol!! Same! I was like dang that thing is heavy!!
Yeah same
haha
Same! I was like woah! 😳🤭 LoL!! 🤣
@@anonymouschange287 Damn i was confused for a few seconds, wondering if i wrote that comment and then i realised you were someone else with the same profile pic as me hahaha
Simple words. Many people need this. In this case, the fear disappears.
TOP 100 Classical music f
It’s 2022 and I just started watching this. I know there is an updated lessons but wanted to go through these older videos first :) Thank you and I hope everything is well with you and family!
"but you're not gonna drop the bow"
me: *drops the bow*
Since we’re stuck in quarantine I thought, “buying a violin would be a good pastime” so here we are 😂
Me too!!!!
Did u buy one?
same here man, good luck
@ Leraa Babi 🤣😂 same reason I'm here
same! just got mine today lmao
I’m 14 and with the money I earned for Christmas I bought a violin!!! I really want to learn merry go round from howls moving castle! Thank u so much for taking your time to teach all of us how to play this wonderful instrument!!!
SAME
Excellent explanation! I just got my violin today, and I’m a complete beginner. I’m trying to follow your instructions. Just learning how to hold the bow… it feels awkward, but I am going to keep practicing and practicing. I want to get that bow hold just right, because it’s so important for playing properly. Thank you!
Hello! I just looked at your first "How to Hold The Bow" video. I like how very thorough and very specific you are while showing how to hold the bow. The various angles of the camera are great. I know that the tinest little "off thing" can make a difference in the sound quality. When you showed how the thumb is bent and moves back and forth that is something I had not learned in my previous lessons.I could tell that motion was the key to playing well...no squawking please! I am a young 67 years old and started lessons for the first time 12 years ago, studied for 6 months, then had to stop for neck surgery. As you can imagine, I stayed away from my violin for quite a while, then life got in the way and for too long my lovely instrument sat forlorn and lonely. I knew I didn't want to sell it and knew I wanted to be as accomplished as possible before I get any older! :) Now...2017! Time to play! Just watching this first lesson tells me you will help get be back to playing again. Your voice and enunciation is clear and well understood. I appreciate what you are doing and am picking up my beautiful violin now for lesson 2. I am excited to be your "pupil"! Your professionalism is very evident! Thank you! Melanie Morehead Charlotte, NC USA
just bought a violin to teach myself in lockdown,starting with the basics😎
Me too , I'm going for violin classes from the next week though
Two days ago, I just bought a violin too. 😂
Lovely! All the best to your musical journey!
Same but I'm doing violin for my school band
How it's going?
Honestly after watching your lie in april, i am motivated to play an instrument and since everyone around me is playing guitar and other instruments, i go for violin and here Im watching instead of paying expensive violin lessons thanks a lot! P.S I still dont have a violin LOL
Von De Villa YESSS SAMEEE
I just finished your lie in April aswell and am playing the violin, a coincidence I swear 😂
Same reason...exactly suits
I was just watching Your Lie in April, and I somehow magically saw myself here! WOW, WHO KNEW
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS.
I'm 21 and I want to learn how to play the violin so hopefully, in a few years I can play my favorite songs. I'll update this comment soon I hope
How is it going so far?
How is it going? :)
im reminding you everytime i watch the video
Hows it going?
any progress?? just a reminder!
I bought a violin today. LETS DO THIS!
Also thank you...
TheRokkis How are you doing with your violin?
It was my dream as a child to play a violin. Now im 20 years old and my boyfriend bought it for me. I dont have any idea on playing it at all or even tuning it. But i remember in the past that i always watch your videos even though i cant understand english well back then. Im so happy to found your video again. I was a kid back then
Nice! It's never too late!!! wishing you the best for your musical journey!
I've come to the conclusion that the violin was never built for comfort.
Kevin15047 you need to experiment to find whats comfortable to you. Perhaps you are not holding it in the correct place and the violin is not up and on your shoulder enough - many people have the violin practically in front of them, where it should be out to the side. Experiment with cloths and shoulder rests also.
The Online Piano and Violin Tutor I use a shoulder rest about half the time. I'm holding it right (at least I'm fairly certain). I think it's just something that my body needs time to get used to.
Acullty.. I play the violin.. Like actually take lessons but I came to RUclips for extra help and here is no compfortable way to hold the violin. If it's comfortable your holding it the wrong way
jessica wiehoff I've been playing violin for 5 years. At first, it is not very comfortable, but if you do it right, you get used to it pretty quickly
Oh I know. I have been playing for a month and it has gotten very comfortable. But I want to say something to the teacher. You shouldn't start out with the bow. You should start with plucking. It helps a lot
I'm watching this even if I don't have a violin. I'm planning to buy one tho. I'm already 24 years old and it has been my childhood dream to play this instrument. I hope it's not too late to learn.
i’m half your age and wanting to learn
Thank you SO much! I'm getting a violin for Christmas and I want to learn quickly. I'm so glad you make these videos, I can understand them well and we get a good lesson. Thank you!
Omg I'm getting a violin for Christmas too😏
Jose Lagunes Yay :3
+Jose Lagunes Me too! :)
yay :3
Yay Violin 1st years :DDD
**I'm honestly in love with violin so, I'm gonna buy one next spring** 💘🎻
*I just love it, I swear and I mean it 😩😭 thank you so much for putting so much of effort to make this video*
Kim Jisoo Same here!
I'm in my 60's and playing the violin is on my bucket list.
This is actually helping me a lot my dad is buying me a violin and I wanna learn the basics thanks so much 😭🥺
I'm 29 and bought a violin back in february and am learning how to play all over again!! I can't wait until it becomes natural again!!!
#FavoriteInstrument
I really really want to learn how to use a violin.
Same! since a teacher is too expensive for me atm I'm teaching myself! so far so good :)
teachers do teach me... but the skills are not that remarkable... so i start finding tutorials... i giv up litterarly... my shoulder hurt so much and my fingers are soo uncomfortable(too short)
CoCoisCollete sounds like you haven't found a teacher who is expert in technique and solving physical problems
Ohh. Thank u very very very much. After MONTHS of saving up for a violin I have finally bought it! Unfortunately I cannot afford lessons(I'm 14) so ur videos are a godsend. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!
Not all experts are good teachers! You are simply a marvellous Teacher!!
I came here because Sherlock made it look easy
saME-
Anakin Skywalker WOW OK I CAME HERE BC I WANT TO PLAY WHO YOU REALLY ARE
This is very much adequate🥴
A MOOD
Because it's fake-
I just picked up my first violin. Im excited to be learning! This video was helpful in my bowing already and I feel really inspired to keep going
These are very old lesson videos no longer in use.
These are the newer ones with the complete course:
‘1-30 Violin Course’ free videos: bit.ly/2jjeCfX
‘1-30 Violin Course books: bit.ly/2V3MPle
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor ive been watching them :) im on lesson 4 currently and just taking time to practice the fingering a bit to learn which notes are which
How are you doing after 2 years? I just started to play the violin
I'm 68. I play ukulele, but have never even touched a violin. I always loved the sound and find myself watching violinist whenever I go to the symphony. Well a neighbor just gave me a violin. Not an expensive one, just s starter. She asked if I thought I'd like to try it. I said sure! She said if I didn't take to it, to pass it on to someone else. So I'm going to give it a go. I went to the music store to pick up some rosin as the rosin looks really old, and a better case, one that actually closes. The music store guy plays and told me to give myself 6 weeks before giving up and passing it on. Honestly I was thinking 6 months! Wish me luck.
Im so happy, my violin will come tomorrow. My mom bought me it because i have no meaning in my life. And having passion with music and sending out my emotiones with the violin will give me more meaning. I look forward to it so much!!
How is it going with the learning?
I’m going to take my first violin tomorrow, since childhood I’ve always wanted to play but just now with almost 23 I’m going to finally start to learn, making my dreams come true ❤️🎻
how’d it go?
Omg sameeeeee
I just got a violin today, and I'm so excited! Was worried I wouldn't be able to find good tutorials on how to hold, tune, maintain, or play the violin, I've never been more happy to be wrong. You rock!
Thank you! Just a quick note - these video lessons are no longer in use and these are incomplete as they are around 10 years old now. The better ones are linked underneath this video.
I'm getting a violin tomorrow :) found a good quality used one for a good price. I've been playing piano for 9 years and wanted to try something new, gonna try teaching myself with these videos. Wish me luck! :)
update pls, how are u doing with the violin?
I'm doing the same myself after 28 years of piano!
I started with your learn to play Twinkle Twinkle in under an hour video (which worked and I am an absolute beginner with my newly rented violin today). I moved on to these videos just to get some foundational learning before I start actual lessons (at age 40 mind you). I really appreciate your style of teaching. My 20 y/old son plays guitar and has since he was 4 (a natural) and my only goal is to play a few songs with him for fun. Thank you!
Who else is watching this for no reason?
My dream jobs: Robotics
My brain: *How to Play violin*
Me: No
My brain: *DO IT*
Well yes but I’m going to get a violin tomorrow so both
@@traceywright3511 wow how is it? Haha
@@tripurwanti9946 same but my dream is computer programming (coding)
She also happens to be the prettiest violin and piano tutor on RUclips lol
Even if it's difficult to learn all by yourself don't give up! Keep going!
I just got my violin a few days ago! I am super excited to learn this new hobby. Hopefully waiting until I'm 35 won't hinder me too much. Your video was the first one that popped up and I have been watching it over and over for positioning and proper holding of the bow. Thank you!
Please note: these lessons videos are very old and are incomplete, so they now no longer in use.
These (below) are the newer ones with the complete course which you need to be following to replace this video:
‘1-30 Violin Course’ free videos: bit.ly/2jjeCfX
‘1-30 Violin Course books: bit.ly/2V3MPle
I turned 22 today and recieved a violin after wanting one since I was a child. The journey begins now and I couldn't be more thankful for you videos lovely!
Me: *absentmindedly plucking and playing with the bow hair
Her: try not to hold the hair..
Me: ohhhh *removes fingers off the hair
Dude. Same. I've messed with the hair so much already. Hahaha.
Me before this video:
* Tries to hold bow*
*touches hair a lot *
Me after during vid when she said not to touch the hair:
“WHAAAAT!? My dad never told me that;-; he never tells me anything..”
This was so very thorough. Thank you so much. At first I was wondering what else you would talk about (since the video is about 12 minutes) but you stayed on topic. You're very good at explaining; your students are fortunate.
I'm yet to buy a violin. I'm trying to learn as much as I can in the meantime.
What a service you are providing with these videos. Thank you very much.
Raw and Cooked Vegan welcome :)
Throwback to 2 years ago when I first picked up my violin, I used to watch your useful videos and was struggling with basic stuff like any beginner. And now I am practicing harmonics in Czardas piece.
Haha, I love the "Please Subscribe" paper sign
Chartre Khan Ay
I haven’t played the violin since high school so it’s been about 6 years. My best friend wants me to play Turning Page for their wedding when the time comes. I got a few years to re learn and practice. Thanks for your tutorials. They’re gonna help me immensely
I've always wanted to play the violin. So I've just ordered one from amazon and I'm so excited to begin. You're awesome to put these lessons online. Thank you very much! I'm going to be tracking the shipping, and I can hardly wait. It's 55 minutes until the new year 2015 where I live in Arizona, USA, Happy New Year everyone, and learning the violin is not my new year's resolution, it is my new life resolution! I'm 53 years old, I have a grown son with autism and he's afraid to leave our home. So I have to be with him, and I have plenty, plenty of time. Once again, thank you so much for putting these lessons online.
Beverly, im am trying to decide which one to order would you mind telling me which one you decided to get?
Marcella Jones I ordered the Mendini 4/4 MV200 Solid Wood Natural Varnish Violin with Hard Case, Shoulder Rest, Bow, Rosin and Extra Strings (Full Size). It's one of the ones recommended here, and has good reviews on Amazon, and on sale right now for $64.99. :)
Beverly Benjamin ha, I just ordered the same today on Amazon at that price, starter kit, but I ordered the pink violin. I cant wait, its been my long time dream to play. 😊
Denise W I have received mine, and I feel like I am all thumbs. :)
Hi Beverly. I am 55 and like you, have always wanted to play the violin! I even bought a beginners DVD at goodwill and kept it for several years before finally getting my violin. Now I have it, and I love it! It has been tough, but I am tenacious. I hope to follow your progress here, I am only on lesson 5 and working on exercise 2. Almost got it down, but still trying to figure out my arm position. Ugh!
Brilliant video. 57 years old, children all moved out and have always wanted to play the violin but as not musical, avoided lessons. This has inspired me to buy a violin and start. X
the pros of having a really short neck is u dont really need to have a shoulder rest thus saving money
lol
Sophia Bui nah it's s.coups
papa coups I have I mid sized neck make absolutely everything about the violin uncomfortable no matter what 😢😂
carat 💎 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Me
Thank you so much !! I’m a 15 year old classical piano player and I’ve always loved violin I just don’t know where to start and there’s no lessons around me so I appreciate this!
I've wanted to learn the violin since I was little, just never had the resources or money. I'm hoping to get a violin soon and start learning :) This video is very helpful, I'll definitely watch all of your vids when I get my violin.
In this right hand, hand hold, I discovered my pinky works well on top of bow and a bit on the side like at 11:00 o'clock... It seems to act like a rudder... I love your teaching. I learned at 8yrs old and now 66 yrs old. Blue Dave.
im getting a violin for Christmas and these vids are helping me alot thank you berry much
Rachael PANICS! love your picture
Cirenoz Leoney Thanks Victor is BAE
That's AWESOME Rem!! learn all the tricks you can in advance. when you open Santa's present, you will blow everyones socks off!!
Omg same
Rem Rem omg coincidence!!! I'm a getting a violin on Christmas and just learning early :)
As a person who is in the middle of learning guitar and doesn't even own a violin, I really enjoyed watching this! That's one of the most beautiful instruments in my opinion
I'm 24 & really regret quitting as a child.
I'm 57
@@MoonlightNothing i have a question. How do you adapt to the advancement of technology today? Like using smartphone or using the computer and browsing the net?
So many of us in the same boat. I'm a musician and almost EVERYONE I meet in life tell me that they wish their parents pushed them harder to keep learning! but, it's never too late to pick it up again, ya know!? ;)
omg i’m 19 and sameeee i used to play in grade 3 and i was so good i’m so sad now aahhhhh
It's never too late. I'm almost 40 ;)
Hello thanks for that lesson! As a 30 years old beginner, I salute your devotion to share your knowledge!
Who got a new violin for no reason and want to learn it
I did :)
I just got one today XD
Thinking of buying one
I get mine tommorow 💩
lol what a great life!
You are amazing..I was finding someone who can teach in easy way .I found you ..you are best. Thank you mam💓
I just bought a violin yesterday. I wanted to learn it so badly, after seeing the joy it gives you. I took the first 4 lessons yesterday itself. And I'm practicing and will go on to the 5th lesson until I get good enough. Will I be able to learn all about it watching videos? I just have this doubt ma'am. You are splendid. But I have self doubts.
Yes. I wouldn’t have bothered making videos and writing books if it wasn’t going to work. It won’t get you to master or professional level but high enough for you to be happy. I can’t speak for any other videos, lessons or books though - only mine.
Ayush Pandey are you still learning?
How’s it going?
विलास कुलकर्णी
मॅडम आपका व्हायोलिन सिखानेका तरीका बहुत रंजक और दिलचस्प है। लेकीन
मेरे तरह बहोतसे स्टुडंन्स अंग्रेजि अच्छी तरह
नही जानते।अगर आपका व्हायोलिन स्टिचिंग
हिंदि भाषा मे डबिंग करेगे आपका सबजेक्ट
इग्लिश नजानने वाले खूपसारे स्टुडंट बहूत
अच्छीतरह सब्जैक्ट समझलेंगे और व्हायोलीन सिखनेका आनंद पूरापुरा लेंगे।
कृपया मेरे सुझावका आप जरूर जरूर
विचार करेंगे।यहमुझे पूरी उम्मिद और
आशा है।
आपका स्टुडंट
27 years old never had a day of practice and bought my first violin. Just got it for fun and you are a god send thanks.
I’ve always loved the violin ever since I was little but in middle school I choose to be in band instead of orchestra. I still kinda regret not ever learning how to play the violin so I think I’m gonna get one learn myself and I hope your videos will help me!
I just got my violin yesterday and this really helped me, thank you so much
Nice! Hope it has been a fun adventure with your new instrument!!! :)
I don't even have a violin :'(
Erika García nor do I 😢😢😢😢
Erika García ek ook
I purchased one for about $50 on Amazon so I could take lessons. Turned out to be a good violin and my instructor only recommended upgrading the strings.
Erika García so why the heck did you click here lol
Jose Banuelos what brand?
I just started watching your tutorial videos and wanted to let you know how grateful I am to have found you. I have seen others but you truly understand how to teach from day one. You have broken down your lessons to allow anyone to follow. Although I am much older I wanted an outlet for my soul to sing. Your a wonderful teacher. Sincere thanks.
OMG this is so much better than that Kendall Mcguire, this is what you call a professional violinist
K I have my compound bow, all I need is a violin
hahahhaa
lauris Carrillo finally someone understands my joke
;D
hehe
DaKoTA KiD 104 I thiiiiinnk I know what you're talking about, yet still not sure 🤔
Somebody said that you are still liking comments to this day, just wanna check.
wow she liked it!!! :)
Yep. Thats because I read every single comment I get on my channel! :)
Thank you very much! I'm 47, and have always wanted to learn the violin. You're making that possible for me (as I travel often and can't actually go and take lessons.) Thank you!
Between 9 and ten....
The Potterhead in me: *whispers* 9 and 3/4.....
Astor the Gay Demon aUHWHSHAUS SAME BRO
Precisely!
I'm planning to learn violin.. this Christmas I'm planning to buy myself a violin :3 hope I'll learn more from you teacher :>
I’m so excited to learn!! Thank you for having these classes 🥺❤️
You're one of the few amazing, lovely, selfless human on this planet.
Her voice sounds like a mixture of Kate Winslet & Adele
Anyone here who used to play the violin but completely forgotten how? XD
I went course twice and quited :'D and now I am learning from the start
i didnt like my teacher which is why i quit
myfull namea Me too! I wish I would've kept playing but I remember telling my teacher that I started practicing at home for 2 hours and she was like, "What for? You're not going to be a professional?" I didn't plan on being a professional but just wanted to know how to play it well enough. Violin classes are pricey too and I think my mother noticed she wasn't teaching me much so she took me out.
Amber Luna don't ever see that she gets to you. A teacher that limits their students is not a good teacher.
OMG, meeeeeeeeeeeeeee
I bought a violin before quarantine and I’m just trying to learn now.
I am 13, and the violin has looked really cool. I still haven't gotten one yet, but I hope to get one soon. It's the most inteutinstrument to me.
I’ve had a violin for years. When I was in fifth grade, I quit because my orchestra teacher made us memorize the songs not HOW to play them. She made me feel like it was an obligation. But I’ve grown more interest in it again lol
I've been playing violin like 9 years now why am I here 😂
I'm 18 and learning now
I don't even have a violin lol
Alyssa den Hartog same 😁😁😁
Alyssa den Hartog Same but I'm getting one for my birthday, which is in two days😂
im here because i quit playing the trumpet because of my braces
Thank you very much, this is very appreciated!!
I am 26 years old, have zero history in music and struggling with overthinking anxiety. Recently, I brought a violin so that everytime I overthink, I will play the violin... 😅 I am a beginner, was exploring on RUclips to learn. This video is so helpful, seriously! 🤎🤎🤎Thank you. Wish me luck! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
I just subscribed.
Watching this during lockdown...
Sad part : I dont have violin...
But i enjoyed watching this....
Im buying one for 100 dollars on Amazon, it looks pretty nice too. Comes with a bunch of stuff, u can find good deals if you get lucky
Presley Finocchiaro thank you for information....I will check Amazon!!!
🙂
Thank god we have Amazon and other music stores that do deliveries!!! ;)
Im scared now... My mom and little sister wouldnt stop touching the horse hair... ;(
lol. I liked...screamed when my aunt touched it.
L i t t l e B o d y B i g H e a r t WHY is ur Mom touching it
Whenever my cousin, my brother and my friends touch my violin bow, I'm always like "okay you can try the violin for a minute but dON'T YOU TOUCH THE HAIR DON'T".
Shit buy a case
Hanooian YeSssssS ;(
hello, i'm 24 and i've always loved music. now i decided to try and learn the violin. do you think it's possible given my age?
RontiVen Yes
sure you can! I'm 29, just started taking up violin lessons. my 5th lesson this week. :)
thanks for your answer!
thank you for your response! did you have any previous musical knowledge? how is it so far?
yes I went for piano classes. but well, stopped for 15 years :)