7 Ways to Get A Good Tone & Sound from the VIOLIN
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Thank you! Very much appreciated :)
For my reference
To get good tone and sound:
1.) flat bow
( creates a better sound and helps with angle )
2.) us vibrato
3.) play in the middle of the board
( if u hear a scratchy voice while playing means u r too close to the bridge. If u want a softer sound can go closer to the fingerboard)
4.) intonation
( if ur fingers aren't properly on the string then u would also get a scratchy sound. Make sure it is completely down on the string )
5.) right pressure on bow
(not too hard, it can become scratchy. Not too soft too so u have to experiment urself to find the pressure that gives u the sound u like)
6.)long bowing
(even if notes are short can still use long bow. You can produce a nicer sound)
7.)get a better violin
(better violin, better sound and more advance. Ofc depending on ur circumstances)
Thanks! This information written down is exactly what I came here looking for.
TYSM
Thank you dear☺️☺️☺️
This is such a great list of tips given in a nutshell. Thanks!
Thank you...
I wish I had a violin tutor like you.I am learning violin at my old age--- can you imagine?It's a challenge and I am proud of it.
Teresa Mathew how is it going,
You can't be that old. Violin is not easy. When I tried to go back to it, after a stroke, I was looking for a teacher, at the age of 49. He laughed at me and thought I should have been looking for a teacher for my 10-year old son. But he finally came up with a name, and I resumed playing with that teacher. It helped me beat depression. Later I started my own band, and joined an adult orchestra. My son started playing violin 2 years later because "I made it look easy!"
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That's great. It makes me happy to know there's people interested in the violin. It's challenging, but rewarding . Happy playing ! 🎻
@@imeldapearce it's an motivation for a young child like me...respect 🙌
I started at age 62!
I started playing at 7 and I'm 17 now, so I've been bad at the violin for about 10 years, I still need help
Eli Fabbricante Literally same
Same oh my goodness
Focus on just one note, then two, then three, back to one, building up to 4 and 5 as you can handle. Stick to just one string and only one string, add the rest when you can effectively play notes in tune on that one string.
Love your videos. Thank you for helping me fine tune my skills. I am 35 and just now taking up violin in hopes of combating dementia in my later years after boxing for two decades. Sending my love from the US.
Robert Granados how's it going
Good luck. This is laudable. I hope you can find a good teacher. I played violin on and off from the age of 10. When I was 36 I had a stroke. At 49 I had a craving to start playing again. At first I had trouble finding a teacher. One teacher actually laughed at me because of my age. But he still put me in touch with a very good teacher who worked mostly with kids. I felt that saved my life. It lessened my depression. I'm 65. Due to a few injuries, I took a shorter hiatus. Now I'm inspired to start again. This is an excellent idea. Don't give up. Violin isn't easy.
Imelda Pear I’m 67, and played orchestral violin in my 20’s, however since, I was involved in a tractor accident on the farm requiring extensive back surgery with rods and several screws. Alison’s videos have given me the confidence to start playing again. I also bought the Stentor 1500. I play the heck out of it. I am limited with polyneuropathy and osteoarthritis. I was told to go with a smaller model 3/4 or 7/8. This has worked for me with fingering! Best of luck to you!
You look like the rock ahahahaha
Two set rocks
Hey! Since you've made this video that seems to be aimed towards "beginner" violinists, I would kindly want to ask you whether or not you can make a video on getting a good tone and sound like a seasoned and professional violinist/soloist for more advanced students. Thank you so much! I love your videos and you seem really sweet! :)
Isaac
i been playing for years and sound like the soundtrack to a horror movie about dying cats
pet cemetery
I have been playing for like 6 years and same 😭😭
meeee tooo damn
I no longer feel alone 🙇🏾♀️
Took me 6 years to develop a steady tone. Don't give up!!!
As a self taught Cape Breton / Scots player I always made sure my bow was at right angles to the strings. People who play at an angle, even decent players, have a muddy tone. I am partial to slower tunes, laments, pastorals, slow strathspeys etc, I do play quite close to the bridge on really evocative tunes. I noted Nicolla Benedettii in a session with Allie Bain playing very close to the bridge. I tried it and it works but you have to be very much at full throttle. Perhaps you should listen to and watch the late Cape Breton player Jerry Holland who does everything "wrong" (Bow hold, bent wrist etc) but was truly elegant player. I suppose the folk vs classical traditions mean something. I enjoy your tutorials and playing.
it could be the way your fingers are on the string, combined with the way you are bowing. Its a difficult problem to solve and is more often or not a case of trial and error.....
i am 12 and i play the violin and literally i sound horrifying.
You'll get better. Im 12, too. I was the same way. But after a while I got better. And you will too.
No worries, it is supposed to sound like that at the beggining, kinda frustrating yes but the violin may the most difficult instrument in the world so don't dessesperate ok?
Thanks :)
me 2
Do you guys still play the violin? Is it better now? :p
Thank you for doing these! I had tons of fun trying to learn my “violin “ for about two years, until it fell apart. 10 years later, I finally got a real one this week and am trying again . This video helped a lot (though my cat still runs from the room)!
I have always been fascinated with the violin and now I'm learning to play it by myself since I don't want to spend my guardians money. It's coming along wonderful especially with all your videos that help me and encourage me to go on. So thank you and your an amazing violinist , I hope you always play with the violin and keep making videos.
Thank you. I just got myself a cheap little violin last week but after watching your videos every day and practicing as much as possible, I think I'm starting to realize now that this might actually be something that I might pic up quite nicely....still having trouble bowing on more than one string at a time, so I'm still working on arm positions, but other than that you ahve been an excelent help in me, a 31 year old full time employee being able to pic something up and learn.......been playing guitar for a while now and although that has helped me tremendously on my fingering it is still so much different because now its like I have to pat my head and rub my belly at the same time lmao
For intermediate+ classical or sacred music players: you might want to look at the thickness of the tip of the bridge - the top where the strings set on the bridge. A classical violin often sounds better when the tip of the bridge is thinner; it will give a cleaner/purer sound vs a broader tip will give a rougher/rustic sound, more ideal for fiddlers. Disclaimer: thinning of the bridge should be done by a pro and it can also cause the life span of the bridge can be diminished and it could break/collapse easier.
Also: If you play with an over the top practice mute a lot this might not be a good option for you.
Oh my.........I've been learning to play for 6 months now and your site is BY FAR the best. Such detail...but still down-to-earth. I'm an older learner (56 to be exact) but have crossed to hurdles just from your videos. Thanks so much! Dian
I love your instruction. I look almost daily to get new tips on how to get better with the violin. I am an "elder" student and need good tips like you provide. Thank you so much. Please keep all of your tips coming! They are greatly appreciated.
Hi Alison! Quick question, does your camera automatically compress the volume of your violin when you play? or is my violin just louder - even when I try to play quietly.. (Is there a way I can practice at a lower volume? I'm thinking of my poor neighbors...) Thank you, great channel!
You could try getting the Ultra Practise Mute. That might help a little.
I was sounding very scratchy 🥴 until I watched your video, i was not putting my finger down hard enough , big Thank you 💐
What about other things to think about? As a relative beginner with a very good quality instrument I noticed recently that my tone improved immensely when I upgraded my bow. I am constantly thinking about the quality of my tone and what different strings might give me? There are various types and gauges of strings that will all contribute differently to the tone produced. Then there is the application of rosin? I am always thinking I have either too much rosin on my strings or maybe not enough? Sometimes after cleaning my strings I notice my tone has improved. Perhaps these are the questions that a video for the more advanced beginner but crucial non the less to the learning experience and development as a player.
what sort of violin do you have? Its a student quality one or worth a bit of money?
Hi Alina, i just wanted to tell you how much i appreciate your videos and books. I have been always trying to learn the violin, and been doing your lessons everyday as i can from your recommendations and have been able to learn songs and make a beautiful sound. I still have a long way. You are a very good teacher, i hope you keep doing what your doing. 🥰 so others can learn too and appreciate the violin.
.....Lovely, lovely, lovely, a very pleasant experience learning from you and that beautiful voice and accent....
I love your videos. I'm 15 and have been playing for a year now, and your videos help me out so much, so I want to thank you.
I've watched dozens of videos on this topic and this is the most helpful one I've found so far. Thanks!
Thank you Alison 🙏🏽 your such a sweet kind person to help all of us that don’t know what to do . God Bless your beautiful heart 🙏🏽♥️🎻♥️
I bought a $300 fiddle in 2007 to reduce my carry ons (first world problem) when I’d fly south to visit family for weeks at a time. Pressing a rubber mute on the bridge really mitigated the loud, edgy notes it produced.
When Covid started, I didn’t play with the local symphony and haven’t returned thanks to the break from sitting near the trumpets/flutes.
I came south this year and started playing again. This fiddle plus mute was good enough to impress the local shop guy when I needed a different chin rest. Cheers!
As a very rank beginner and in my 60's, I have found your videos to be charming, to the point and very helpful. Thank you, keep up the good work.
That Violin is beautiful.
Hello!
I watch your videos, and I think you are a great tutor. I'm 16 years old, and I am buying a violin really soon, and I've always wanted to learn how to play the violin. I think it's an amazing instrument.
Luckily, I live in Sweden and I get money for studying at school, so I'm going to use some of the money i get monthly to pay for the violin, because I want to make sure I get a good enough violin, I don't want to buy a cheaper one because I'm not really sure if I would be satisfied with it and I really want to continue playing the violin, at least for a very long time. I am a beginner, I've tried playing on a friend of mine's violin, so I'm not really experienced with the violin as far as I know. So would you recommend any violin for me to start with? Any price, really, because I can pay for it monthly instead of paying it all directly. Thank you for these amazing videos, they really help out a lot.
have a great day,
Christian
Zack Thé Wolf you get paid for going to school
The Tinker Yep, in high school, they pay you for going to school. And if you skip school a lot they give you less. I think it's their way of making students want to go to school. It's kind of smart in my opinion, who wouldn't want 110 dollars every month?
This was very helpful. Especially making the notes longer and moving arms more. Thank You.
Finally picked one up last year. Messed with it twice. Now at 36 one year later time to try haha.
I saw another video from you more recently I was shocked to see this is 10 years ago. You literally don’t age. Thanks for the vids.
Haha, oh stop it lol. I have totally aged....
@@TheOnlineViolinTutor no seriously where’s that fountain of youth at? 😂. Anyways great vids. Got my violin sounding the best it’s ever had (full size student). Still sound horrible but gotta give it more than 3 attempts. Haha
I am at the Twinkle Little Star stage. My problem is when I play a sharp it sounds a lot weaker than my other notes. Also I don't have much padding on my fingers.
lol im at here right now. how did you get past it?
I teach the piano and jazz for sometime and I must say you're a very good teacher.
my 3rd day playing the violin. I love it to bits. i get scratchy sounds but saw your video about why i keep getting scratchy sound.thank you for the the tutorials, helped so much. my class is not starting until another 2 weeks, cant wait.
I just started violin recently and when I already played the piano and started flute a while back (which I now caught up to my usually less motivated peers at school with) how long would it probably take before I'm okay at violin at least so I can play dongs I like (not crazy hard ones or anything) did it take you a while? O know violin is a lot harder than the flute and very different from it and piano, that I could tell immediately.
Thank you Alison , i just had a great hour on my violin flat bow and longer bow souned so much better 😊
Thanks - I know this is an old video and you may never see my comment, but just your tip about using a longer bow stroke (with a faster pace for faster notes) has suddenly improved how the first exercises of your lessons 5&6 sound. Yay!!
Hi Alison, I am a beginner violinist and I find your videos very effective; you’re a great tutor! Thanks
I love all your Videos, but this one is outstanding for me !
Thank you for so many Tips in a nutshell and free of charge !
I also notice that in each new video your beauty grows ! I sincerely say it !
it will help massively and its just a practice thing. If you count in your head you will never have problems with rhythm or tricky rhythms.
Thank you for this video! I was having trouble with my violin playing but after watching your video and taking your advice I immediately heard an improvment with my playing!
I am very impressed that you comment on videos. My son will be starting lessons in 2 weeks. I got him the Mendini mv 200. He has been working your lesson videos and is having a ball. I played for 8 years and am enjoying helping him. One question I have is does rosin expire? I have 17 year old rosin I used to use, but should I replace it?
family friendly reviews Yes. If you have good rosin, which uses tree sap, it starts to go 'off' so to speak. Besides, after 17 years, I would just buy a new one regardless. They are very cheap and last a while.
You offer many helpful pointers, thank you.
good advice. I like your video. Thank you. I have been playing the violin for 14 years and when I upgraded to a much better violin and a better BOW as well I was able to hear overtones and colors and sounds that i was never able to hear before on my former and first lower quality violin.
The first thing noticed about your channel was the fact you replied to the comments which is great. I'd like to ask when I should start learning vibrato. I'm a beginner, but I'm getting good sound out of my violin, and I'd like to add that flare. I have a tutor so the risk of learning it incorrectly isn't high.
why not give it a go and see? If the violin shakes too much, then its probably too early to try...
Thanks, will do
"I'd like to ask when I should start learning vibrato."
Immediately. Learn vibrato at least as soon as you learn to shift. Learn it as soon as possible. It is a fundamental part of playing the violin.
The only thing I don't know about vibrato is if people can learn to do it variably. My guess is you trust your own ear about vibrato.
Love all your helpful tips thanks so much just learning how to use my fingers on the strings when I do it right makes me happy to hear the ring tone still on twinkle twinkle little star working on keeping the bow in center and longer strokes have a blessed day Nancy from Massachusetts USA
I learn from you. You are smart about what you are teaching, as well as professional.
Your way of teaching and speaking are so convincing and inspiring to pick up my violin and play! Learned a lot! Please keep posting more videos, specially to the next levels also. Thank you so much. :D
I always trying to keep my bow in the midlle but its always come out not straight sometime my bow goes near the bridge sometime over the fingerboard and my tone is always scratchy whenever i switch into another string can you give me tips for that?
You need to practise in front of a mirror to see and learn where the bow needs to be in order to be straight. Its hard and takes time, but its exactly how i did it. Your arm doesnt know where straight is at the moment, so you need to train it.
A Russian Orchestra Leader talking about sight reading said ""For new music I have never seen before I try to stay near the middle of the bow ".
Finaaaalllyyy!!!! I saw Everyone playing with tilted bow. I was so confused what's going on!!
You have some great tips and pointers. A year ago I started making a violin rosin that actually produces better tone on a violin I know it sounds nuts but it's gone viral. It's called Lonesome Pine violin rosin. I know you don't believe it but it's quite incredible I've been making rosin for 20 years and I came up with an ingredient and a process that changes the whole game in rosin making. I'm stating this now here because in a couple years you'll know all about the rosin. Already the greatest fiddle players in bluegrass music now use it and rave about it. A beginning violin student can use it to produce good tone immediately. I know teachers don't like to hear that but it works!. I like my own product and I'm excited about it and I'm excited about people finding it and trying it out. Keep making videos I really enjoyed it.
these were helpful. thanks. I have noticed that strings make a huge difference in tonal quality. I am a beginner but I noticed that Dominant strings sound best on my violin. They were old so I watched some videos on different brands and qualities: material, gauge, tension etc. decided to try something different. Went with Pirastro Tonicas. Where the Dominants rang like a bell with a full round tone, the Pirastros sound thin and less responsive. Saving up for a new set of Dominants.
i'm a long-timed studied guitarist and i just started to play violin as my 5th instrument
that's it
oh yeah and i watch your video to understand more about violin ,thanks alot
Really good video Soothing Sounds of the Violin strong and useful tips on how A Violin should be played and cared for
I bought all 4 of your piano books, and I love them. I still use them every day. Are you ever gonna make violin books? I would really love the, to learn the violin.
Yes. I already have video lessons 1-10 on my channel and im currently in the process of just finishing actually, book 2 which will be lessons 11-20 and this will come with a book and videos and also a song book to accompany it - all in the same format as the piano ones. This book and the song book will be out around September time 'possibly' August if i work super hard on it. :)
+The Online Piano and Violin Tutor that's awesome to hear. Keep up the great videos. You're an amazing teacher
I played violin when i was in school for 10 years and then dropped it after that.Well it has been over 40 years that i have played and i would like to play again.I have forgot how to read music but i know the basics of playing.I was hoping you could give me some idea where to start again.Roger
+Roger Hawkins Why dont you start where you left off? Since I dont know what you can and cant do, I cant specifically advise you, but going back to where you left off with give you an idea at least.
1. Keep the bow flat
2. Use Vibrato
3. Position the bow halfway between the bridge and fingerboard.
4. Press your fingers all the way down.
5. When playing higher on the fingerboard (e.g. 4th position) pay extra attention to finger and bow pressure.
6. Use long, open strokes.
7. Get a nice violin that is capable of making a good sound.
If you want to tilt the bow you don`t need to rotate your whole hand . Also don`t "Press" your fingers down hard . Just light contact is enough .
Very educative and useful. sometimes bow misses sound at few places of bow even after applying rosin on it. what should we do?
I'm so glad that i found your videos. I am a lot more confident to buy a violin now that I know some basics. Thank you for your help, and I look forward to watching more videos when I start playing :)
Is it common for a string (E) to sound off even when you have expensive strings (Pirastro)? Open E sounds bad but an E played on the A does not (And sometimes the E squeaks/squeals when I drop over to it from A). Closed notes on the E sound alright but I that might be because of unconscious adjustment. I know you can't really comment on something you can't hear but I am wondering if you think the fault would lie with the instrument or the physical string?
I use a middle-grade rosin but am thinking of upgrading to Pirastro Gold, do you think the more expensive rosin is worth it for an amateur performer?
Thanks so very much for your time and your videos! They are a real blessing!
+Callie Walsh No - it wont be the string. Without knowing whats going on for myself, I can only suggest that it could be your violin or the way you are bowing it? As i said, I cant see or hear for myself, so I cant really help other than that. Sorry.
Thank you! Are you comfortable commenting on Pirastro Rosin? Do you know anything about their rosin (specifically the gold flecks)? Is the cost worth it?
+Callie Walsh I dont like it im afraid. I find it a little too scratchy for my liking. Im using this at the moment:www.thestringzone.co.uk/sartory-rosin-by-thorvaldsson-france and its bloody awesome lol.
I realise I have linked a UK website, but you may be able to hunt it down if you are in another country.
Thanks again! I am glad I didn't order it last night! I am in Canada but I will go hunting!
I really enjoy your videos. You have a very lovely voice and I enjoy listening to the violin. But the education you give us is outstanding thank you
Thanks, Alison....would a better set of strings help with tone?
I really appreciate this video. Thank you so much.
Iv been watching some of you're violin videos and i must say i think im a pro right about now and i haven't even got my violin delivered yet
Thank you for all your effort into these videos for us cyber pixels
you are welcome and good luck when you get your violin! :))
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hi alison. my son is very happy with that video epecially the third tip. thanks alot
Thank you for your tutorials. They are very easy to follow. Excellent teacher!
thank you so much :3 i've just started learning for days and your videos help me ALOT!
Thanks a lot for sharing us the important things about vilion 🎻
Hi, how do we know if our violin has the right tune, because I hear it differently from each source and I can't really tell if it's the right tune
+Jasmine Bsata You need a violin tuner, or piano etc.
Thank you
I play the flute and spend ages developing tone by doing various exercises! Somebody has given me a free violin and I want to develop a great tone because it's a beautiful instrument!
thanks,thanks for your generosity alison
Hi Alison, It is nice of you to make available lessons at free cost. I being the beginners follow each of your lessons..But I am still struggling a lot on double sound or hitting double string. Could you please guide me..
I can’t see or hear what’s going on so I can’t help much, but you either have to learn to isolate the strings, or see if your bridge is too flat. If that’s the case, you need to get your bridge shaped properly.
Thank you, very informative! I have heard that when you play shop violins to buy, that you will know which is the one for you, because....IT SPEAKS TO YOU. I can’t wait to get that one!
Thank you! You answered my question first thing. I was wondering about tilted vs straight bow positions.
I juat bought a violin one day ago and i played with it couple of times and i sounded really bad , but after reading some of the comments who got better after many years i will not lose hope
I wish I had a violin tutor like you!
I am just a month learning the violin, yes I have pro trumpet and guitar background, and a very good ear for tone, no, it did not let me just waltz into being pro on it overnight, but there are moments someone hearing would swear I've been playing it pro for years. I am getting the non fret element addressed while the not being able to use my pick and fingers on the strings to pluck, so that bow has been something new to deal with and cutting through lot's of bull on the teaching element in the process to form my own that works. First, and absolutely first, to get decent tone out of it, make sure the bow is rosened correctly to give you a chance, and second, just as high of a priority, get the bow held loosely from your fingertips, even if it's just two fingers touching it with a third only opting in occasionally, and find that balancing spot that's comfortable, not at the end of the bow necessarily, closer up towards the middle for the right center of gravity. Let gravity, not pushing down help with the tone, don't force the thing through the strings, think light touch is best, allow it to flow gently, try to get it to play softly and quietly, the more quiet the better, not this flat one volume only, in trumpet it's called soft tones where you push air through just as much as the lips to produce the sound. You will find yourself making the bow lighter by getting used to reducing the amount of gravity it's pulled down to, and this far into it, no tips are going to replace practice, practice and practice, just make sure you are progressing else you are not learning.
Spend money on name brand strings, they don't have to be super expensive, but the stock ones on the cheap beginner models are only there to learn some of the basics, never expect them to sound good, do this before spending crazy money on some expensive violin that for the most part for a new to intermediate player will do you nothing to help with tone outside of some at most, minor difference. I can make cheap, just crap guitars and trumpets sound good, I can't imagine this is any different on the violin, just one needs to work harder on the inferior instruments for that.
Second month into it, still a giant amount of fun, that light bow allows you much greater capacity for balancing and fine tuning your finger placement on it, and yes, using the sides/edges of it as well and a mix of more of sorts for it and holding the bow as you play, better to explore rather then ruin the fun trying to put down in words.
I am hitting some good notes and combos, now with several strings working together, just having exploring for now, nothing serious. The sound though, not flat, basic, generic, and I can very much see now, it's like this low tech version of an amplified instrument like we have for our electric gear. I am still noodling around stage, but as stated before, just fun!
I want to thank people that put out helpful video tutorials like this one here, absolutely these are the go-to people to talk to and learn from.
I love your videos, I am a left handed fiddle player. I have an acoustic violin and a Cecilio electric. Your videos are most helpful in my learning. Next time I am in England lets do lunch.
Shon
A very helpful video for beginners. I just started 2 weeks ago.
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I am having an issue with keeping the violin in place. The only thing that stops it from falling off my shoulder is my left hand. How hard are you holding the violin down between your chin and shoulder? It feels like it requires a lot of pressure to free up the fretting hand to move. I've been a guitarist of 15 years and have a nice vibrato/fingering from that instrument and it should transfer over nicely if I can free up my left hand :) Should I maybe get a should mount? My left hand is not allowed to move at the moment.
I think it would be a good idea to get a shoulder rest. There are various kinds, so you should experiment with each one because one might work better for you than another,
A Michaels Thank you for the suggestion :)
Snolla 1988: No problem. :)
Your videos are extremely helpful. Most tutor videos don't touch on subtle things like this, which I find strange considering subtlety~producing a rich tone or a soft tone, etc. is kind of a big deal, especially when playing violin.
Yours were the first videos I saw when I began playing and they've done so much for me!
Thank you for taking the time to make these! I really appreciate them. (:
These videos are very helpful and detailed thank you for taking time to share
What type of violin do you use? I just started violin a few days ago on a yamaha brand. Is yamaha a good violin brand?
Aldrich Yanga My violin is a one of a kind antique violin from about 1850
Thanks for all the great videos ... awesome tutor! Greetings from the US!
Your teaching is so good thanks 😀😀
very nice lesson-- I am new to learn and helpful. Thanks very much
Thanks Allison. Great help.
I just LOVE your crunch violin and dropped piano logo at the top of the video!
what do you mean? Can you expand a little more as what you have said is quite general?
Do you have experience with cheap Stagg violins for beginners and how would you compare it to Stentor and Cecilio?
ultimately, yes. They wont eliminate scratch or give you a better tone just on their own as they are not 'magical' (if you get what i mean lol) but they will go a long way in helping you to get a better tone as they will be responsive and much smoother and more compliant.
which violin u use right now? just wondering what level of violin is suitable for your skill level
I have an antique 1800 ish Mittenwald German violin.
I have been striving mainly with the G String and probably the other Strings at 440 Hz.
Finally, I decided to decrease in steps of 5 Hz to see what happened to the sound. I found that at about 430 Hz, my Violin has improved a lot, a lot, alot !
Is each violin has a particular fine tuning to reach by trial and error ?
Thanks for your professional advice.
Your presentation is so nice..
Awesome! Thanks. Will order a new one for us all!
i am 65 and never learnt any instrument-- had 6 lessons of 30 mins each last year but financws dont allow me to continus and my tutor said most adults learn online no w-- who knew ???
--your lessons are perfect for an absolute beginner.
Could I just ask for you to explain to me what note is G Major and what note is G minor ? or G flat on a violin ? what strings would i be holding for each of hose ??
Or is it covered later in these practical lessons ? OR are those just for Piano ??
There is no note of G major or G minor.
You can only get G natural, G# or Gb.
You can get these notes in several places on the violin so it depends on what the music is saying. You wouldnt really ever play a Gb.
Thank you so much for your Help !!!
Thanks Thanks Thanks. You have given me a Love, for the Violine, also over the years, good luck from a ven Hein.
You're an excellent teacher keep up the great work🤩👍👍👍
Thanks for this video! I heard a big difference in my playing.
Though I don't know why you suggested vibrato in a beginner aimed video as you don't start vibrato for a while
What is working for me, after two years, is the longer bow strokes. Everything just seems to sound better. The only thing is I play Irish Fiddle and American Folk Music. That means short notes. Any tips when you have to play that kind of music? Again, thank you for your videos, Alison, they really help!
I dont play fiddle music, so its probably a slightly different technique that you would be looking at.