I just joined the course with Zlata and i am learning quite a bit already - and enjoying learning - with her. It’s unbelievable the amount of time she must’ve has spent creating so many excellent videos and free of charge for pupils. Thanks a lot!
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 ...........
Thankyou, clearly explained. I feel much more comfortable holding the violin now! My 5yo is learning with me so this has helped me find the landmarks to ensure he is holding his correctly (as I can't tell how he's feeling, only that he looks awkward!). Looking forward to working through your course!
Thank you for making these amazing lessons! I am 56 years old and want to learn the violin. I have completed through lesson 8 and working on mastering what I learn before moving on. I did all that in one day and now I just need to practice it. Within a few months of practice with these lessons i will be able to play some fun classical pieces. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you so much! I'm so excited you're joining Bow like a Pro and I'm looking forward teaching you in the best way I can. I'm sure we'll get you great results. Welcome!
Thanks for the placement tips. I was guilty of bringing the violin up to me and struggled to get good placement. The "button towards the throat" tip was very helpful!
I am so happy to get these free lessons and they will be a great help as I have a violin teacher in person but we are doing the same Concertino in G Major and this has been a great help.
Thank you so much. I have my violin, and cheated by getting a luthier to set it up and am now thoroughly enjoying learning violin with you. I love your little email messages. I recommend people commit and register to your course. Just think, somewhere in now flooding rural Australia, listening to the rain and the kookaburras complaining, a violin sound is now heard and you are the teacher.
Thank you very much for your kind enquiries. I have just started the lessons and will keep you posted. Thanks once again. With prayers Krishnakumar Iyer
Yes, a lot of books say the violin should sort of float in the air only held between chin and shoulder, but that's not what players actually do, certainly not in the past without shoulder rests.
@@violinlounge It doesn't feel like floating . It feels like you have a big chunk of wood stuck under your neck .... lol joke but it does. I love it anyway.
thank you! i started 'scratching' the violin some months back, and am beginning to get a reasonable sound..... i am 74 years old, but one is never too old to learn new things!
This was so helpful! I’ve definitely been holding incorrectly...alas, there is gravity here. Thank you for the in depth instructions. Can’t wait to continue the course!
Hi Zlata. I finally made into the first lesson. I have been finishing the build of my violin and have it tuned now. I will be actively working through the lessons. Thank you so much for these starting lessons.
Greetings! I'm 78 and played my first notes on a violin yesterday. Also managed to break the E string (twice) and have yet to get one tuned, but I think I've learned to be a bit more gentle in the tuning process. I'm still trying to get comfortable with the hold, but think I'm getting quite close. The chin rest that came with the rental (student model Yamaha) certainly doesn't line up with MY chin. Finally got the shoulder rest adjusted and that seems to be fine. Have ordered a center-mounted chin rest which should solve the rest of that issue. My first music lessons were on the accordion and started when I was 8. Went on to play in various competitions and my first job in high school was teaching at the local music studio. The left-hand part of an accordion is organized on the circle of 5ths, so it certainly helps understanding the structure of the violin. I am TOTALLY dependent on your videos. Thanks!
@@violinlounge I got myself my first violin with my birthday money a week ago. One question. I notice my bow bouncing( don't know how to explain it best) a lot is there a way i can fix this? Thanks from Bundaberg QLD Australia!
Getting back to basics always helpful ..... I will review all your lessons from 1 to 10 again ..... I am sure will help a lot For example I forgot the button toward the throat rule
Thanks for this video. I like to re-watch it, because I don't get everything right away. There is a lot of trial and error and sometimes I have to start at the beginning.
Been super pressed for time lately.I enjoyed turning on this video and settling down.Will watch it over and over again.Working on what she's saying too.Did start bowing the violin after getting it.I think slowing down and doing it per the video is a better idea.
That's a great way to study, Bob, don't rush it, but master the skill first before you continue. This will save you a lot of time in the future. Enjoy!
I have been playing for three years and practice daily for 1 to 3 hours. My first teacher taught NO technique. So I am unlearning bad stuff. I really want this review and to learn what has been missed. Your videos have really been a help to me. I am also interested in the European method talk about.
Hi Mrs Sheridan Just a beginner teaching myself - since the Coronavirus shutdown I have a question about it sounding scratchy. and wondering if I should use the tape markers Thank you Mrs S
Welcome to my channel. Here's a video on getting rid of the scratchy sound ruclips.net/video/AhREfhWxeUU/видео.html and here's my opinion on markers ruclips.net/video/zb-f15LqsyQ/видео.html
Thank you so much for the free violin lesson. I am from Pakistan and I couldn't find a tutor, my uncle gifted me a violin for my birthday after I showed interest in it and I was dying to be able to play though I ended up snapping my E string while tuning QwQ and maybe after your tutorials I'll be able to play this instrument properly.
Hi Zlata, Thank you for the very helpful and derailed instructions. It helped me quite a bit. A major problem that I still have i be s the proper adjustment of my Kun shoulder rest. It seems to be ok for 20 minutes or so and then either it sleeps or my posture gets sloppy. Again, thank you. Any ideas or comments a re welcome. Yossi
Hi Yossi, in the beginning practicing can be quite tiring and it takes a long time for your muscles to get used to violin playing. If you're starting out and you're comfortable for 20 minutes, just take a break after that and come back to the instrument later. Probably after 20 minutes you do something different, maybe slouch a little. Just stretch a bit and come back later.
Im 37 and i wanted to learn how to play the violion but i couldnt find someone to teach me where i live..so i think your videos will be a great help for me.. but one thing i also wanted to know is what size of violin to buy so i can start to learn how to play it.. Thanks!
@@violinlounge thank you! I will look for a violin online.. then hopefully will be able to start learning how to play it.. just want to ask if you have any videos how yo tune a violin? Thanks again
I'm from the school of a flexible balanced posture without tension. Check out my more extensive video about posture right here: violinlounge.com/how-to-hold-the-violin-from-all-sides-violin-lounge-tv-368/
I have a 4/4 violin about which you can read all here bit.ly/2KwVPvs and here are beginner violins I recommend: violinlounge.com/article/5-best-violin-brands-for-beginner-violinists/
Hello, just got my new violin & it’s beautiful! I did the violin hold as you demonstrated and there is an awful lot of slipping going on. Are you supposed to sort of lock it down with your chin? There is a lot of slipping with the bow as well, I have to stop every couple of minutes to re-secure my grip. And I’m struggling to keep my pinky bent. Would you have any suggestions?
This is all very normal in the beginning. Don’t clench too much. Check out my more extensive video on violin posture violinlounge.com/how-to-hold-the-violin-from-all-sides-violin-lounge-tv-368/ and take a look at the smooth bowing and warm up videos on my channel. Happy practicing!
Hi Zlata. Can you recommend a good source online for downloading violin music? I have found piano street music for piano downloads, but am struggling to find a good site for violin music - ideally one that includes the level of each piece.
You can find a lot at imslp.org I use that myself a lot. For sheet music sorted in different levels, take a look at the Tomplay app. With this link bit.ly/2Z9g3kT and the coupon code VIOLINLOUNGE30 you can get a free 14 day trial and 30% discount. They have a vast library of around 20,000 pieces and present albums per playing level.
Okay Zlata Got the E-mail, didn't want to join face book. I've watched several of your videos and have learned far more then watching hours of others. As to how I am doing Well right now not good. I broke my left wrist in early October. And then at the end of November I tripped and of course threw out my hand to break the fall and broke the damn thing again. But as soon as it heals which is supposed to be soon. I will be practicing again using your videos. I am a first time player. I am 64 years old I play piano and guitar. I've got 10 years to learn before I go blind, so i will be giving it my most.
I can't seem to find an answer to this: The jaw on the chin rest creates a grip on the violin when it is pressed to the collarbone, right? And this grip allows the player to take the left hand off the violin completely, but still hold the violin parallel to the ground, right? So ... is this grip the ONLY method I need to use to hold the violin and keep it steady? Why should I even be concerned with the thumb at all (and the base of the forefinger)? It seems to me that the action of the left hand constantly sliding up and down the fingerboard will need the jaw grip to "take over" the responsibility of steadying the violin, which would create a "push/pull" feeling on the jaw as I play. Right???? (I hope I'm making sense.)
For some strange reason RUclips put your comment in my spam box... What you describe is the modern violin school that exists in the past couple of decades and a lot of teachers think this is the only truth. But... For centuries violinists have played without shoulder rests, including the great players of the first half of the 20th century. The chinrest was only used to prevent the violin from wiggling. The violin partially rests on the collar bone and partially in the left hand and a bit lower and more to the middle than a lot of violin players do these days. In this way it's perfectly possible to shift positions and do vibrato, as all the great players played all the virtuosic stuff from the 19th century. The advantage is that your neck and shoulders can relax more and you have more freedom of movement. What school you follow is for you to choose.
New violin got here about a week ago.Rosined the bow and 'bowed' ? the easiest to get to string.E string.Just doing that makes you realize this is going to take ALOT of practice! People like the instructor and ones you see in orchestras have been playing since they were 5.So.Here I am back watching Beginner #1 with a rosined up bow.:)
Hi Ziata I meant that somebody practicing the violin for 20 years is quite an accomplishment. I am watching your performances on Violin Lounge. Are there any mournful dramatic pieces like sonatas in there? Pieces that are in the lower notes and slow.I like those.I will watch all performances. Bob
@@bobgrieger9098 Thank you, Bob, 20 years is not a matter of discipline, but a matter of inspired action. NOT practicing would be harder for me than practicing every day, because I go crazy when I don't play. You can see all my performances here: violinlounge.com/all-performances/ A bit of drama: violinlounge.com/performance/video-vissi-darte-from-tosca-by-puccini-on-the-violin/ Low notes on my viola: violinlounge.com/performance/the-swan-by-saint-saens-viola-and-piano/ Of course feel free to ask questions about my beginner course if you have them.
I need a suggestion on buying my first violin. I am 44 yrs old and a complete beginner, but I don’t want to make a mistake buying my first violin. Please guide.
I have been playing just 3 months. I have a real problem, with NOT BREATHING while concentrating on bow smooth, straight & while trying to keeping my fingers with right pressure in rightt position on the strings. The third thing then is remembering to breath! I keep holding my breath when focused. It is a real problem. PLEASE any tips.
@@violinlounge Zlata, thank you! , thank you! for your help. I greatly appreciate your description of the technique. I will let you know if i master this. Even when i do a gym workout, (which is infrequent!!), i forget to breath. This has been a long term problem for me. Wishing you a lovely day. Kindest Regards Debra
My son who is 9 and playing since he is 3.5 is struggling with intonation to the point that I think maybe violin is not sustainable for him but we have invested so much on this already that it is hard to just quit. I am not sure how to help him because during practice I have to rely on him playing a righ note. I appreciate any advice I can get.
@@violinlounge That's a great idea! I'm saving up to buy a decent violin, but I can probably buy a space shuttle for less, so maybe I should get that first?
Zlata, wat is de 'normale' hoek waarop je de viool tegen je sleutelbeen houdt. Ik zie in de video's zo'n 45 graden. Met en zonder schoudersteun is dat bij mij ook het geval, maar het voelt onnatuurlijk. Ik zou de viool vlakker willen houden, maar dat gaat alleen zonder schoudersteun. Graag je advies.
It's been almost 45 years since I spent a year in that part of Europe. Is the next translation in English correct. I'm not jealous but as I can see most of subscribers or comments are in English so for others who wants enjoy Zlata's method, please rate my translation. "Thank you! Zlata, what is the 'normal' angle at which you hold the violin against your collarbone. I see about 45 degrees in the videos. That is also the case with and without a shoulder support, but it feels unnatural. I would like to keep the violin flatter, but that only works without a shoulder rest. Please advise."
From your video and others, I KNOW how to hold the violin, but I'm having a hard time doing it right. I injured my left shoulder several years ago,making it difficult to get my elbow down below the violin neck and pointing down to the floor. It's not too much of a problem except for when I try to play the lowest notes on the G string. Any suggestions? Thanks
When it's more comfortable, I'd say it will be easier. However, make sure you're educated well on playing without a shoulder rest, finding the right balance, so you don't get stuck when you move to playing with vibrato or in high positions (or both).
What brand of strings is it? Or was it a string set that came with a violin you bought online? In the last case: yes, this is normal, you need to get a decent set of strings like this one: violinlounge.com/product-review/thomastik-dominant-vs-fiddlerman-violin-string-review-violin-lounge-tv-331/
I think everytime I put the violin on my shoulder, I always have a hard time to make it stay still since it will press at my collarbone and it just painful 😅 or maybe the way on holding the violin is bad? wrong?
Please make sure you confirmed, so I'm allowed to send you e-mails and check your spam/promotions folder. If that doesn't work contact my team at info@violinlounge.com and we're happy to help you further.
Do you want to learn more about violin posture from tip to toe? Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/Q8dmL5SOJgQ/видео.html
"If you live somewhere with gravity that is quite hard" love this
I have decided to take up the violin again at 46 after being sober for a year. Keeps me busy. Thanks for the video
I just joined the course with Zlata and i am learning quite a bit already - and enjoying learning - with her. It’s unbelievable the amount of time she must’ve has spent creating so many excellent videos and free of charge for pupils. Thanks a lot!
Wonderful!
After looking at this video I decided to change my shoulder rest. And that helped a lot :) I can now relax better than before!
Hurray! Which shoulder rest did you end up with?
I bought the BonMusica shoulder rest.
MrPorsche21 In my violin shop I learned a lot of people like that!
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 ...........
Yay, wonderful! Welcome to my course :)
Hello, I'm a 4th grade student from Greenbriar East Elementary School, when I found this video I knew this can be a helpful coarse
AvCantilina293 awesome, thanks!
psfe@@violinlounge
Am finding these classes very useful....wonderfully explained...thank you so much.
Thankyou, clearly explained. I feel much more comfortable holding the violin now! My 5yo is learning with me so this has helped me find the landmarks to ensure he is holding his correctly (as I can't tell how he's feeling, only that he looks awkward!). Looking forward to working through your course!
Glad it's helpful to you both!
Thank you for making these amazing lessons! I am 56 years old and want to learn the violin. I have completed through lesson 8 and working on mastering what I learn before moving on. I did all that in one day and now I just need to practice it. Within a few months of practice with these lessons i will be able to play some fun classical pieces. Thank you! 🙏🏻
Wonderful!
Thank you for making this video , u helped me who cannot avoid a violin course but love violin and want to learn it
You are heaven sent. I look forward in the next couple of months joining Bow like a pro. Thanks kindly..
Thank you so much! I'm so excited you're joining Bow like a Pro and I'm looking forward teaching you in the best way I can. I'm sure we'll get you great results. Welcome!
Thanks for the placement tips. I was guilty of bringing the violin up to me and struggled to get good placement. The "button towards the throat" tip was very helpful!
Congrats on your insight, Rhonda!
It really is!
I'm now on the next tutorial. Thanks.
Welcome!
I am so happy to get these free lessons and they will be a great help as I have a violin teacher in person but we are doing the same Concertino in G Major and this has been a great help.
Thank you so much. I have my violin, and cheated by getting a luthier to set it up and am now thoroughly enjoying learning violin with you. I love your little email messages. I recommend people commit and register to your course. Just think, somewhere in now flooding rural Australia, listening to the rain and the kookaburras complaining, a violin sound is now heard and you are the teacher.
Wow, who knew that during this weird pandemic I'm still sounding worldwide :).
I've gone through this tutorial. It's helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you! I just bought a violin
Very helpful 💙
It's so helpful well explained
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for your kind enquiries. I have just started the lessons and will keep you posted. Thanks once again.
With prayers
Krishnakumar Iyer
Thank you for the lessons. I’m a beginner. 😊Look forward to learning.
Hi Zlata total beginner here, been looking where to start and this seems to be a good place :-)
ian townsend great! Welcome!
I am brand new to the violin and this helped alot. Tysm for the great video!
Great, Isabella!
Thanks for letting us know we hold violin a little bit with left hand with balance with neck and color bone and with a relaxed left arm
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Yes, a lot of books say the violin should sort of float in the air only held between chin and shoulder, but that's not what players actually do, certainly not in the past without shoulder rests.
@@violinlounge It doesn't feel like floating . It feels like you have a big chunk of wood stuck under your neck .... lol joke but it does. I love it anyway.
thank you! i started 'scratching' the violin some months back, and am beginning to get a reasonable sound..... i am 74 years old, but one is never too old to learn new things!
This was so helpful! I’ve definitely been holding incorrectly...alas, there is gravity here. Thank you for the in depth instructions. Can’t wait to continue the course!
Welcome, Joshua, greetings from Holland where there also is gravity. ;)
Holding the violin properly ,like setting up a proper stance in golf, is laying the foundation for Happy playing
Great insight, Gustav!
I love your lessons. I am just getting started and I really want to get the techniques down before moving ahead. Thank you so much.
Wonderful!
Hi Zlata. I finally made into the first lesson. I have been finishing the build of my violin and have it tuned now. I will be actively working through the lessons. Thank you so much for these starting lessons.
Wonderful!
This is so awesome that you take the time to do this!
You're so welcome, David!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Glad it’s helpful 👍🏻
Hi Zlata , very useful info, thankyou!
Glad it was helpful!
Greetings! I'm 78 and played my first notes on a violin yesterday. Also managed to break the E string (twice) and have yet to get one tuned, but I think I've learned to be a bit more gentle in the tuning process.
I'm still trying to get comfortable with the hold, but think I'm getting quite close. The chin rest that came with the rental (student model Yamaha) certainly doesn't line up with MY chin. Finally got the shoulder rest adjusted and that seems to be fine. Have ordered a center-mounted chin rest which should solve the rest of that issue.
My first music lessons were on the accordion and started when I was 8. Went on to play in various competitions and my first job in high school was teaching at the local music studio. The left-hand part of an accordion is organized on the circle of 5ths, so it certainly helps understanding the structure of the violin.
I am TOTALLY dependent on your videos. Thanks!
Wonderful that your violin hold is already coming. Enjoy my course :)
HELLO, I'm Christopher, following your lessons from QLD australian!
Yay, welcome, Christopher!
@@violinlounge I got myself my first violin with my birthday money a week ago. One question. I notice my bow bouncing( don't know how to explain it best) a lot is there a way i can fix this? Thanks from Bundaberg QLD Australia!
Dank u wel voor de goede uitleg.
nice! informative!
You're welcome :)
Thank you....
You’re welcome
Getting back to basics always helpful ..... I will review all your lessons from 1 to 10 again ..... I am sure will help a lot
For example I forgot the button toward the throat rule
Good work!
Thanks for this video. I like to re-watch it, because I don't get everything right away. There is a lot of trial and error and sometimes I have to start at the beginning.
Yes, it will always be good to go back to the basics.
Been super pressed for time lately.I enjoyed turning on this video and settling down.Will watch it over and over again.Working on what she's saying too.Did start bowing the violin after getting it.I think slowing down and doing it per the video is a better idea.
That's a great way to study, Bob, don't rush it, but master the skill first before you continue. This will save you a lot of time in the future. Enjoy!
I have been playing for three years and practice daily for 1 to 3 hours. My first teacher taught NO technique. So I am unlearning bad stuff. I really want this review and to learn what has been missed. Your videos have really been a help to me. I am also interested in the European method talk about.
You're very welcome, Linda!
Great!
Hi
Mrs Sheridan
Just a beginner teaching myself - since the Coronavirus shutdown
I have a question about it sounding scratchy. and wondering if I should use the tape markers
Thank you
Mrs S
Welcome to my channel. Here's a video on getting rid of the scratchy sound ruclips.net/video/AhREfhWxeUU/видео.html and here's my opinion on markers ruclips.net/video/zb-f15LqsyQ/видео.html
Thank you so much for the free violin lesson. I am from Pakistan and I couldn't find a tutor, my uncle gifted me a violin for my birthday after I showed interest in it and I was dying to be able to play though I ended up snapping my E string while tuning QwQ and maybe after your tutorials I'll be able to play this instrument properly.
Snapping E string happens a lot. Good luck learning the violin! How wonderful that your uncle gifted you a violin.
Hi Zlata,
Thank you for the very helpful and derailed instructions. It helped me quite a bit.
A major problem that I still have i be s the proper adjustment of my Kun shoulder rest. It seems to be ok for 20 minutes or so and then either it sleeps or my posture gets sloppy. Again, thank you. Any ideas or comments a re welcome.
Yossi
Hi Yossi, in the beginning practicing can be quite tiring and it takes a long time for your muscles to get used to violin playing. If you're starting out and you're comfortable for 20 minutes, just take a break after that and come back to the instrument later. Probably after 20 minutes you do something different, maybe slouch a little. Just stretch a bit and come back later.
Im 37 and i wanted to learn how to play the violion but i couldnt find someone to teach me where i live..so i think your videos will be a great help for me.. but one thing i also wanted to know is what size of violin to buy so i can start to learn how to play it..
Thanks!
Usually for an adult it’s 4/4 👉 violinlounge.com/article/violin-size-chart-choose-the-right-size-violin/
@@violinlounge thank you! I will look for a violin online.. then hopefully will be able to start learning how to play it.. just want to ask if you have any videos how yo tune a violin? Thanks again
@@KannelyxArtAndGaming www.violinlounge.com/tuner
@@violinlounge thank you so much! 😊
Hi, can you please give some advice on which violin to buy. On the inexpensive side? Love from India✌️
Sure: violinlounge.com/article/5-best-violin-brands-for-beginner-violinists/
I wonder to know how is it comfortable when it’s on my neck how I gonna breath😂 + I love the video so much❤
When you hold your violin does it feel like it has a loose or does it feel like you can hold it while jogging?
I'm from the school of a flexible balanced posture without tension. Check out my more extensive video about posture right here: violinlounge.com/how-to-hold-the-violin-from-all-sides-violin-lounge-tv-368/
What size is this violin and where did you buy it from?
I have a 4/4 violin about which you can read all here bit.ly/2KwVPvs and here are beginner violins I recommend: violinlounge.com/article/5-best-violin-brands-for-beginner-violinists/
Hello, just got my new violin & it’s beautiful! I did the violin hold as you demonstrated and there is an awful lot of slipping going on. Are you supposed to sort of lock it down with your chin?
There is a lot of slipping with the bow as well, I have to stop every couple of minutes to re-secure my grip. And I’m struggling to keep my pinky bent. Would you have any suggestions?
This is all very normal in the beginning. Don’t clench too much. Check out my more extensive video on violin posture violinlounge.com/how-to-hold-the-violin-from-all-sides-violin-lounge-tv-368/ and take a look at the smooth bowing and warm up videos on my channel. Happy practicing!
Hi Zlata 👋, My collarbone little bit hurts while gripping the violin,,is it normal? Or using a shoulder rest could minimize that?
Selecting a well fitting shoulder rest for you might definitely solve the problem.
Hi Zlata. Can you recommend a good source online for downloading violin music? I have found piano street music for piano downloads, but am struggling to find a good site for violin music - ideally one that includes the level of each piece.
You can find a lot at imslp.org I use that myself a lot.
For sheet music sorted in different levels, take a look at the Tomplay app. With this link bit.ly/2Z9g3kT and the coupon code VIOLINLOUNGE30 you can get a free 14 day trial and 30% discount. They have a vast library of around 20,000 pieces and present albums per playing level.
Which violin should I buy? I’m a beginner but I also want to buy good one since I’ll use it forever. hope you reply to my question.🧡
Here are my recommendations and reviews of beginner violins: violinlounge.com/article/5-best-violin-brands-for-beginner-violinists/
Okay Zlata Got the E-mail, didn't want to join face book. I've watched several of your videos and have learned far more then watching hours of others. As to how I am doing Well right now not good. I broke my left wrist in early October. And then at the end of November I tripped and of course threw out my hand to break the fall and broke the damn thing again. But as soon as it heals which is supposed to be soon. I will be practicing again using your videos. I am a first time player. I am 64 years old I play piano and guitar. I've got 10 years to learn before I go blind, so i will be giving it my most.
Welcome, Michael, wish you speedy recovery!
I can't seem to find an answer to this: The jaw on the chin rest creates a grip on the violin when it is pressed to the collarbone, right? And this grip allows the player to take the left hand off the violin completely, but still hold the violin parallel to the ground, right? So ... is this grip the ONLY method I need to use to hold the violin and keep it steady? Why should I even be concerned with the thumb at all (and the base of the forefinger)? It seems to me that the action of the left hand constantly sliding up and down the fingerboard will need the jaw grip to "take over" the responsibility of steadying the violin, which would create a "push/pull" feeling on the jaw as I play. Right???? (I hope I'm making sense.)
For some strange reason RUclips put your comment in my spam box... What you describe is the modern violin school that exists in the past couple of decades and a lot of teachers think this is the only truth. But... For centuries violinists have played without shoulder rests, including the great players of the first half of the 20th century. The chinrest was only used to prevent the violin from wiggling. The violin partially rests on the collar bone and partially in the left hand and a bit lower and more to the middle than a lot of violin players do these days. In this way it's perfectly possible to shift positions and do vibrato, as all the great players played all the virtuosic stuff from the 19th century. The advantage is that your neck and shoulders can relax more and you have more freedom of movement. What school you follow is for you to choose.
New violin got here about a week ago.Rosined the bow and 'bowed' ? the easiest to get to string.E string.Just doing that makes you realize this is going to take ALOT of practice! People like the instructor and ones you see in orchestras have been playing since they were 5.So.Here I am back watching Beginner #1 with a rosined up bow.:)
@@bobgrieger9098 Yes, it wil take a lot of time and practice, but it's a learnable skill and if you're passionate you'll definitely learn!
Hi Ziata I meant that somebody practicing the violin for 20 years is quite an accomplishment. I am watching your performances on Violin Lounge.
Are there any mournful dramatic pieces like sonatas in there? Pieces that are in the lower notes and slow.I like those.I will watch all performances. Bob
@@bobgrieger9098 Thank you, Bob, 20 years is not a matter of discipline, but a matter of inspired action. NOT practicing would be harder for me than practicing every day, because I go crazy when I don't play.
You can see all my performances here: violinlounge.com/all-performances/
A bit of drama: violinlounge.com/performance/video-vissi-darte-from-tosca-by-puccini-on-the-violin/
Low notes on my viola: violinlounge.com/performance/the-swan-by-saint-saens-viola-and-piano/
Of course feel free to ask questions about my beginner course if you have them.
I need a suggestion on buying my first violin. I am 44 yrs old and a complete beginner, but I don’t want to make a mistake buying my first violin. Please guide.
Here's a section with violins I've reviewed: violinlounge.com/free-violin-lessons-for-beginners-online/
@@violinlounge thanks! I’ll take a look at your reviews and see which ones are available in India.
I have been playing just 3 months. I have a real problem, with NOT BREATHING while concentrating on bow smooth, straight & while trying to keeping my fingers with right pressure in rightt position on the strings. The third thing then is remembering to breath! I keep holding my breath when focused. It is a real problem. PLEASE any tips.
I hope this video helps: violinlounge.com/how-to-breathe-while-playing-the-violin-or-viola/
@@violinlounge Zlata, thank you! , thank you! for your help. I greatly appreciate your description of the technique. I will let you know if i master this. Even when i do a gym workout, (which is infrequent!!), i forget to breath. This has been a long term problem for me.
Wishing you a lovely day.
Kindest Regards Debra
Debralea Rose have a lovely Sunday and keep breathing 😉🎻
My son who is 9 and playing since he is 3.5 is struggling with intonation to the point that I think maybe violin is not sustainable for him but we have invested so much on this already that it is hard to just quit. I am not sure how to help him because during practice I have to rely on him playing a righ note. I appreciate any advice I can get.
What do you guys do in terms of ear training? Have you tried letting him play with a tuner like this one? bit.ly/2QD5Nuj
Well, that explains a lot. The gravity where I live is horrendous.
Hahaha! Maybe buy a space shuttle to use as a practice room!
@@violinlounge That's a great idea! I'm saving up to buy a decent violin, but I can probably buy a space shuttle for less, so maybe I should get that first?
Adam Meade you can ask Elon Musk if he has a nice second hand for you. 😉
Zlata, wat is de 'normale' hoek waarop je de viool tegen je sleutelbeen houdt. Ik zie in de video's zo'n 45 graden. Met en zonder schoudersteun is dat bij mij ook het geval, maar het voelt onnatuurlijk. Ik zou de viool vlakker willen houden, maar dat gaat alleen zonder schoudersteun. Graag je advies.
Johan Koning er zijn veel verschillende manieren en zonder schoudersteun is ook een optie.
It's been almost 45 years since I spent a year in that part of Europe. Is the next translation in English correct. I'm not jealous but as I can see most of subscribers or comments are in English so for others who wants enjoy Zlata's method, please rate my translation.
"Thank you! Zlata, what is the 'normal' angle at which you hold the violin against your collarbone. I see about 45 degrees in the videos. That is also the case with and without a shoulder support, but it feels unnatural. I would like to keep the violin flatter, but that only works without a shoulder rest. Please advise."
From your video and others, I KNOW how to hold the violin, but I'm having a hard time doing it right. I injured my left shoulder several years ago,making it difficult to get my elbow down below the violin neck and pointing down to the floor. It's not too much of a problem except for when I try to play the lowest notes on the G string. Any suggestions? Thanks
Would it help to keep the violin more to the middle or the left? And certainly not too high...
Hi, I've decided to learn violin without a shoulder rest it's far more comfortable for me but my question is will it be harder to learn?
When it's more comfortable, I'd say it will be easier. However, make sure you're educated well on playing without a shoulder rest, finding the right balance, so you don't get stuck when you move to playing with vibrato or in high positions (or both).
@@violinlounge Thankyou I will keep that in mind.
Im really enjoying the lesson but I don't have a violin to practice with 😢
I am a beginner and I bought a violin and while tuning it the next day, my E string broke. Is that common??
What brand of strings is it? Or was it a string set that came with a violin you bought online? In the last case: yes, this is normal, you need to get a decent set of strings like this one: violinlounge.com/product-review/thomastik-dominant-vs-fiddlerman-violin-string-review-violin-lounge-tv-331/
I think everytime I put the violin on my shoulder, I always have a hard time to make it stay still since it will press at my collarbone and it just painful 😅 or maybe the way on holding the violin is bad? wrong?
Probably you should take a look at your chinrest and shoulder rest set up.
@@violinlounge I ordered the shoulder rest online. i will test it again later.
I didnt get the violin book 1 in my email
Please make sure you confirmed, so I'm allowed to send you e-mails and check your spam/promotions folder. If that doesn't work contact my team at info@violinlounge.com and we're happy to help you further.
Just bought a violin online? Here's how to set it up and make it ready to play yourself: ruclips.net/video/uo9yz-7HwQU/видео.html
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My.dad was.a.great violinest,at that time,I was into just cloths and going out,so I didn't learn.