At the beginning, learning to play the violin is rough on your fingers. There is really no way around it. Repeated friction and pressure on the fingertips of your left hand can create finger pain. BUT… the human body is an amazing thing. After a few weeks of regular playing, the skin on your fingertips will […]
Usually abbreviated pizz., pizzicato means you should pluck the strings instead of using the violin bow. The opposite of pizzicato is arco, which in Italian means “bow.” Pizzicato Definition in Sheet Music If neither pizz. nor arco are explicitly stated in your sheet music, then you should assume the music is meant to be played arco (with the bow). Some beginner violin books have […]
Articulation in music is much like the punctuation in language: it tells us how to play the notes in terms of their length, emphasis, and connection. For violinists, articulation most commonly describes what technique you should use with the bow. If you are at the very beginning of learning violin, you don’t need to worry […]
The top tips that will keep your violin squeaky fresh over the long term. Prevent damage and keep it in top condition with these simple steps.
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