Up to this point, everyone has learned the notes on the A, D, and G strings, as well as playing two strings (A and D strings) in one piece. Now, you are ready to use three strings (A, D, and G strings) in one song. You will learn dotted notes in this section, too. No. […]
All my students first learn the major keys with no sharps, then one sharp (G Major), two sharps (D Major), and three sharps (A Major). After that, before introducing the flat keys, we’ll review C Major and learn about 16th notes. no.146: C Major scale (two octaves) We’ve learned high C on the E string […]
Shinozaki Violin Method is one of the most popular violin method book in Japan. I grew up with it and now I went through it again with my students realizing how well this book is written. Today, we work on no. 68 on. For all the contents, there are two tempi (=tempos) of recordings listed. […]
Introduction You’ve learned to play notes on A string, D string and G string. Starting from no.91 in the Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1, you are learning the notes on the E string. On the E string, you’ll learn a new finger placement. Notes on the E string The notes we can play on the E […]
No.120 German Dance As you can see in the title, it is a dance. So it would be wonderful if you can play this cheerfully with energy. There are some students who get lost, since the same notes are often repeated. Also, it is hard to feel it in two meter for some beginning students. […]
no.134: Foster “Old Black Joe” This song was composed in 1860 by American song writer, Stephan Foster (1826-1864). Foster wrote over 200 songs. Some very well known songs besides “Old Black Joe” are “Oh! Susanna”, “Swanee River”, and “Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair.” He is called “the father of American music”. Foster showed […]
about the Shinozaki Violin Method Shinozaki Violin Method is one of the most popular violin method book in Japan, along with Suzuki Books. I grew up with this series (contains 4 thicker books) and I often use the Vol. 1 for my beginning students. The volume one of Shinozaki Violin Method covers Suzuki Book 1-2 […]
We are now learning G Major, one sharp on F. It is very common key for violin and there are many pieces written in this key. Your musical world is expanding ! I’m putting scales, including no.117 first, then two pieces, intentionally. Enjoy practicing !