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 […]
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You’ve learned to play notes on A string, D string and G string. Starting from no.91, you are learning the notes on E string. On E string, you’ll learn a new finger placement. Please look at the photo below: On E string, the first finger is low, for some violins, your index finger will almost […]
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 […]
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 !
It was wonderful to see you started to use the 1/2 size violin. You are making adjustment nicely. Take your time, gradually you’ll get used to the violin. Again, if you feel the violin is heavy and/or feel some strain on your body, always take a break, move your body and relax your muscles and […]