Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dear Violin Students -- 私の大切な生徒たちへ conversations with my beautiful students / violin lessons available in Tokyo JP ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Violin as a Lifelong Companion](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/the-violin-as-a-lifelong-companion/2910/) - Learn how violin becomes a lifelong companion beyond professional goals, supporting personal growth, life skills, and music participation in Japan. - [When to Start Bach’s Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/bachs-6-sonatas-and-partitas-for-solo-violin-the-order-i-learned/2059/) - When should you start Bach Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas? A violin teacher shares guidance on Kreutzer level, musical maturity and exams like ABRSM ASTA RCM. - [[How to Practice] Rieding Violin Concerto in G Major, op.24 first movement -1-](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/rieding-violin-concerto-in-g-major-op-24-first-movement-how-to-practice/1552/) - This article has many sugggestion of [How to Practice] Rieding Violin Concerto, op.24 1st mov. With these ideas, you will improve your playing tremendously ! - [Rieding Violin Concerto Op.24 Practice for mm.124 to the End](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/rieding-violin-concerto-in-g-major-op-24-1st-movement/967/) - This article is the continuation of [How to Practice] Rieding Violin Concerto in G Major, op.24 first movement -1- Practice tips of mm.124-127, and mm. 132-137. - [[How to practice] Seitz concerto no.3 in g minor, op.12](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-practice-seitz-concerto-no-3-in-g-minor-op-12-solos-for-young-violinists-vol-2/1242/) - In this article, you can find [How to practice] Seitz concerto no.3 in g minor, op.12, which is in Solos for Young Violinists, vol.2 - [[How to Practice] Seitz Violin Concerto no.2 3rd movement (Suzuki Book 4)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/seitz-violin-concerto-no-2-3rd-movement-allegro-moderato-study-guide/871/) - This article suggests how to practice Seitz Violin Concerto no.2 3rd movement Allegretto moderato in Suzuki Book 4, which help students' home practice. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies op.45 No. 34 Allegro](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-32-allegro/751/) - This is a very simple etude. It is to improve a very important stroke, Detache, and the third position. In addition, with 21 variations of bowing presented, one can develop a beginning bowing technique. Detache Detache is the most basic, but also the important bow stroke for violin playing. It is simple, but a sophisticated - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.44](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-for-violin-no-44/2745/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies, no.44 Tempo di marcia in a minor has very unique character and stands out among other studies. Tempo di marcia, the character of Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.44 Tempo di marcia means "the speed of march". Based on this clue, you can imagine this etude has militaristic character, so you need - [Bach - Minuet 1 (Suzuki Book 1)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/bach-minuet-1-suzuki-book-1/2737/) - In this article Bach - Minuet 1 (Suzuki Book 1), you'll find violin duet, violin and piano, as well as piano accompaniment. Please enjoy working on it. - [Suzuki Violin Book 1, contents](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/suzuki-violin-book-1-contents/2152/) - Suzuki books are wonderful collections of violin pieces for any students. Suzuki Violin Book 1, contents are in this article. Let's find out. - [Rieding Violin Concerto in G Major, op.24 -Let's work with a pianist-](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/rieding-violin-concerto-in-g-major-op-24-lets-work-with-a-pianist/2683/) - Rieding Violin Concerto in G Major, op.24 -Let's work with a pianist- This article provides practice aid: with metronome and with piano accompaniment - [Saint-Saens Dance Macabre 2nd Violin Part Practice Aid for young violinists](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/saint-saens-dance-macabre-2nd-violin-part-practice-aid-for-young-violinists/2709/) - Saint-Saens Dance Macabre 2nd violin part practice aid for young violinists - Dear Violin Students - Here, you can find the slow practice of certain section. - [[Suzuki Book 1] Allegretto, Andantino](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/suzuki-book-1-no-10-allegretto-no-11-andantino/1858/) - In this article, you can find a preparatory exercise, the audio as well as the answers for What is fermata? What is rit.? - [Bach Gavotte in D [Suzuki Bk 3] (violin duet)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/bach-gavotte-suzuki-bk-3-shinozaki-violin-method-vol-2/1849/) - Bach Gavotte in D [Suzuki Bk 3] (violin duet), here, you can find some info about this piece, the recordings, and the answer to the question: What is a Gavotte? - [Go Tell Aunt Rhody, O Come Little Children, May Song [Suzuki Violin Book 1]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/suzuki-violin-book-1-no-4-go-tell-aunt-rhody-no-5-o-come-little-children-no-6-may-song/1546/) - In this article, you can find lyrics (both in EN and JA) of Go Tell Aunt Rhody, practice tips, and the audio of violin duet to help students practice at home. - [Introducing the Positions, vol.1 no.85 and no.86 preparatory exercises](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/introducing-the-positions-vol-1-no-85-and-no-86-preparatory-exercises/2673/) - introducing the positions vol.1 This blog is listed in Feedspot. Another article: Introducing the Positions Vol. 1 no.87 by Hohmann - [Debussy - Ballet from Petite Suite: violin orchestra excerpt](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/debussy-ballet-from-petite-suite-violin-orchestra-excerpt/2657/) - Debussy - Ballet from Petite Suite: violin orchestra excerpt This article briefly talks about preparation of this excerpt for young violinists. - [Violin Etudes Repertoire List (in the order of I learned)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/violin-etudes-2/502/) - This article, Violin Etudes Repertoire List, introduces the list of violin etudes in order. Etudes help you to develop both your technique and musicality. - [Good King Wenceslas for two violins [Christmas violin duet]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/christmas-carol-good-king-wenceslas-violin-duet/264/) - Good King Wenceslas for two violins [Christmas violin duet] In this article you can hear the very simple violin duet, wonderful for beginning violin students. - [Handel - Lascia ch'io pianga [violin duet]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/handel-lascia-chio-pianga-violin-duet/1992/) - Handel - Lascia ch'io pianga is one of the most well-known Handel's aria from the opera "Rinald." You will be able to enjoy the violin duet of it here. - [Bach Air on G string (from the Orchestral Suite no.3)[four violins]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/bach-air-on-g-string-from-the-orchestral-suite-no-3four-violins/2317/) - Bach Air on G string (the Orchestral Suite no.3) [4 violins] In this article, you can find a little background information as well as the audio to play along. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.8 Largo](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-8-largo/1970/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.8 Largo offers the opportunities to think about Largo, legato with long slurs, and the key of a minor. - [Which violin strings do you recommend?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-kind-of-violin-strings-do-you-recommend/97/) - What kind of violin strings do you recommend? There are so many violin strings available now. My students sometimes ask me, and I wrote a very simple article. - [The white part of my violin bow came off ! -the tip plate-](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/the-white-part-of-my-violin-bow-came-off-the-tip-plate/2403/) - The white part of my violin bow came off ! -the tip plate- My student asked me one day "what should I do with it?" This article answers to this question. - [How to clean a violin and a bow](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/is-there-anything-i-should-do-before-i-put-my-violin-back-in-the-case/85/) - How to clean a violin and a bow We need to clean them every time we play or practice. The daily care if very easy, just need two pieces of soft cloth. - [How to put a shoulder rest on the violin](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-put-a-shoulder-rest-on-the-violin/478/) - In this article, you can find How to put a shoulder rest on the violin. Use the shoulder rest correctly and enjoy playing the violin. - [What is the highest position (highest note) on the violin?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-is-the-highest-position-on-the-violin/191/) - What is the highest position (highest note) on the violin? Good question! Let's find out in this article. Also, what is the lowest note on the violin? - [Kayser 36 studies, No. 14: Andante, beginning (Svecenski/G.Schirmer)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/kayser-36-studies-no-14-andante-beginning-svecenski-g-schirmer/2613/) - In this article, Kayser 36 studies, No. 14: Andante, beginning --dear violin students--, I'm sharing how to practice this etude. - [Teacher! I passed the audition!!](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/elementary-violin-audition-2/451/) - Teacher! I passed the audition!! - Dear Violin Students - In this article, I'm sharing how my student was after his second audition in his life. - [Teacher, I don't want to fail the audition...](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/elementary-violin-audition/128/) - In this article, Teacher, I don't want to fail the audition..., I'm sharing the conversation with my student who was facing his second audition in his life. - [Inspiring Students](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/inspiring-students/387/) - Inspiring Students - Dear Violin Students -- The work of a "teacher" in any field can instill a great influence on students which can change their life. - [What?! You are a teacher, but You have a teacher, too?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-you-are-a-teacher-but-you-have-a-teacher-too/429/) - What?! You are a teacher, but You have a teacher, too? It was very cute of my student to ask me the question and reacted that way. - [Studying music is a very long journey](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/studying-music-is-a-very-long-journey/654/) - In this article, Studying music is a very long journey -dear violin students-, I'm sharing my thought when I taught my student in her 60s. - [Christmas Carol: Still, Still, Still for two violins](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/christmas-carol-still-still-still-for-two-violins/119/) - This article, Christmas Carol: Still, Still, Still for two violins, introduces you this carol as violin duet. It is very easy but beautiful. - [Christmas: Jingle Bells for two violins (using open strings)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/christmas-jingle-bells-for-two-violins-using-open-strings/230/) - This article introduces Christmas: Jingle Bells, violin duet (using open strings). The student's part is played with only open strings. - [[How to Practice] Ten Have Allegro Brillant op.19](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/ten-have-allegro-brillant-op-19/849/) - This article [How to Practice] Ten Have Allegro Brillant op.19 suggests practice tips in order to support students' home practice. - [Handel - Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus 【Suzuki Book 2】](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/handel-chorus-from-judas-maccabaeus-suzuki-book-2/1301/) - This article provids the audio for students to practice Handel - Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus 【Suzuki Book 2】at home along with some information. - [[How to Practice] Kayser 36 Studies for violin, no.30 Allegro moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/kayser-no-30-allegro-moderato/623/) - This article introduces you How to Practice in order to help students' home practice besides working your own teachers.-Dear Violin Students- 私の大切な生徒たちへ - ["What is the pick up in music?" at the lesson of Dancla Air Varie for violin and piano op.89 no.6](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-is-pick-up-in-music-at-the-lesson-of-dancla-air-varie-for-violin-and-piano-op-89-no-6/561/) - In this article, "What is the pick up in music?" --dear violin students--, you can peek in my lesson room teaching Dancla Air Varie op.89-no.6. - [[How to Practice] Suzuki Violin Book 1: Long Long Ago, Allegro, Perpetual Motion](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/suzuki-violin-book-1-no-7-long-long-ago-no-8-allegro-no-9-perpetual-motion/1790/) - In this article you can find some tips and preparatory exercises in order to play those pieces comfortably as well as the audio as violin duets. - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.146-150](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-146-c-major-scale-no-147-149-16th-notes-no-150-daily-practice/1842/) - In this article, Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.146-150, I'm providing the practice tips as well as the recording to support students' home practice. - [Merry Christmas: small gifts for all my violin students](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/violin-christmas-small-gifts-for-all-my-students/374/) - Merry Christmas: small gifts for all my students. I prepare small gifts to all my violin students every year. This article was written in 2019. - [Online Violin Lessons: problems and solutions](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/online-violin-lessons-problems-i-encountered-and-the-solutions/1046/) - In this article, Online Violin Lessons: problems and solutions, I'm sharing the problems I encountered as well as how I overcame. - [Solos for Young Violinists, Vol.2 contents](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/solos-for-young-violinists-vol-2-contents/2486/) - In this article, Solos for Young Violinists, Vol.2 contents, you can find out what pieces and concerti are in this volume. - [Mollenhauer - The Boy Paganini: Practice aid](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/mollenhauer-the-boy-paganini-practice-aid/2552/) - In this article, Mollenhauer - The Boy Paganini: Practice aid, you will find a little about the piece as well as the practice aid recorded by the author. - [What is it?? --- the plastic tube on a violin E string](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-is-it-the-plastic-tube-on-a-violin-e-string/1601/) - What does the plastic tube on violin E string do? I was asked by one of my students. In this article, you can find the explanation and more informtion about it. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies op.45 no.16 moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-16-moderato/1834/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies op.45 no.16 - Dear Violin Students -This article provids a brief explanation of this etude and the audio played by the author. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies op.45 no.3 moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-3-moderato/1941/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies op.45 no.3 -dear violin students- This etude is for detache stroke in G Major. The article includes the audio played by the author. - [[How to practice] Corelli La Folia (Suzuki Bk 6): mm.97-104 and Adagio](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/corelli-la-folia-suzuki-bk-6-how-to-practice-mm-97-104-adagio/1592/) - This article has some suggestions in order to overcome the problematic sections of La Folia in Suzuki Book 6. The audio of the pracice is here as well. - [an important tip for 3rd poistion exercises on violin](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/when-you-work-on-3rd-position-exercises/913/) - In this article, an important tip for 3rd poistion exercises on violin, I'm mentioning a very important tip when you practice 3rd position exercises on violin. - [Suzuki Violin Book 3, table of contents](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/suzuki-violin-book-3-table-of-contents/2144/) - Suzuki Books are wonderful collectons of violin pieces for any students. The table of contents of Suzuki Violin Book 3 is in this article. - [[How to Practice] Lully Gavotte (Suzuki Violin Book 2)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/lully-gavotte-suzuki-book-2/2005/) - This article introduces the background info of Lully Gavotte (Suzuki Book 2) as well as how to practice, and the audio in order to help students home practice. - [Stravinsky "Rite of Spring": Is this a right note? --a typo in music--](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/stravinsky-rite-of-spring-is-this-a-right-note-a-typo-in-music/1921/) - Stravinsky Rite of Spring: a right note? -a typo in music- In this article, I'm writing about the occasions one may feel "Is this a correct note?" - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no. 134-138: Foster "Old Black Joe", Hauchard "Clown", Beethoven "Ode to Joy"](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-134-foster-old-black-joe-135-hauchard-clown-136-137-138-beethoven-ode-to-joy/1368/) - This article, Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no. 134-138, introduces the Foster "Old Black Joe", Hauchard "Clown", Beethoven "Ode to Joy" for violin beginners. - [How many notes can you play in one slur on the violin?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-many-notes-can-you-play-in-one-slur/1611/) - How many notes can you play in one slur on the violin? My student asked me. Here you can find the conversation we had at that time. - [Introducing the Positions Vol. 1 no.87 by Hohmann](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/practice-of-shifting-to-3rd-position-introducing-the-positions-vol-1-no-87-by-hohmann/1114/) - This article, Introducing the Positions Vol. 1 no.87 by Hohmann, you will find important tips when you practice this exercise. - [On Wing of Songs op.34-2 by Felix Mendelssohn for two violins, arr. by David [violin duet]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/on-wing-of-songs-op-34-2-by-felix-mendelssohn-for-two-violins-arr-by-david/1455/) - In this article, I'm introducing On Wing of Songs op.34-2 by F. Mendelssohn [violin duet] . It is a nice arrangement for two violins by David. Please enjoy. - [Introducing the positions for violin vol.1, no.1-9, 10-18](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/introducing-the-positions-for-violin-vol-1-no-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18/1761/) - Introducing the positions for violin vol.1, no.1-9, 10-18. Welcome to the new world of the 3rd position. By learning it, your repertoire will expand! - [Introducing the positions for violin, vol.1 no.177: A Major scale, 179, 180: shifting 1st/3rd/5th](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/introducing-the-positions-for-violin-vol-1-no-177-a-major-scale-179-180-shifting-1st-3rd-5th/1511/) - This article is about Introducing the positions for violin, vol.1 no.177, 179, 180. There is an audio clip of the author to help students home practice. - [Toy Symphony: Minuetto and Finale](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/toy-symphony-minuetto-and-finale/1982/) - In Shinozaki Violin Method, Toy Symphony: Minuetto and Finale is introduced as violin duet. In this article, you can find some background info. and the audio. - [Bohm - Introduction and Polonaise](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/bohm-introduction-and-polonaise/1208/) - In this article, Bohm - Introduction and Polonaise, one can learn important tips to prepare a performance. It is in Solos for Young Violinists, Vol.2. - [Solos for Young Violinists, Vol.1 contents](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/solos-for-young-violinists-vol-1-contents/2472/) - In this article, you can find the contents of Solos for Young Violinists, Vol.1, the collection of wonderful violin pices and concerti for violin students. - [[How to Practice] Jenkinson - Elves Dance](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-practice-jenkinson-elves-dance/2465/) - [How to Practice] Jenkinson - Elves Dance, In this article, I'm explaining how to practice Jenkinson - Elves Dance and sautille stroke in violin playing. - [[How to Practice] Wohlfahrt 60 Studies no.21 Allegro](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-practice-wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-21-allegro/2443/) - [How to Practice] Wohlfahrt 60 Studies no.21 Allegro is a great etude for staccato. In this article, you can find some tips along with the audio. - [Two Octave Major Scales for violin (C,G,D,A,Bflat,F)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/two-octave-major-scales-for-violin-cgdabflatf/2427/) - This article Two Octave Major Scales for violin (C,G,D,A,Bflat,F), provide a free download of sheet music and the audio to support students' home practice. - [Online Music Competitions](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/online-music-competitions/1745/) - Due to the pandemic, you can find many opportunities online now. Unfortunately, it lacks the LIVE communication, but we can take advantage of not traveling. - [Wohlfahrt 60 studies for violin, no.29 moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-29/1517/) - This article, Wohlfahrt 60 studies for violin, no.29 moderato, provides practice tips and recording to support students practice at home. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin op.45, no.2 Allegro moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-2-allegro-moderato/2046/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin op.45, no.2 is an etude to develop your detache stroke. This article provides the recording to support students' practice. - [【Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin】no.42 Andante](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-42-andante/2015/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studiesno.42 an excellent etude. Here, you find the overview, how to practice along with the audio video of author's playing as an example. - [Weber - Hunter's Chorus [suzuki violin book 2]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/weber-hunters-chorus-suzuki-violin-book-2/2350/) - In this article, you will find a little background of this piece and the audio/video which helps students practice at home. - [Notes on the E string [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1] (no.91, 92, 93, 94)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-91-92-93-94-e-string-practice/1621/) - I'm introducing how to place fingers on E string, related to Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.91-94. There's my audio to help student's home practice. - [[How to Practice] Long Long Ago (suzuki violin book 2)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-practice-long-long-ago-suzuki-violin-book-2/2334/) - In this article, you can find how to practice this piece as well as the audio of this piece. The piano accompaniment is included to help your practice at home. - [Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol. 1 no.210: Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, 211: Swanee River, 212: On Wings of Song](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/introduing-the-positions-for-violin-vol-1-no-210-211-212/1459/) - Some info and the audio of Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol. 1 no.210, 211, 212, Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes, Swanee River, On Wings of Song - [[How to Practice] Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin, no.4 Allegretto](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-4-allegretto/1870/) - In this article, you can find a brief explanation of it, how to practice, as well as the audio to help students practice at home. - [Christmas Carol: The Holly and the Ivy for two violins](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/christmas-carol-the-holly-and-the-ivy-for-two-violins/113/) - This article introduces Christmas Carol: The Holly and the Ivy (violin duet). This is a very easy arrangement but beautiful. - [Additional G string practice to the Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/additional-g-string-practice-shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1/808/) - Additional G string practice to Shinozaki Violin Method V.1 You can find the FREE download of sheet music of G string exercise for beginners. - [[Practice Guide] Kayser 36 Studies for the violin no.2: Andante quasi Adagio](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/kayser-36-studies-no-2-andante-quasi-adagio/957/) - In this article, [Practice Guide] Kayser 36 Studies for the violin no.2, I'm explainiing what you need to think when you practice this etude. - [Who is Kayser? In which musical era did he live?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/who-is-kayser-in-which-musical-era-did-he-live/67/) - Who is Kayser? As we learn to play the violin, Kayser's 36 Studies are one of the most popular etudes. We should know at least a little about him. - [Preparation for Good Left Hand Position for beginners](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/left-hand-preparation-for-beginners-before-placing-your-fingers-on-the-fingerboard/771/) - Preparation for Good Left Hand Position for beginners -Dear Violin Students- You'll find an easy preparation exercise for the beginning level violinists. - [Boccherini Minuet 【Suzuki Violin Book 2】](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/boccherini-minuet-suzuki-book-2/1629/) - Boccherini Minuet [Suzuki Book 2] My arrangement for 3 violins is listed here. Please enjoy working on this pieace as well as finding out a little about it. - [Protect the violin from dryness](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/protect-the-violin-from-dryness/548/) - In this article, Protect the violin from dryness - Dear Violin Students -, you can find the information of why and how to, along with my bitter experience. - [How long the dampit lasts ? (my experience)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-long-the-dampit-lasts-my-experience/2259/) - How long the dampit lasts ? (my experience) -Dear Violin Students- You will find my experience with the dampit. It lasted pretty long time. - [Marlene Ito, first female Principal second violin of Berliner Philharmoniker](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/marlene-ito-first-principal-second-violin-of-berliner-philharmoniker/643/) - Marlene Ito, first female Principal 2nd vn in Berlin Phil. Marlene Ito(伊藤 真麗音) won the audition to be the first Principal of the second violins. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin op.45, no.17](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-sixty-studies-op-45-no-17/1420/) - In this article, you will find several practice tips of this etude. There is a video (audio) you can use when you practice at home. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin, op.45, no.46](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-46/1525/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.46 -Dear Violin Students- In this article, you can find the audio of the difficult section of this etude. - [De Beriot - Fantasie-Caprice in Introducing the Positions for Violin, Vol.1](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/de-beriot-fantasie-caprice-from-introducing-the-positions-for-violin-vol-1/1944/) - This article provides the practice tips and the audio of De Beriot - Fantasie-Caprice in Introducing the Positions for Violin, Vol.1. - [Staccato on the violin [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1]](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-106-107-108-109-110-111-112-113-2/1311/) - In this article, I'm explaining what is staccato in music, how to play staccato on the violin for the begginning level students. - [Violin Shifting Tips: Introducing the Positions for Violin Vol.1, no.91, 97-99](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/introducing-the-positions-for-violin-vol-1-no-91-97-98-and-99/1929/) - This article, Violin Shifting Tips: Introducing Positions V.1 no.91, 97-99, explains the important tips for shifting and provide practice aid (the audio). - [Violin Case: Otto Musica Mirage CarbonPoly, oblong](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/violin-case-otto-musica-mirage-carbonpoly-oblong/594/) - I had an opportunity to carefully take a look at the violin case: Otto Musica Mirage CarbonPoly, oblong. I'd like to share my thouhts about it. - [[Suzuki Violin Book 1] Lightly Row, Song of the Wind](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/suzuki-violin-book-1-no-2-lightly-row-no-3-song-of-the-wind/1543/) - This article [Suzuki Violin Book 1] Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, introduces the violin duets of those pieces in order to help students to practice at home. - [The Double Bar: at the lesson of Kayser no.27 for violin](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/the-double-bar-at-the-lesson-of-kayser-no-27-for-violin/487/) - In this article, The Double Bar: at the lesson of Kayser no.27 for violin, I'm explaining about the double bar using the Kayser and Dacla Air Varie. - [What does Allegro mean in music?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-does-allegro-mean/103/) - What does "Allegro" mean in music? Sometimes, I have conversations with my students, since we see Allegro very often in the music. Let's find out ! - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.68, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-68-71-72-73-74-75-76/1670/) - 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. - [[Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin] no.5 Moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-op-45-no-5/1815/) - A Brief explanation of [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin] no.5 Moderato, which includes the audio as an example in order to support students' home practice. - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.20: Allegro](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-op-45-no-20-allegro/1643/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin op.45 no.20 is the only etude in g minor in Book 1 (no.1-30). I introduce it to the students who is learning g minor section in Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.2, Suzuki Book 2 and 3. First step is simply learn the notes, play it in tune, with correct rhythm, with - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin no.6: moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-6-moderato/1911/) - Wohlfahart 60 Studies for violin no.6 moderato is in F Major, even though you can see many accidentals. Same as no. 4 and no.7, this gives you another opportunity to get used to accidentals. In addition, I recommend to practice both without staccato (legato) and with staccato in order to maximize the effect of this - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies for violin, no.43 moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-43-moderato/2054/) - Wohlfahrt 60 Studies, no.43 moderato gives us an opportunity to touch on the key of E flat Major as well as legato strokes. - [How to use a sketchbook to mount sheet music](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-use-a-sketchbook-to-mount-sheet-music/2030/) - Thinking of my move to a different country, my collection of music involves a lot of weight. I will bring all the music I seriously worked on with my teachers, as well as all the must for me, however, I have to eliminate a lot of music which I used as copies, which can be - [Wohlfahrt 60 Studies, no.7 Allegro moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-7-allegro-moderato/1955/) - Continuing to polish your detache strokes as well as being familiar with the key of B flat Major in the first position. Detache is a very basic but important stroke. Beautiful detache makes your performance to sound very sophisticated. - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no. 67, 68 C Major Scale, 69, 70 "Moon over the Ruined Castle" by Rentaro Taki](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-67-68-c-major-scale-69-70-moon-over-the-ruined-castle-by-rentaro-taki/1914/) - 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. This - [ASTA-CAP Level 3 E Major scale, d minor scale, D Major scale](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/asta-cap-level-3-e-major-scale-d-minor-scale-d-major-scale/1812/) - This is a preparation to play two octave D Major scale using the 3rd position. Example of the scales E Major (one octave), d minor (one octave) and D Major (two octaves). - [Wohlfahrt 60 studies no.9 Allegretto](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wohlfahrt-60-studies-no-9-allegretto/1808/) - This is an etude in D Major. You can learn the feel of 6/8. It is written as a 6 notes slur (a long slur!) but you can divide the slur into two 3 notes slurs in order to practice. Allegretto means "not as fast as allegro", so never rush and try to play YOUR - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-77-78-79-80-81-82-83/1758/) - [Finger exercise on the A string for beginners related to Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.23](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/finger-exercise-on-a-string-for-beginners/760/) - Once you get used to playing no.23, 27 and 28, probably around the time you finish learning D string section, you can start working on "A string Daily Practice" as below. A=441, quater note= 80, 96, 104, 112, 120, 132 Practice the ones you can play comfortably and then move on to the next tempo. - [What does this mean? ~ slashes on the stems of the notes ~: Wohlfahrt op.45 no.49](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-does-this-mean-slashes-on-the-stems-of-the-notes-wohlfahrt-op-45-no-49/1715/) - question: I don’t know what those dashes on the notes are in Bowing variation 6 of Wholfahrt op.45, no.49. beams and flags of the notes First of all, I'd like you to know the term beam, which is the line to connect more than two 8th notes or shorter notes (16th notes, 32nd notes, etc). - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.49: Go Tell Aunt Rhody](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/go-tell-aunt-rhody-for-violin-shinozaki-vol-1-no-49/659/) - A=441 quater note = 80 Practice: String crossing may be difficult at the beginning, so try practicing this way :) : You can lift 3rd finger when you play open A string while practicing first two measures. You can life your 3rd finger when you play Gs, too, while practicing 3rd and 4th measures. There - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1 no.54 moderato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-vol-1-no-54-moderato/803/) - This is about the tempo you took today at your lesson. Please use the recording and memorize it very well for your next lesson. :) Good luck ! - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1 no. 75: A Brook in Springtime (traditional Japanese song)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/a-brook-in-springtime-traditional-japanese-song/948/) - In this piece, some As are played with open string, some are with 4th finger. Pay close attention to the fingering and work on it carefully with joy. :) - [The Dotted Quater note, Haru ga kita / Spring has Come (Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no. 88)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/the-dotted-quater-note-haru-ga-kita-spring-has-come-shinozaki-no-88/1030/) - This is the first time for you to see a dotted quater note. You are opening another new door ! :) I'd like you to know the meaning of the dot, but for now, I rather you to just feel and play the rhythm, since you are still young: will be a 3rd grader ! - [Shinozaki Violin Method Bk 1, no.95 / Hohmann Practical Method for violin Bk 1, no.43](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-bk-1-no-95-hohmann-practical-method-for-violin-bk-1-no-43/1191/) - Welcome to E string section for the new learner, and for the student who is now more getting used to playing E string. F natural intonation, especially, is a little bit difficult at the beginning, so please listen carefully and practice no. 93. After no.93, you will be able to hear the violin duet of - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no. 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-158-159-160-161-162-163/1252/) - Starting on no. 99 in Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, we see the indication "Con Sordino, " which means "with mute." You will be able to hear the difference in the video below: - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, no. 102 and 103 Andantino](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-bk-1-no-102-and-103-andantino/1196/) - It is a common confusion for a young learner to have this problem of losing the rhythm when trying to play with slurs. Let's overcome this problem by practicing together. Shinozaki Bk 1, no. 102 is as below: Step 1: Sing and clap. First, let's clap the rhythm only counting 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, no.104 and no.105](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-104-and-no-105/1231/) - Let's think about dynamics (soft or loud) and memorize the assigned piece. Some students have difficulty playing no.102 and 103. You are not the only one. :) Please keep practicing no.103 with the recording WITHOUT slurs, and let's see what happens at the next lesson. :) - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, no.151, 152, 153](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-vol-1-no-151-152-153/1234/) - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, no. 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-106-107-108-109-110-111-112-113/1310/) - [Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition 2020](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/elmar-oliveira-international-violin-competition-2020/473/) - The Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition (Boca Raton, Florida, USA), took place during January 14 through 26. 19-year-old Julian Rhee (USA) won first place. Congratulations! :) Second place was Jun Min Choi (Korea), age 25 Third place was Igor Khukhua (Russia), age 27 Another finalist, Vikram Francesco Sedona (Italy), 19, was awarded Honorable Mention. Of - [ENKOR International Music Competition](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/enkor-international-music-competition/987/) - Some of my students participated in the past and had good experience. They kindly reminded me the due is coming soon, so I wanted to post the information here. The application deadline for the 7th edition of ENKOR Int'l Violin Competition is approaching quickly. Deadline is May 31 2020 ENKOR provides your students with the unique - [Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Violin Competition goes Online](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/kosciuszko-foundation-wieniawski-violin-competition-goes-online/1099/) - Under the circumstance, the Kosciuszko Foundation Wieniawski Violin Competition is going to be online. I found the Khachaturian International Competition 2020 (violin): https://khachaturian-competition.com/en and 2020 Klein International String Competition: https://www.californiamusiccenter.org/ were held online as well. I watched some parts of the competitions. The participants performed wonderfully. However, it looked very strange for me to see - [Mitchelle - Motives and Other Distractions, practice aid](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/mitchelle-motives-and-other-distractions-practice-aid/1160/) - A=441, quater note = 160 - [Shinozaki Violin Method Volume 2 68: g minor scale, 69: Becker "Gavotte", 70: Hohmann "Dream", 71, 72: Senaille "Aria"](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-volume-2-68-g-minor-scale-69-becker-gavotte-70-hohmann-dream-71-72-senaille-aria/1637/) - We can focus on the key of g minor in Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 2, Nos. 68 to 72. What kind of violin works do you think of in g minor? The first work which comes to my mind is Bruch's violin Concerto. When I got very interested in working on the violin, this was - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.2 no. 64, 65, 66, 67: Boieldieu - Le calife de Bagdad](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-2-no-64-65-66-67-boieldieu-le-calife-de-bagdad/1617/) - In Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.2, the B flat major section starts on no.64.There are two flats in B flat Major: B flat and E flat. When I think of B flat Major, what comes up in my mind as violin works are Mozart Sonatas for keyboard and violin, k.378 and k.454. k.378 is called small - [I see down bow, up bow, but why nothing after that? (7yr old beginner)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/i-see-down-bow-up-bow-but-why-nothing-after-that-7yr-old-beginner/277/) - Imagine...when you walk, you start with right leg forward, then left leg, and then right, left, right, left... so as the bow. Down bow, then comes up bow, down, up, down, up... If you don't see any indication of bowing (direction) on the music, it means just 'as it comes' (each note is bowed up - [Left hand positioning on the violin - let’s find a mouse hall !](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/left-hand-positioning-on-the-violin/441/) - You (7 years old) have been taking lessons with me about one month, after one year of instruction with another teacher. Your music reading is getting better and so as your sound. However, there is one thing I'd like you to pay more close attention to that is your left hand positioning. You need to - ["WOW! It's like a REAL music!": Shinozaki violin method no.80 Andantino](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/wow-its-like-a-real-music-shinozaki-violin-method-no-80-andantino/1076/) - One of my beginner students just started to learn how to play different dynamics of loud (forte) and soft (piano) at her last lesson. We are using Shinozaki no. 80 Andantino. I played it for her with a big contrast of dynamics. and she said: “Wow! It's like REAL music!” opening her eyes big and - [Why some violins are so expensive?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/why-some-violins-are-so-expensive/1384/) - Teacher, Why some violins are so expensive? Have you heard the name of violins called "Stradivarius" ? They were made by the genius violin maker in 17th century Italy, Antonio Stradivari (1644-1737) . About 600 of his violins are still around. Some are owned by foundations, museums, collectors and violinists. I've heard the price can - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.2, no. 47, 48: Silent Night, 49: Mozart from Piano Sonata no.11](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-2-no-47-48-silent-night-49-mozart-from-piano-sonata-no-11/1550/) - Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 2, no. 47-49 is still in A Major Section. no.47: preparation no.47 is a preparation for no.48 and no.49. Let's get the rhythm right and become familiar with the bowings. no.48: Gruber - Silent Night In December, we hear this song every year. Everyone in the world knows this song. In - [Shinozaki Vol. 2, no.6: Haydn Surprise Symphonie](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-vol-2-no-6-haydn-surprise-symphonie/1238/) - [Jon Paul Vivrant violin bow](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/jon-paul-vivrant-violin-bow/580/) - Several months ago, one of my students was looking for a full size bow to purchase, and I was happy to try out some for her. This student was still at the very beginning, and did not want to spend much money for the bow. I usually like wooden bows over synthetic materials. However, among - [The 4th finger for the harmonics / Monti Czardas](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/the-4th-finger-for-the-harmonics-monti-czardas/941/) - Vittorio Monti (1868-1922) is an Italian composer, whose Cardas (1904) is a well known piece based on Hungarian csardas, traditional folk dance which starts slowly and ends in a very fast tempo written in 4/4 or 2/4. Question from my student: Does the 4th finger need to be curved when one plays the harmonics? My - [Welcome to the G string: finger placement on the G string](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/welcome-to-g-string-finger-placement-on-g-string/782/) - Since you learned the notes on the A string and the D string, now you are ready to learn the notes on the G string. :) On both the A string and the D string, we place our fingers as below: The 1st finger on the line, the 2nd finger is right next to the - [Introducing the Positions vol.1 no.203 / Sevcik Violin Studies op.8 no.10](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/introducing-the-positions-vol-1-no-203-sevcik-violin-studies-op-8-no-10/1105/) - Introducing the Positions for violin Vol.1 (third and fifth positions), Vol. 2 (2nd, 4th, 6th and 7th positions) by Harvey S. Whistler (Rubank/Hal Leonard) are wonderful books to use in order to learn positions and shifting. Introducing the Positions vol. 1 no.203 is a abbreviation of Sevcik Violin Studies op.8 no.10, for the students who - [Viotti Concerto no.23 first movement, practice aid](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/viotti-concerto-no-23-first-movement-practice-aid/1220/) - The sections recorded: mm.127-129 mm.134-137 mm.143-144 mm.150-155 mm.153-164 A=441, quater note = 85 All the fingerings/bowings are based on Solos for Young Violinists Vol. 5 - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1, no. 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-164-165-166-167-168-169/1263/) - You are finishing the Volume 1. Please enjoy playing some more pieces in the book and look forward to what is coming after them. - [Welcome to the world of G Major: Shinozaki Violin Method Vol. 1 no. 114, 115, 116, 117, 118](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/welcome-to-the-world-of-g-major-shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-114-115-116-117-118/1279/) - 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 ! - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.96-105](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-96-105/1272/) - 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 - [Holst Jupiter from The Planet, 2nd violin part](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/holst-jupiter-from-the-planet-2nd-violin-part/1285/) - The Planets (1914-1916) is an orchestral suite by the English composer, Gustave Holst. There are seven movements named after a planet of the solar system: Mars, the Bringer of War (1914) Venus, the Bringer of Peace (1914) Mercury, the Winged Messenger (1916) Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (1916) Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age (1915) - [Beriot Air Varie no. 14 in G Major in Solos for Young Violinists Vol. 2](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/in-order-to-improve-your-coordination/1084/) - Charles de Beriot Air Varie no. 14 in G Major Practice Variation 5 with the following rhythms: Practice m. 48 with the rhythm A and B only. For Coda spiccato: Practice with less bow, and try not to lift your bow too high. At this point, No dynamics contrast necessary.. - [Shinozaki Violin Method Vol.1 no.119, 120 German Dance, no.121 Nearer My God to Thee, no.122 Ordway Dreaming of Home and Mother, no.123 Jingle Bells](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/shinozaki-violin-method-vol-1-no-119-120-german-dance-no-121-nearer-my-god-to-thee-no-122-ordway-dreaming-of-home-and-mother-no-123-jingle-bells/1436/) - 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. - [What is rosin made of?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-is-rosin-made-of/72/) - The rosin used on bows is basically made of the sap of pine trees, and sometimes some additional ingredients, like castor oil as a softener. Do you know what sap is? When a pine tree get damaged, some sticky liquid oozes out from the tree trying to prevent the damage and infection. That is the - [Do I need to buy a music stand? (adult beginning student)](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/do-i-need-to-buy-a-music-stand-adult-beginning-student/142/) - "I always leave my violin case open on the table and put my music on it when I practice. Do I need to buy a music stand?" "I think it is definitely better to have a music stand. It depends on the height of the table, but isn't it too low?It's important to keep good - [belated Happy Violin Day](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/belated-happy-violin-day/287/) - I just found it was Violin Day on December 13th. I wish I could do practice marathon to celebrate the day. Unfortunately, I have tendonitis on my left wrist. Well...probably next year. belated Happy World Violin Day ♪ - [What is the bow hair made of?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/what-is-the-bow-hair-made-of/89/) - The violin bow hair is made of hair taken from a horse's tail. One bow uses from 150-160 or 180-200 hairs. White ones are common, but some are black. Like human hair, horse tail hair can be kinky, thick, thin, etc... Out of various hairs, only straight hairs are selected and used for hairing bows. - [Why violinists use vibrato? "Violinists were moving their left hand ! What is it ??"](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/why-violinists-use-vibrato-violinists-were-moving-their-left-hand-what-is-it/321/) - "Teacher! Some musicians came to our school the other day and played for us. There were violinists and they were shaking their left hands like this while they were playing. What was that? Do you do it, too?" (an 8 year old beginning student) That is wonderful observation ! :D Does what you are talking - [Elgar Serenade for Strings 2nd movement: intonation practice aid](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/elgar-serenade-for-strings-2nd-movement-intonation-practice-aid/1135/) - intonation practice aid for mm.53-54 intonation practice aid for mm. 57-58 - [Online Violin Lessons: pros and cons](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/online-violin-lessons-pros-and-cons/1094/) - **this article was written originally on March 25 2020*** To be very honest, I still don't recommend online “only” lessons. However, I'm finding, however, by being forced to teach online for 3 months, I now realize that there are many things you can do online as well. It can be useful, when teachers and students - [Online Violin Lesson Platforms: Zoom and Skype](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/online-violin-lesson-platforms-zoom-and-skype/1064/) - ***this article was originally written on March 25 2020*** There are many platforms available for online lessons. Some of my colleagues use Google Duo, or FaceTime, but so far I'm only using two: Skype and Zoom. ZOOM Zoom is a free platform where multiple people can gather and have meetings or seminars. https://zoom.us/ We had - [Flowers with US flag color](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/flowers-with-us-flag-color/1023/) - I found a flower bouquet today in the store with a wonderful price, which was intended for Memorial Day weekend celebration. It is arranged with red, blue and white flowers which is the colors of the American flag. I’ve never seen such a flower arrangement before. It is beautiful and gives me such pleasure to - [Kayser Studies op. 20 no.35: Allegro con fuoco](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/kayser-studies-op-20-no-35-allegro-con-fuoco/921/) - This is a good etude for legato (slued notes) as well as intonation. Most Demanding Section for Intonation Usually my students have difficulty playing mm.25-27 in tune. STEP 1: I recommend to practice by just focusing on the first notes of each group. They are played with the first finger as you can see below - [How to use a metronome?](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/how-to-use-a-metronome/746/) - It may depend on the age of the students, but I introduce the use of the metronome at a rather early stage. Violinists are less likely to play alone, by themselves. Whether you are accompanied by a pianist who provides the harmony, or in a chamber music setting, or in an orchestra, you almost always - [Comparison: old strings vs new strings](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/comparison-old-strings-vs-new-strings/739/) - My strings are extremely old. What happens when the strings gets very, very old? Please listen: Can you hear the pitch of the E string go lower after I lift the bow from the string? It is terrible... :( No body to the sound, either... ****** A couple of days later, I finally changed the - [Kayser 36 studies for violin no.31 Allegro molto agitato](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/kayser-36-studies-for-violin-no-31-allegro-molto-agitato/718/) - Very often, students have difficulty playing m. 15.I'd like to explain 3 things on Kayser no.31: 1. How to practice m.15 2. What you need to think about for m.42-43 3. Character of this etude 1. HOW TO PRACTICE m.15 a. First, just learn the notes. Play each note slowly. Be familiar with - [Polish composer, Krysztof Penderecki passed away](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/polish-composer-krysztof-penderecki-passed-away/712/) - One of the world leading composers, Krysztof Penderecki passed away on Sunday March 29 at the age 86. Threnody for the Victims of Hiroshima is one of the important work of Penderecki. I enjoyed working on his Cadenza for solo violin, even though I lost the opportunity to perform. my feeling of condolence... - [Anne-Sophie Mutter annouced tested positive for COVD-19](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/anne-sophie-mutter-annouced-tested-positive-for-covd-19/689/) - On her own social media, facebook, Ms. Mutter announced she has tested positive for coronavirus. 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By looking at the note itself, which is B natural, you may think of the 3rd finger on the 3rd position, but in this case, the 3 is not a - [Violin Strings ID Chart](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/string-id-chart/532/) - One of my students was wondering which brand of strings she is currently using on her violin. She threw out the packages and does not remember the brand name at all. One can tell which brand of strings are on the violin from the colored wraps at the end of strings at the tail piece - [Violin and Tendinitis](https://www.dearviolinstudents.com/violin-and-tendinitis/413/) - This is my own experience: I have had a tennis elbow on my right (bow arm) elbow twice, and now I face tendinitis on my left wrist. t was told in the past that my hand may not be good for playing the violin as my hand width is narrow, but the fingers are long. - [How do you remember how many sharps are in a key? 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