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24. How to Be a Violinist
November 1, 2023
In this final lesson, you will go over a roadmap that will review concepts you have already explored, such as playing in tune, rhythm, dynamics, form, and bowing techniques and articulations. Keeping this roadmap handy will help you essentially learn any piece you would like to on your own.
23. Violin Ornaments, Trills, and Tremolo
November 1, 2023
You will now learn three significant bowing and tone techniques to complement everything else that has already been covered: ornaments, trills, and tremolo. Each one will be explained in detail, and you will practice good technique by using only your wrist and fingers with our expert's original composition,
22. Vibrato Basics for Violin
November 1, 2023
Mastering vibrato can take years; however, it is never too early to start trying this technique that uses wrist motion to cause a slight fluctuation in pitch to create richness and depth in your tone. You will begin by practicing with a slow tempo, then move up to faster tempos.
19. Playing in Violin
November 1, 2023
So far, everything you have learned to play has been with your left hand held in the first position. Now, it is time to explore other notes that are higher than the ones you have marked, which brings you to learn how to play in third position.
18. Playing Violin with Confidence
November 1, 2023
At some point in your journey of becoming a violinist, you will hopefully perform in front of an audience, whether it be your family and friends or the public. Here, we will discuss all the ways you can ensure that you will always have confidence and perform your best.
17. Double Stops on Violin
November 1, 2023
If you've ever been to a wedding where Pachelbel's
16. Violin Chords and Harmonies
November 1, 2023
Did you know that violins can also play chords like a ukulele or even a guitar? Here you will practice the easiest way to begin learning to do so by setting up your bow to cover two strings at once, using resonant ringing to keep your pitch in tune.
15. Americana Fun for Violin
November 1, 2023
Americana folk music is a fantastic way to practice your improvisation skills because it is informal and can be practiced in small groups. In this lesson, you will use a track to experiment with knowing when to blend in or stand out in this type of ensemble.
14. Adding More Violin Rhythms
November 1, 2023
The violin is a very versatile instrument that spans multiple genres and styles. To elevate your playing, you will be picking up more complicated rhythms by exploring the art of syncopation, as well as using compound meters, which are helpful in genres such as rock, jazz, or Americana.
12. Violin Playing in Key
November 1, 2023
Here you will further practice intonation by using scales, beginning by reviewing all the ones you know so far, and expanding to some others that grow your technique by adding some
11. Orchestra: Playing Violin with Others
November 1, 2023
Now that you're comfortable with basic violin music theory and have practiced solo, it's time to consider taking the next step: playing with others. Discover the inner workings of an orchestra and see how being in one will enhance your musical experience and reinforce the reasons why you're learning the violin.
10. Playing Violin as Fiddle
November 1, 2023
What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle? Journey into medieval European history to answer this question, then begin to learn the art of fiddling by using the call and response method used in earlier lectures to play your very first fiddle piece, the
9. Violin Scales: Your Magical Toolbox
November 1, 2023
Take a deeper dive into the Western styles of music by studying the notes and their accidentals
8. Reading Violin Music
November 1, 2023
You have practiced playing by ear in previous lessons, but now you will begin to sight-read your violin music by understanding the musical alphabet and seeing how it's written on a page. You will be learning the lines and notations needed to decipher music as written notes.
7. Dynamics and the Use of Violin Volume
November 1, 2023
How do volume changes in music bring art to musical pieces? Adjusting the volume to either very loud or soft can evoke emotion and show the listener the difference between a beginning violinist and an advanced player. Learn to hear and play four primary dynamics in this lesson.
6. Violin Bowing with Style
November 1, 2023
Explore and develop some artistry bowing techniques such as legato and staccato bowings; legato is smooth, and staccato is short and detached. These techniques are fundamentals of early bowing. Once mastered, they will lead you to learn other techniques that are based on these foundational ones.
5. The Rhythmic Rest in Violin Play
November 1, 2023
It is perhaps more critical with the violin than with any other instrument to master playing a rhythmic rest properly, because this technique hinges on your skill and control. This lesson covers the necessary bow patterns needed to play half and quarter note rests, first slowly and then quickly.
4. Developing an Ear for Violin
November 1, 2023
This lesson is all about training your ear and memory to play by rote. You will learn how to match the pitches that you hear and play back simple melodies. You
3. Violin Notes and Phrases
November 1, 2023
Using your finger tapes, you will play a game by following along as our instructor shows you how to perform some simple tunes building on the notes you just learned. With practice, you will soon be able to make it sound as if your instrument is singing these melodies.
2. Violin Rhythm and the Bow
November 1, 2023
You know that notes and pitches are essential in music, but let
1. Hello, Violin!
November 1, 2023
Lay the foundation for playing your first notes as you explore the anatomy of the violin and learn how to care for and tune your new instrument. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to perform your first exercise,
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Gain the skills and confidence you need to learn any violin piece you want to with this comprehensive 24-lesson course. Musician and music instructor Jules Whelpton takes you on a musical journey from easy beginner essentials all the way to complex, advanced techniques.
How to Play the Violin is a series that ran for 1 seasons (21 episodes) between November 1, 2023 and on The Great Courses
Where to Watch How to Play the Violin
How to Play the Violin is available for streaming on the The Great Courses website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch How to Play the Violin on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.
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