G on a Violin

Todd Ehle teaches the retake or lift or bow circle. You'll need to know about the balance point first, since it covers the first steps of the lift.

In this music lesson you will learn how to play half notes on the violin. This video also covers 1st and 2nd endings in music as well as left hand pizzicato. This tutorial is designed for beginner violin students. With the techniques in this how to video you will learn how to ...more

This video is a great lesson for the violinist. Learn easy scales and vibrato techniques.

In this video, we learn how to rosin a violin bow for the first time. To start, you will want to tighten the hair on the bow by turning the bottom bow clockwise. Next, you will take your rosin and move the bow over it. Just do small sections at a time, then move onto the next ...more

Violin Lesson #45 -- Playing in Tune (Ringing Notes). Todd Ehle continues on about playing in tune in part six, this time concentrating on Sympathetic Vibrations (sometimes called ringing notes), and how to use them to play in tune.

Violin Lesson #29 -- Bouncing Strokes (Spiccato Bowing). Todd Ehle discusses the art of spiccato with bouncing strokes on the violin.

Violin Lesson #46 -- Playing in Tune (Vibrato). Todd Ehle talks about playing in tune, concentrating on playing with your vibrato skills.

Violin Lesson #39 -- Playing in Tune. Todd Ehle talks about playing in tune here, with a little help from an electronic tuner.

This do it yourself centerpiece is brought to you by A-Bnc parties and more. This starts of by making the bow, shown by painting a dowel and letting it dry. Then glue the 'frogs' at the ends of the dowel and glue fishing line to both frogs and trim to fit. Next take a polystyr ...more

Violin Lesson #31 -- Finding the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Positions. Todd Ehle talks about how to learn the 2nd position and the 4th through 8th positions. For the 3rd position, see "find the 3rd position in Vivaldi a minor on the violin".

This video is about how to draw a cartoon violin. For this you have to remember only a very few easy steps that are the following: (1)Draw a base for the violin. (2)Draw a chin rest. (3)Draw the neck. (4)Draw strings for the cartoon violin. (4)Add graphics, such as outlining t ...more

Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude, #1. Todd Ehle starts a new series in his violin lesson on how to play Wohlfahrt's Opus 45, working on the first measure.

Violin Lesson #30 -- Martelé Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches the bow stroke martelé and has some new ideas from Paul Rolland.

Have you wanted to be a great violinist? Take some important first steps with these free video clips on playing violin in G melodic minor. Play the G melodic minor scale on the violin - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play the G melodic min ...more

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your tenths technique. This exercise is based on the Yost system. This exercise is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in all positions, develop confi ...more

Finger positions on a violin are very close together and the slightest movement will change the pitch of the notes. Learn tips on how to always correctly position your hands in 4th position on a violin from an experienced musician in this free video. Part 1 of 16 - How to Prac ...more

Some classic songs can be played on any instrument. Here are 15 oldie but goodie songs that this experiences musician will show you how to play on the violin in this free videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play classic songs on the violin. Play classic songs on the violin - Part 2 ...more

Martelé is French for hammered or with a hammer. You will learn how to play the Martelle bowing technique on the violin with this tutorial. This is played slow with no metronome and away from the bridge. Starting at the tip, using the upper half, throw the bow up bow going exa ...more

Violin Lesson #14 -- Détaché Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches how to détaché bowing, which is one bow per note, without changing any weight on the stick, in this lesson. Please note: I say in this video (2x) that the stroke is usually done in the upper half of the STRING, but of cou ...more

If you want to improve your violin technique then this how to video is the place to start. This video teaches you to play one finger scale on violin. This violin exercise is designed to help you increase your comfort and agility in all positions, develop confidence and accurac ...more

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn C Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series. Play C-major arpeggios on the violin - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play C-major arpeggios on the ...more

Violinists can improve their skills by playing these third position exercises, including double stops and scales . Learn how to play third position exercises on the violin in this free music lesson from a professional violinist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Practice third position on ...more

This how to video is very basic introduction to the violin. YOu can learn how to identify the violin and its parts, as well as a little bit of how it works. You will also learn how to count a rhythm. With the tips from this how to video you can start learning the violin.

Violin Lesson #13 -- The Balance Point and Lifting the Bow. Todd Ehle shows you the balance point and how to lift the bow properly in this lesson.

Practice the violin the Ivan Galamian way to become a better player. Learn intonation and bowing exercises for violin in this free series of violin lesson videos from a professional violinist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Perform basic violin bowing and intonation exercises. Perform ...more

Violin Lesson #51 -- Octaves. Todd Ehle talks about octaves for the violin in this video.

Violin Lesson #7, 9-10 -- String Crossing Techniques. Todd Ehle teaches some string crossing techniques for you beginners in this 3-part lesson. Part 1 of 3 - How to Learn string crossing techniques for the violin easily. Part 2 of 3 - How to Learn string crossing techniques ...more

There are 12 different notes and 12 different major keys in which every instrument can play. Learn the notes in the D major violin scale and how to apply them to other keys as well in this free video from an expert musician. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play a D major scale on the vi ...more

Todd Ehle talks about tonalization, and teaches some tone production techniques in this lesson.

In this video our musician friend is trying to teach the viewers how to play "Handlebars" by Flo bots on the violin . This proves to be quite a special lesson because it consist in using your finger from your right hand to pinch the chords of the instrument . He is showing us ...more

Intonation is the ability for a violin to be as in tune high up on the neck as it is on the open strings. Learn a few tips on how to check and correct violin intonation from an experienced musician in this free video. Part 1 of 16 - How to Check and correct violin intonation. ...more

Violin Lesson #44 -- Collé Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches in this lesson, how to do collé bowing on the violin.

In this video, we learn how to tune a violin or fiddle with an electric tuner. The tuner may not know the difference between the strings, so make sure you know what you are playing before you begin. Clip the tuner to the bottom of the violin or fiddle, then play your strings t ...more

Violin Lesson #21 -- Relaxation and Balance. Todd Ehle talks about string crossing using balance and relaxation in this lesson.

There are twelve different notes and twelve different main major keys that every instrument can play in. Learn the notes in the G major violin scale in this free video clip from an expert musician and learn to apply them to other keys as well. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play a G-ma ...more

Violin double stops can be a challenge. Learn how to play violin double stops using violin sheet music in this free video series of online violin lessons. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play double stops on the violin. Play double stops on the violin - Part 2 of 15. Click through to wa ...more

Violin Lesson #49-50 -- Sautillé Bowing. Todd Ehle talks about sautillé bowing, in this 2-part lesson. Part 1 of 2 - How to Learn sautillé bowing for the violin. Part 2 of 2 - How to Learn sautillé bowing for the violin.

Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #25. Todd Ehle shows you number 25 of Opus 45, teaching you how to play fast.

If you want to improve your violin technique then this tutorial is for you. This violin lesson teaches you to play thirds in 1st and 3rd position. This exercise, based on the Yost system, is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in all positions, develop confidence ...more

Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #30. Todd Ehle shows pretty quickly etude 30, with some good string crossing techniques.

This how to video covers some beginner theory and then moves on to introduce the open strings. we will covering some basic theory and then moving on to actually playing our instrument. You will learn how to play open strings and pizzicato notes. With the tips from this music l ...more

In this how to video you will learn the violin solo to Alison Krauss' "Baby, Now That I Found You." This is a pretty easy solo to learn for an intermediate violinist. First the solo is played slowly so you can follow the notes, then it is sped up to regular speed. With this ho ...more

If you want to improve your violin technique then this how to video is the place to start. This video teaches you to play 3 octave arpeggios. This exercise is designed to help you increase your comfort and agility in all positions, develop confidence and accuracy in all positi ...more

Violin Lesson #20; Relax! Relaxation Techniques. Todd Ehle shares his ideas on relaxation in this lesson.

Ricochét is French for skipping a rock. Not to be confused with the English version of bouncing off things. This how to video teaches the Ricochét bow technique on the violin. This technique helps you feel the vibration of the stick that helps you get a bigger, freer sound. Yo ...more

If you want to improve your violin technique then this how to video is the place to start. You will learn how to play an exercise that improve your tuning. This exercise, based on the Sevcik System, is designed to help intonation training. You should start at the speed of 40 t ...more

The violin is a great string instrument for playing Bach from sheet music. Learn how to play Bach on the violin using violin sheet music in this free video series of online violin lessons. Part 1 of 15 - How to Play Bach on the violin. Play Bach on the violin - Part 2 of 15. C ...more

Violinists can improve their range with minor scales and their skills with arpeggios. Learn how to play minor scales and arpeggios on the violin in this free music lesson from a professional violinist. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play minor scales and arpeggios on the violin. Play m ...more

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series. Play an A minor scale arpeggio on the violin - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play an A minor scale ...more

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn A Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series. Play an A major arpeggio on the violin - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play an A major arpeggio on ...more

In this video series, watch as professional violinist Jason Salmon teaches you how to play scales on a violin in E major. Improve your music theory and violin playing technique with the help of these instructional videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play violin scales in E Major. Pl ...more

Playing violin in tune is one of the most important parts of a violinists' performance. Learn some violin intonation exercises with tips from a classically trained violinist in this free music lesson video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Play intonation exercises on the violin. ...more

Have you wanted to be a great violinist? Take some important first steps with these free video clips on playing violin in F melodic minor. Play the melodic F minor scale on the violin - Part 1 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play the melodic F min ...more

If you want to improve your violin technique then this tutorial is for you. This violin lesson teaches you to play an advanced thirds exercise. This exercise, based on the Yost system, is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in all positions, develop confidence an ...more

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your octave playing in scales. This exercise is based on the Yost system. This exercise is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in all positions, devel ...more

David Kaynor shows us how to put on new violin strings in this series of videos. Part 1 of 16 - How to Put on new violin strings. Put on new violin strings - Part 2 of 16. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Put on new violin strings - Part 3 of 16. Click th ...more

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to play your octaves in broken thirds, seconds, and fourths. This exercise is based on the Yost system. This exercise is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in a ...more

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your octave technique in first and third position. This exercise is based on the Yost system. This exercise is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in ...more

Do you want to improve your violin playing technique? This violin lesson teaches you a great exercise to improve your octave technique in thirds in first and third position. This exercise is based on the Yost system. This exercise is designed to increase your familiarity and c ...more