How To : Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #1" on the violin
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.
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.
If you're a violin player who's looking to play the main theme song of Pirates of the Caribbean then look no further. This simple video walks you through the song. You'll likely want or need to pause a few times as you work out the fingering, but hang in there and you'll get i ...more
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #8. Todd Ehle teaches how to play etude eight.
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #25. Todd Ehle shows you number 25 of Opus 45, teaching you how to play fast.
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #30. Todd Ehle shows pretty quickly etude 30, with some good string crossing techniques.
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
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
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
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 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
If you want to improve your violin technique then this how to video is the place to start. This video teaches you to play slurred 3 octave G major scale. This exercise, based on the Galamian "Contemporary Violin Technique," is designed to help you increase your comfort and agi ...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 G major scale. This exercise is designed to help you increase your comfort and agility in all positions, develop confidence and accuracy in all po ...more
If you haven't tried playing Vivaldi yet, your violin's been missing out on some great work! Antonio Lucio Vivaldi's "Concerto in A Minor" is a great place to start. This series will show you how to play a violin excerpt from the 1st Movement of the composer's brilliant musica ...more
If you want to improve your violin technique then this how to video is the place to start. This violin lesson teaches you to play a G major scale in 3 octaves. This exercise is designed to help you increase your comfort and agility in all positions, develop confidence and accu ...more
First off, if you're new to electric guitars, here are some handy dandy definitions for you before you watch this video: 1. Action is how your frets feel when you press down on them with your finger. Finely tuned and taut strings will not be too sharp or too flat when played. ...more
Violin Lesson #8/37 and 38 -- Playing in Tune. Todd Ehle discusses how to play in tune, and also talks about the differences in independent fingering and block fingering. This is a 2-part lesson. Part 1 of 2 - How to Learn independent vs block fingering on the violin. Part 2 ...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 #34 -- Ear Training. Todd Ehle teaches some simple ear training techniques in this video. You must be able to play a one octave g major scale to do this exercise accompanied by a decent singing voice.
An exploration of expressive dynamics, vibrato, and articulation on the theremin. Two ways of achieving the same violin like sounding vibrato are also covered.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to set a guitar's intonation. Studying the intonation of the guitar is making sure the guitar is in tune. To check intonation, it is recommended to use a guitar tuner. The video provides step-by-step instructions for viewers to properl ...more
This music lesson goes over how to find the proper placement for your fourth finger. This video also covers bowing techniques and how to play "Ode to Joy" on the violin. This tutorial is designed for beginner violin students. With the techniques in this how to video you will l ...more
In this short how-to video, you'll learn a few key principles for proper bowing of your violin as well as a few quick and dirty cleaning tips. Watch this tutorial and learn to play your violin with the whole bow while maintaining a straight form!
Learn how you can set up your shoulder rest for a violin with this tutorial. A shoulder rest makes playing the violin a lot more comfortable. With the tips in this how to video you will be able to set up your shoulder rest and play the violin with comfort and ease.
This violin lesson covers actually using the bow. You will learn easy exercises that will improve your bowing. Practice these techniques and soon you will be able to play the violin smoothly and with ease.
This how to video is an introduction to using the bow on the violin. Bowing techniques are a very important to mastering the violin. Learn how to hold the bow and up and down strokes. With the techniques from this music tutorial you can learn how to play the violin.
In this video, we learn how to tie the qianjing on a erhu. First, measure and cut 60 inches of Qian Jin string, then place one end on the neck and make a downward loop. After this, loop the rest of the Qian Jin over the neck, across the loop which you just made. Then, loop fiv ...more
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
Learn how to play the introductiuon to "I'd Lie" by Taylor Swift on the violin.
You can never start 'em too young. Chinese kids are raised on the violin or piano. Brazilian kids play soccer from birth. And then there's P-Nut. He's only 7-years-old and he's been working at becoming a household name in the Memphis hop hop scene since the young age of 4. Th ...more
How to play Advanced Bending on the Harmonica (A Harp played in 2nd position). An overview of which draw holes bend,how much and the importance of intonation and their use in all music including the blues.
In this video, we learn how to play the cello with range and clefs. With the cello, you have the C string, the G string, the D string, and the A string. This is just like the viola and violin, just an octave lower. You will read in three different clefs. The tenor clef looks s ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tune their ukulele or guitar with a Windows mobile. Begin by going to the link in the video description and download the Audio Tuner Mobile program. Connect the mobile your PC and install the Audio Tuner program. Open the Audio Tune ...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
In this video series, professional guitar player and technician Bill MacPherson shows how to adjust the intonation of a guitar. With his expertise he explains what guitar intonation is, what the different factors that affect guitar intonation are, different tuning methods, dif ...more
My autistic son loves music. One afternoon, when he was nine, I downloaded GarageBand to his iPhone to help with the boredom of a long wait at a doctor's office. Instead of pacing or escalating into a meltdown, he spent the entire hour and a half practicing, learning, and comp ...more
Diego Stocco is back (previously, the incredible Music From a Tree). This time Stocco has created the experibass: "Few weeks ago I visited a luthier looking for instruments parts, I had an idea in mind for an instrument I wanted to build. My curiosity was to hear the sound of ...more
Remember concerts? Those were fun. While gathering in large groups to listen to live music might not be allowed at the moment, the live music part still is. Thanks to the internet, more and more musicians are taking the stage each day to perform for those of us stuck in social ...more
Violin Lesson #21 -- Relaxation and Balance. Todd Ehle talks about string crossing using balance and relaxation in this lesson.
If you want to improve your violin technique then this lesson is for you. This violin tutorial teaches you a way to improve ear training with octave exercises. This exercise is based on the Yost system. This exercise is designed to increase your familiarity and comfort in all ...more
Violin Lesson #48 -- String Crossing (Slurs). Todd Ehle talks a little about playing in tune and then shows you how to slur the strings.
Violin Lesson #27 -- String Crossing. Todd Ehle talks about string crossing, while he uses some certain techniques to practice with. Information presented is in part, taken from The Art of Violin Playing, Book One, by Carl Flesch.
Introduction Halo: Reach is Bungie's latest and final addition to the franchise. Microsoft has claimed the title and from now on 343 Industries will be working on the Halo franchise. In my opinion, Bungie's last game is the best out of all of them. These are some tactics and ...more
Academically Preparing Your Child For School Many parents are anxious when their child begins school for the first time, especially when he/she is the first child to leave the nest. Is my little one ready for school? What should my child know/be able to do before starting? Un ...more
This free guitar lesson is all about setting up and maintaining your guitar to have a great metal sound and tone. This tutorial covers truss rods, intonation, action, and other things you can do to improve the playability and sound of your guitar. Get the best metal playing so ...more
This violin video tutorial provides a brief guide on how to replace a broken violin string. Follow these steps to repair your violin and start playing again: remove the broken string, replace it with a matching string (the beaded end fits into the adjustor), turn the peg in a ...more
Watch this violin tutorial to learn how to effectively practice the vibrato on the violin. This instructional video will show you a few key principles to improve your skills playing vibrato on the violin. Vibrato is a very difficult technique to refine, but this how to video w ...more
This instructional violin playing video shows one method of reducing the shaking of the violin when practicing vibrato. Just wrap the scroll with a piece of towel, and then place it against the wall to secure the position. Then practice the vibrato on the violin. This video is ...more
In this music tutorial you will learn an alternating fingers exercise on the violin. This tutorial is designed for beginning violin students. With the techniques in this how to video you will learn how to start playing the violin.
In this great violin tutorial you will learn the basic techniques needed to begin playing the violin.
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String instruments make up a large part of many orchestras and include the violins, violas, cellos and double bass. Learn all about the characteristics and history of string instruments with tips from a composer in this free music video series. Part 1 of 10 - How to Play strin ...more
Take one down, pass it around, 99 bottles on which to play classical music? As someone who has studied music extensively, I've seen many interpretations of famous pieces of music played on glass bottles, but hearing these four interpretations of famous pieces (not all classic ...more
Steampunk music is an oft-debated genre, full of bands playing all sorts of different sounds. While this can make it difficult to generalize about the genre as a whole, it means that the average person is bound to like at least some Steampunk bands. That's why it's a great ide ...more
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Apple's iOS 13 has been available for beta testing since June, and the stable release pushed out to everyone on Thursday, Sept. 19. To help you make the most out of iOS 13 for iPhone, we've rounded up everything you'll want to know, whether a colossal feature, small settings c ...more