Posts Tagged: How To Read Music

I am 26 and me and my wife are living in different states due to work. I want to learn to play an instrument and she plays the violin and said she would give me one to learn with.

I have never played an instrument, and do not know how to read music. Can I at this age really learn this instrument? How difficult is it? Will I ever be able to play by ear?

OLDFASHIONED asked:

I got my first violin today. I am going to go to my first lesson in a week or two and I was just wondering if anybody knows a website to help me learn the notes and how to read music. I am stuck on especially that part. How to READ the music sheets. If anybody has a good website where it has all the details. PLEASE give it to me….

Nuri A asked:

I have a violin but don’t know how to play it. Does anyone know any online videos that can help you start learning? And teaches you how to read music, and play it on the violin itself?

Lauren asked:


I’m thinking that i’d probably like to take violin lessons starting in 2009. I don’t own a violin, and i’ve never taken lessons before. How much can i expect to pay for standard violin lessons? And would it be possible to borrow a violin from the teacher, or should i buy a used one?
Oh, and should i learn how to read music before i start taking lessons?
I’ve taken piano lessons before, but it was a loonnggg time ago, and i’ve long since forgotten most of it.

Rosaline asked:


I have a feeling that I could really be able to play it and enjoy it. I’ve played the flute for six years and know how to read music. I’m sixteen and I can be dedicated.

Is it difficult? Do you suggest it? Tips or adive? How much are nice beginner violins?