Posts Tagged: Playing The Violin

I am 22 and I’ve always wanted to play the violin. I have been playing the guitar for several years now (so I know a few things about music) but I have never even touched or picked up a violin in my life. I am looking for a good, affordable beginner’s violin that is geared more towards classical music rather than fiddle music. I noticed that there are several different sizes as well. I have smaller-than-average hands with slim fingers. Should I get a smaller size? should I take violin lessons? is it possible at
all to be self-taught with the violin?

Deea asked:


I heard that you should start playing the violin since you are young…but I really like this instrument:)

lileze93 asked:

outside of school like private lessons that arent expensive!!!!

playing the violin isnt somethin you advance on yourself you must need a teacher or tutor so yea. please.

Grace asked:

Hi! When i was in 3rd grade (I’m going into 9th) i started playing the violin. I played for four years and stopped the summer of 7th. Now i would like to play again. I’ve taken a swing at holding the violin and practicing the scales. I’ll probably be practicing with my old teacher, but i still feel like a novice. are there any ways i can improve my playing? (techniques) also, when i was younger, i wasn’t into it so much, but now i am and have been practicing every day for a week. How long do you think it will be until i notice some improvement? finally, i’ve been DYING to learn vibrato (wrist). should i start practicing that with tips i’ve learned online, or should i wait to get better?

tranquilotus asked:

I’ve read extensively about playing the violin and its immense difficulty, but other sources tell me that it’s no cakewalk, but it’s within reach.

I played in middle school, but only because the school subsidized it. Now I’m able to afford private lessons and my own violin, but just how challenging is the instrument? I play some guitar and, again, I have played violin before, but abandoned it once high school came.