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How to Play the Violin

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Overview

<p>Pick up your bow and confidently fiddle your way through a thorough and accessible beginner’s violin course.</p>

Topics Covered:
  • By This Expert
  • 01: Hello, Violin!
  • 02: Violin Rhythm and the Bow
  • 03: Violin Notes and Phrases
  • 04: Developing an Ear for Violin
  • 05: The Rhythmic Rest in Violin Play
  • 06: Violin Bowing with Style
  • 07: Dynamics and the Use of Violin Volume
  • 08: Reading Violin Music
  • 09: Violin Scales: Your Magical Toolbox
  • 10: Playing Violin as Fiddle
  • 11: Orchestra: Playing Violin with Others
  • 12: Violin Playing in Key
  • 13: Violin Playing in Time
  • 14: Adding More Violin Rhythms
  • 15: Americana Fun for Violin
  • 16: Violin Chords and Harmonies
  • 17: Double Stops on Violin
  • 18: Playing Violin with Confidence
  • 19: Playing in Violin’s 3rd Position
  • 20: Playing in Violin’s 2nd Position
  • 21: Playing in Violin’s 4th Position
  • 22: Vibrato Basics for Violin
  • 23: Violin Ornaments, Trills, and Tremolo

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