Music Basics

Tuning a violin/viola can be a difficult and trying task, especially for beginners. A good musical ear and patience are a necessity to tune the violin/viola successfully. Since the violin/viola...

The violin is an instrument that has inspired great works of visual art as well as composition. The choice of woods is one thing that makes the violin so beautiful. There are many different shade,...

Because harp players attack each string to get a sound from it the harp is also considered a percussion instrument unlike a violin which uses a bow to create its sound. Play a harp as a percussive...

A violin is one of four instruments making up a primary string orchestra: viola, cello, and bass are the other three. The violin is the highest pitched of all these instruments, meaning it hits...

Musical scales like the C melodic minor scale can be played on the violin at higher octaves to increase range. Play the C melodic minor scale at a higher octave with a violin instructor in this...

Reading music makes any musician more versatile, and the C melodic minor scale can teach reading and music theory. Learn to read the C melodic minor scale from staff paper with a violin instructor...

Playing musical scales on the violin like the C melodic minor scale at lower octaves helps teach music theory. Play the C melodic minor scale at a lower octave with a violin instructor in this...

Using musical scales like the C melodic minor scale as a base for violin improv is part of many musical traditions. Improv along the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free...

Practicing violin scales like the C melodic minor scale builds muscle memory, music theory knowledge and skill. Play the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin...

The C melodic minor scale played on the violin uses multiple finger positions and strings. Play the constructive C minor melodic scale along with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The open strings on a violin sound the G, D, A and E notes when played, the foundation for all the notes a violin can reach. Play a violin with an instructor in this free video violin lesson.

Getting good tone and sound from a violin when playing the C melodic minor scale takes delicate hands. Play the C melodic minor scale with good sound alongside a violin instructor in this free...

The first note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is a C natural. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The second note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is a D natural. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The third note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is an E flat (Eb). Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The fourth note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is an F natural. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The fifth note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is a G natural on the D string. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The sixth note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is an A natural with the fourth finger. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin...

The seventh note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is a B natural. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

The eighth note in the C melodic minor scale on violin is a C natural on the A string. Play the first note of the C melodic minor scale with a violin instructor in this free video violin lesson.

Chords are a set of three or more different notes played together on a musical instrument or by an ensemble. When written, the notes are placed one atop the other on a bar of staff paper, or one...

Violinists everywhere worry about the effects of dry air on their instruments. Dry air can be caused by the climate, the use of a dehumidifier in a building or increased use of heating and air...

The oldest documented violin dates to 1555. The violin has been played in every musical genre from classical to bluegrass to rock. The scales, in conjunction with specific playing techniques, are...

Violin notes are written in the same format as all sheet music--with a slight twist. Notes played on the violin are written only in the treble clef, and numbers indicating which finger to use are...

Here is how you would use a piano to tune your violin.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn improv tips on an Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggio in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggio tips on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 9th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 10th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 6th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 7th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 8th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 3rd degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 4th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 5th degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 1st degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 2nd degree Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn the string names of a violin in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn an Bb (B Flat) Major scale arpeggio on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn how to read an A Minor scale arpeggio on sheet music in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn A Minor scale arpeggio tips on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 9th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 10th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn improv tips on an A Minor scale arpeggio in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 6th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 7th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 8th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 3rd degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 4th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.

The violin is one of the most important melodic instruments in history. Learn a 5th degree A Minor scale arpeggios on it in this free video clip series.