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Learning the strings on a violin is very simple and shouldn't take long due to there only being four or sometimes five strings altogether. Memorize violin strings with help from an experienced...

Putting on a violin shoulder rest is very helpful because you don't have to bend your neck nearly as much. Learn how to attach a shoulder rest with guidance from an experienced violinist in this...

If you are reading music and working on memorizing the music theory of the violin, you'll want to use the treble cleff. Find out the fastest way to memorize violin music with help from an...

Violin shoulder rests can be attached to the instrument in different ways, depending on the style of rest. Attach a shoulder rest using screws or rubber bands with advice from an accomplished...

Teaching yourself to play the violin usually involves researching instructional materials, such as books and videos, but learning to properly hold the instrument is the first step. Get ideas for...

To tighten a violin bow, simply hold the bow by the grip with one hand and use the other to turn the button on the end in a clockwise direction. Find out how to properly tighten a bow to the...

Choosing a violin for a child requires first deciding whether to rent or purchase, and then measuring the child's arm to determine the correct size. Consider renting a violin for a young musician...

When choosing a violin, consider the purchase or rental price, the sound quality of the instrument and the musician's skill level. Determine which violin matches budget and preference with advice...

There are a variety of bow techniques for the violin and fiddle, including a low bow to create a sweet, smooth sound, the ponticello used as a rhythmic device, and an assortment of percussive...

Solfege is a term that involves the application of a number of names to the notes in a scale that is being used. Learn about using solfege for a B-flat scale with help from a violin teacher in...

In violin playing, a B-flat scale starts with the second finger on the G string and ends with the same note in the eighth degree. Review a B-flat major scale with help from a violin teacher in...

In violin playing, a great scale to learn how to play is the B-flat major scale. Listen and learn about playing scales on the violin with help from a violin teacher in this free video on playing...

The proper tone for a violin, when playing in B-flat, is a sound that isn't too crunchy, and this can be accomplished by holding the bow loosely. Discover techniques for achieving a nice tone on a...

In violin playing, the eighth degree of a B-flat scale is the same note as the first degree of the scale, which is a B-flat. Find out how to play the eight degree of a B-flat scale on the A string...

There are a number of higher octave scales to be played on the violin, and the way to go up an octave is by moving fingerings up. Find out how to play the one octave B-flat major scale with help...

In order to read a B-flat violin scale, it's important to start by looking at the key signature. Learn about matching up degrees and notes of a B-flat scale with help from a violin teacher in this...

When playing a violin scale in B-flat, the seventh degree of the scale is an A natural, which is played with the fourth finger on the D string. Discover how there are always whole steps between 6...

When playing a violin scale in B-flat, the fifth degree of the scale is F natural, which is found on the D string. Play an F natural note with the second finger with help from a violin teacher in...

The sixth degree of a B-flat scale on the violin is the G natural, which is typically played with the third finger on the D string. Play a G natural note with help from a violin teacher in this...

When playing a violin scale in B-flat, the third degree of the scale is the D natural note, which can be found on the G string. Find out where to put the finger to play a D natural with help from...

The fourth degree of a B-flat scale on a violin is an E flat because there is always a half-step between three and four on a major scale. Find out how to play an E-flat note on a violin with help...

The first degree of a violin scale in B-flat is a B-flat itself. Find out how to play a B-flat with help from a violin teacher in this free video on the first degree of the violin scale in B-flat.

The second degree of a B-flat scale on the violin is a C natural, which is a whole step from B-flat. Learn how to play a C natural on the violin with help from a violin teacher in this free video...

The open strings on a violin are labeled as G, D, A and E, with the G being the lowest and the E being the highest. Hear how all of the open strings sound on a violin with help from a violin...

In order to learn violin scales in B-flat, it's important to understand the whole scale, the half steps, the scale degrees and ways to get a nice tone on the violin. Find out how to play a B-flat...

Violin mutes are small rubber pads that are placed under the strings on the bride of the instrument, and they create a soft, muted sounds. Learn about these mutes with information from a musician...

When buying an electric violin, pay attention to the quality of the microphone, the transmission system and the strings. Understand the components of an electric violin with information from a...

Holding a violin properly requires using a few accessories, such as a chin rest and a shoulder rest. Practice the proper posture when holding a violin with information from a musician and music...

A violin case should be lightweight, durable and comfortable to hold for everyday use. Compare violin cases, which come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, with information from a...

The best violin-making tools are cutting tools, such as a chisel and gouge or specialty knives. Find out how each part of the violin is made with information from a musician and music store...

When stringing a violin, make sure the ends are attached to the correct end of the violin, and tighten the string to the correct key. See a demonstration of stringing a violin with information...

When playing the violin, hold the bow parallel to the violin's bridge, and move it across the strings to play soft, loud, slow or loud music. Find out where to drag a violin bow to change the...

Basic parts of a violin include the scroll, pegs, neck, fingerboard, bridge and chin rest. Learn more parts of the violin, such as the F holes and bouts, in this free video from a professional...

Buy a trusted product when polishing a violin, and make sure to apply the product to the rag and not the instrument. Learn to gently rub the violin and dry it with a separate towel in this free...

To begin violin lessons, start by finding a good instructor to avoid picking up bad habits. Buy a quality violin to begin playing this instrument with this free video from a professional violinist.

String a violin by removing the four tuners to take off the G, D, A and E stings. Loosen and tighten the pegs on a violin to string and tune the instrument by using this free video from a...

Tuning a violin varies if the instrument has four fine tuners or no fine tuners, and to professionally tune a violin, invest in a pitch pipe or electronic turner. Tune a violin and a bow with this...

A violin works by dragging a horse hair bow across a violin string. Find out more about how friction produces sound on a violin with this free video from a professional violinist.

To build a violin, use sharp tools to carve the top, back, ribs, neck and scroll out of wood. Learn about using spruce or maple wood to build a violin in this free video from a professional violinist.

Clean dirt or oils from a violin bow by purchasing denatured alcohol, rubbing it on the bow and drying it with a paper towel. Disassemble a violin bow to properly clean it with this free video...

When holding a violin, get into a comfortable position by putting the violin on the shoulder and turning the neck to a 45-degree angle. Lean over the violin to get leverage while playing with tips...

To play the violin, be patient, find a good violin instructor and play a tune with the left hand. Use the right hand to make a warm tone when playing the violin with this free video from a...

The basic starter scale for the violin is in the key of G, and by mastering the fingering pattern for the key of G, learn to play the keys of D and A. Play a basic scale on the violin with this...

Sound is produced on a violin by dragging a bow across the string, which vibrates; then, the vibration travels through the bridge into the top plate. Find out how the sound churns out of the F...

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...

Reading music can be tricky, but by narrowing it down to the A flat major scale it is more understandable. Begin learning tips on how to read music by starting with the A flat major violin scale...

Playing the violin in the key of A flat major creates a warm sound and adds more of a light-hearted tone to the music. Learn the audible details of the A flat major key on the violin with tips and...

Tone is very important for any instrument, especially violin, and can completely change it's meaning depending on if it is good tone or bad. Play the violin in the key of A flat major and control...

Violin solfege is the application of singing syllables to scale notes in any of the twelve musical keys. Understand and learn about the solfege to an A flat major violin scale in this free video...

The Dorian mode is the second of seven music modes in the A flat major scale which is B flat. Play a B flat with the second finger on the G string on a violin in the key of A flat major with tips...