Question

i wanna learn to play violin... whats the best approach?

Answer 1

keep your mind set on it and dont start off trying to play big stuff lol take it step by step xD

Answer 2

First, I'd recommend you have a violin. Second, find someone who knows how to play it that can teach you. xD

Answer 3

@rebeccaskell94 got the violin, but dont no any1 close who plays. any way i could learn by myself or is that jst too tough?
@CHAD159753 am a pretty stubborn guy lol, but thanks for the heads up

any website in particular (aprt frm utube lol)? or ebooks

Answer 4

I tough myself guitar..... lol

Answer 5

pick up the violin then play like you've never played before!!! \m/

Answer 6

@kevissen i hear that violin is hard to self teach...but if you're naturally talented or very dedicated i guess it's possible to be self learned

Answer 7

um @kevissen sometimes (I'm learning piano) I just play the instrument and get a feel for it, but I'd reccomend you maybe find some books or some video tutorials. Violin is a very hard instrument, but I know you can do it! Can't wait to hear your first song :)

Answer 8

@CHAD159753 lol i no guitar, basic

Answer 9

Lol I think I have it down pretty good if I do say xD

Answer 10

I can just imagine my ears bleeding Chad

Answer 11

Lol your right Becca I suck xD

Answer 12

but in my personal opinion..a mentor would be nice...a lot (and most) of the people who self teaches themselves instruments only know the how's and not the why's which becomes a problem when they progress..i.e. some self-taught guitarists only know power chords and dont know a finkleshilling about the music theories

Answer 13

xD omg lol

Answer 14

@every1 aything i SHOULD HAVE known before getting my violin?
the wood quality, chords etc...? lol i basically bought the cheapest violin...

Answer 15

ok I play the violin :) I was taught by a teacher though but if you are having trouble and you need some help.....talk to me. I have been playing for 10 years now so I can play pretty well I think :) Oh and the cheapest violin...they're not that good :) just saying. You may get through strings easily, they sometimes go out of tune often:) so anyway...talk to me about it :)

Answer 16

^ listen to her lol

Answer 17

i like that uhmmm what was it called...."stradavius" was it?

Answer 18

HEY!!! I was trying to sound helpful. Sorry now that I've read that reply I agree with you @rebeccaskell94 but from now on I'm going to sound nicer lol :)

Answer 19

no, no, no you were nice! lol But I know nothing about violin so I was like..she's the person to talk to x) you're fine

Answer 20

ah ok :) I see what this situation is :)

Answer 21

I would rent a violin first incase you don't end up liking it. Hire an experienced violinist so that you learn the proper technique.

Answer 22

Its possible to teach yourself, but technique is really important on the violin, so pay attention to your hand position and tone. Try video recording yourself or playing in front of a mirror so you can see what you are actually doing instead of what you think you are doing.

Answer 23

@PianoForteDesigns tnks for the tips
@mmoul18 and @rebeccaskell94 girls girls dont be fighting now . be nice lol!! jk
well thanks for the help mmoul18

@mmoul18 so you dnt think its a tad late to learn an instrument like violin? and help with so online guide...

Answer 24

I have been playing flute for about 5 years you should get some music books and lessons there are plenty of places were you can rent instruments even online

Answer 25

It's never to late to learn!!!!!!!

Answer 26

mina gonzalez tought me when i played she made it easy

Answer 27

You really shouldn't teach yourself the violin. Doing so could easily lead to bad habits and, consequently, injury. If you are really interested in learning the violin, I highly recommend taking lessons from a private teacher. There is no shortcut to learning any classical instrument. In the end, if you really want to learn well and sound good, you have to take lessons from a professional and put in the practice time.

Answer 28

If you have a violin, I suggest you go to Johnny Thompson Music Store and buy a beginner method book. This book teaches you where to place your fingers, the right position, and provides you songs.

Answer 29

also you could buy the Essential Elements book 1 for violin. They are really helpful :)