Hot Violin & Viola How-Tos
How To: Play "Baby Now That I Found You" on the violin
In this how to video you will learn the violin solo to Alison Krauss' "Baby, Now That I Found You." This is a pretty easy solo to learn for an intermediate violinist. First the solo is played slowly so you can follow the notes, then it is sped up to regular speed. With this how to video you should be able to play "Baby Now That I Found You" by Alison Krauss on the violin.
How To: Play "Good King Wenceslas" on the violin
This how to video covers the notes on the D string as well as the bow hold. You will also learn an exercise that is designed to help you shape your fingers and watch your angles so as to not mute other strings when playing. At the end of this lesson you learn how to play the holiday carol "Good King Wenceslas" on the violin. With the techniques covered in this tutorial you can learn how to start playing the violin.
How To: Play open string on the violin
This how to video covers some beginner theory and then moves on to introduce the open strings. we will covering some basic theory and then moving on to actually playing our instrument. You will learn how to play open strings and pizzicato notes. With the tips from this music lesson you can learn to play the violin.
How To: Play violin for the beginner
This how to video is very basic introduction to the violin. YOu can learn how to identify the violin and its parts, as well as a little bit of how it works. You will also learn how to count a rhythm. With the tips from this how to video you can start learning the violin.
How To: Play the intro to "I'd Lie" by Taylor Swift
Learn how to play the introductiuon to "I'd Lie" by Taylor Swift on the violin.
How To: Improve your violin bowing technique
In this great violin tutorial you will learn the basic techniques needed to begin playing the violin.
How To: Play vibrato on violin
This video is a great lesson for the violinist. Learn easy scales and vibrato techniques.
How To: Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #30" on the violin
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #30. Todd Ehle shows pretty quickly etude 30, with some good string crossing techniques.
How To: Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #25" on the violin
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #25. Todd Ehle shows you number 25 of Opus 45, teaching you how to play fast.
How To: Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #8" on the violin
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude #8. Todd Ehle teaches how to play etude eight.
How To: Play "Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Etude #1" on the violin
Wohlfahrt Op. 45, Violin Etude, #1. Todd Ehle starts a new series in his violin lesson on how to play Wohlfahrt's Opus 45, working on the first measure.
How To: Perform ricochet bowing for the violin
Violin Lesson #57 -- Ricochet Bowing. Todd Ehle continues on about ricochet bowing for the violin, using Wohlfahrt #40 as an example, continuing from part one, Wohlfahrt Op. 45, etude #40. In part three, with string crossings added, creating the springing arpeggio.
How To: Learn rapid spiccato sautillé bowing for the violin
Violin Lesson #53 -- Sautillé Bowing. Todd Ehle talks about sautillé bowing in this lesson, focusing on the rapid spiccato, or uncontrolled spiccato stroke.
How To: Learn finger stroke string crossings for the violin
Violin Lesson #52 -- String Crossings (Finger Stroke). Todd Ehle discusses the finger stroke, a great string crossing technique.
How To: Learn octaves for the violin
Violin Lesson #51 -- Octaves. Todd Ehle talks about octaves for the violin in this video.
How To: Learn sautillé bowing for the violin
Violin Lesson #49-50 -- Sautillé Bowing. Todd Ehle talks about sautillé bowing, in this 2-part lesson.
How To: Learn slurred string crossings for the violin
Violin Lesson #48 -- String Crossing (Slurs). Todd Ehle talks a little about playing in tune and then shows you how to slur the strings.
How To: Learn fast string crossings for the violin
Violin Lesson #47 -- String Crossing (Fast). Todd Ehle discusses string crossing, talking about doing it fast, really fast!
How To: Play the violin in tune using vibrato
Violin Lesson #46 -- Playing in Tune (Vibrato). Todd Ehle talks about playing in tune, concentrating on playing with your vibrato skills.
How To: Learn sympathetic vibrations for the violin
Violin Lesson #45 -- Playing in Tune (Ringing Notes). Todd Ehle continues on about playing in tune in part six, this time concentrating on Sympathetic Vibrations (sometimes called ringing notes), and how to use them to play in tune.
How To: Learn collé bowing for the violin
Violin Lesson #44 -- Collé Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches in this lesson, how to do collé bowing on the violin.
How To: Learn double-stops on the violin
Violin Lesson #41-43 -- Introduction to Double-Stops. Todd Ehle discusses doubles-stops on the violin in this 3-part lesson.
How To: Do a smooth legato bow change for the violin
Violin Lesson #40 -- Legato Bowing (Smooth Bow Changes). Todd Ehle shows how to accomplish smooth bow changes with the legato method in this lesson.
How To: Play the violin in tune using an electronic tuner
Violin Lesson #39 -- Playing in Tune. Todd Ehle talks about playing in tune here, with a little help from an electronic tuner.
How To: Learn independent vs block fingering on the violin
Violin Lesson #8/37 and 38 -- Playing in Tune. Todd Ehle discusses how to play in tune, and also talks about the differences in independent fingering and block fingering. This is a 2-part lesson.
How To: Tune the violin like a pro
Violin Lesson #35-36 -- Tuning the Violin. Todd Ehle shows you how to tune your violin in this 2-part lesson. Perhaps you can get an electronic tuner if you are a beginner.
How To: Learn the four types of shifts for the violin
Violin Lesson #32-33 -- 4 Types of Shifts. Todd Ehle discusses the four types of shifts on the violin in this 2-part lesson.
How To: Find the 2nd and 4th thru 8th postitions on the violin
Violin Lesson #31 -- Finding the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Positions. Todd Ehle talks about how to learn the 2nd position and the 4th through 8th positions. For the 3rd position, see "find the 3rd position in Vivaldi a minor on the violin".
How To: Learn the bow stroke martelé for the violin
Violin Lesson #30 -- Martelé Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches the bow stroke martelé and has some new ideas from Paul Rolland.
How To: Learn spiccato bouncing strokes for the violin
Violin Lesson #29 -- Bouncing Strokes (Spiccato Bowing). Todd Ehle discusses the art of spiccato with bouncing strokes on the violin.
How To: Be relaxed and balanced while playing the violin
Violin Lesson #21 -- Relaxation and Balance. Todd Ehle talks about string crossing using balance and relaxation in this lesson.
How To: Learn relaxation techniques for the violin
Violin Lesson #20; Relax! Relaxation Techniques. Todd Ehle shares his ideas on relaxation in this lesson.
How To: Play the violin in tune
Violin Lesson #18 -- Playing in Tune. Todd Ehle discusses intonation and how to play in tune in this 2-part lesson.
How To: Learn the rebound for the violin
Violin Lesson #17 -- the Rebound. Todd Ehle teaches the rebound, a technique learned from Richard Fuchs, a student of Paul Rolland, in this lesson. Knowing about retake-lifts will help.
How To: Perform a retake or lift on violin or viola
Todd Ehle teaches the retake or lift or bow circle. You'll need to know about the balance point first, since it covers the first steps of the lift.
How To: Learn tone production techniques for the violin
Todd Ehle talks about tonalization, and teaches some tone production techniques in this lesson.
How To: Learn détaché bowing for the violin
Violin Lesson #14 -- Détaché Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches how to détaché bowing, which is one bow per note, without changing any weight on the stick, in this lesson.
How To: Lift the bow and find the balance point for the violin
Violin Lesson #13 -- The Balance Point and Lifting the Bow. Todd Ehle shows you the balance point and how to lift the bow properly in this lesson.
How To: Straight bow on the violin
Violin Lesson #11-12 -- Straight Bowing. Todd Ehle teaches how to bow straight on your violin in this 2-part lesson.
How To: Learn string crossing techniques for the violin easily
Violin Lesson #7, 9-10 -- String Crossing Techniques. Todd Ehle teaches some string crossing techniques for you beginners in this 3-part lesson.