The German pianist and composer, Carl Bohm, really knew how to write a good tune! This is a fine example of a Sarabande — a slow, stately dance with 3 […]

This lovely, lilting, flowing, yearning, dancing Medieval/Renaissance Ronde - written by that mysterious composer ‘Anon.’! - is exclusively arranged for two violins. Take a listen here: This is the first […]

Do you ever find yourself landing on the wrong string, or hitting other strings whilst playing? Do you find that your stream crossings are not consistently smooth? These could be […]

This is a simple idea, but it really really works. If you're practising a piece of music but you're not sure how to make it better, then just ask yourself […]

Here's a new lesson that we've just added to Course B, to help you develop your bow division using and A major scale pattern: You can also find a library […]

If you're just starting to read music for the first time, you might come across these symbols which are especially for string instruments... This is called a down-bow ... ... […]

Here's a short welcome message from our director Simon Hewitt Jones, for learners joining us for the upcoming Autumn Term, starting 20th September! Not yet enrolled for the upcoming term? […]

If you’ve ever found your fingers have drifted out of tune without you realising it, then you’re falling into the same trap as the boiling frog! Do you know the […]

One of the things you’ll always hear us say as we start people off on the violin for the first time – especially in our Violin Fundamentals classes - is […]

Livestream & Music Video The Violin Orchestra travelled to Edinburgh last week, to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Saturday 7th August. The Violin Orchestra is a unique orchestra […]

ViolinSchool‘s blog is returning for the 2021/22 season. This will be the place to find all the most recent updates on ViolinSchool. Our new feature articles and videos will also […]

Information For Continuing Learners: Earlybird! Re-Enrolment now available for a limited time Save $70 / €50 / £50 when you enrol today! If you are re-enrolling at ViolinSchool for Autumn […]

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In the G minor scale, we use Finger Pattern 2 on the G string, then Finger Pattern 1 on the D string, but with the 1st finger extended back.

Without using the bow, let's learn how to tap the 1st, 2nd and 3rd fingers in the right place ... first on your arm, and then on your violin!

Check your hand shape before you start! These finger patterns will help you develop your left hand technique and make your fingers fast and strong!

Here is a piece of music in which the tune comes back again and again. In bars 13 to 16, you can create your own melody in a similar style!

B sits on the middle line and the tail can go either up or down. B sits next to Open String A on the stave, and is played with the 1st finger.

These two songs are based on the scales of G and D. Play them through without stopping, and remember to keep a steady beat throughout!

A syncopated musical rhythm, where a very short note is followed by a long one, is called a scotch snap. Here are some rhythms featuring the scotch snap for you to practise!

Learn notes quickly by tapping different parts of your body with both hands. Each part of the body represents a different note!

We place the fingers on the strings of the violin to create the notes. Here are some 'finger numbers' and grid patterns that you can use to make it easier!

This uplifting tune has become one of the most popular melodies on earth … play it with lots of expression, and don't forget the dynamics!

This exciting tune from Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' needs to be played quite fast!