Probably the reason you decided to take up the violin in the first place is you were captivated by a master playing it. It may have been an Irish jig, or a toe tapping country song, or a piece by Mozart. But, you were hooked. Understand that the violin for beginner students is always a test of patience, tenacity and determination.
The violin is not an easy instrument to learn. That's okay, but you will eventually get to the point that you, too, can play those melodies you love to listen to. Who knows, you may be the next Alexander Ryback if you are a guy, or the replacement for Máiréad Nesbitt of Celtic Women or Vanessa Mae, if you are a gal. It just will not happen overnight, or in a month, or even in the next year or so. But, it will happen.
First, you must learn every master violinist's secret. The amount of practice you put in will determine how great you become. Even the masters practice their scales daily first thing to help their finger dexterity to become nimble. It is like warm up stretches for an athlete before the game. And, they play every day if possible. Great violinists differ for one reason- instead of finding the time out of their day to practice, they make practice one of their priorities and fit it into their day.
Don't give up. Everyone sounds more like a screech owl in the beginning. But with practice, soon your brain will know how to tell your fingers to press on the four strings and where, how to glide the bow across the stings and how to hold the instrument. Then your ear will learn to verify each note your play is right on the correct pitch and tone in the musical scale. Repetition is the best way to learn for most of us. Just be patient with yourself and follow the beginner lessons until you have mastered each one. Applaud yourself for advancing, even if it seems it is at a snail's pace. Relax. . . and breathe.
Step one – learning how to properly hold the violin. Granted that seems obvious, but it is important that you feel relaxed and natural in the way you hold the instrument. Don't worry about the violin slipping out from your jaw. The chin rest and the natural weight of your head will keep it in place. Reach for the middle of the fingerboard on the neck and cradle it in the crook of your hand between your fore finger and thumb. Relax the wrist and bend your elbow so it forms a triangle with the fingerboard. This will allow your other fingers to curl up and around. Then move the bow back and forth across the four strings. That is called "bowing". Next you will learn where to put your fingers on the fingerboard and how far to glide the bow.
Is there a set time you should practice and a set number of days? That will be up to you. Serious violin for beginner instructors will want you to practice daily, but not for hours on end. Like running a marathon, you first must run a half mile and build up. Otherwise, you will become tense, frustrated and actually worsen. Practice for 15- 30 minutes, then build up, always keeping positive about the baby steps of progress you are making. That will help to keep you relaxed and boost your desire to learn.
Your instructor more than anyone will understand. Every master was once in the violin for beginner category. Try and keep your frustration levels low so this passion doesn't turn into a drudgery, and before you realize it, you will be playing music, not screeching like an owl.
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They charge about $20 per half hour. I am very poor, but I really want to learn the cello. I have a very narrow musical background (played flute for 3 years, and that was about 7 years ago). My question: How many times a week and month should I expect to have lessons? Would one half hour lesson a week be good? Or maybe every two weeks. Basically… A lesson a week is good–an hour would be better, but whatever you can afford. That gives you a week on working out the music and new techniques that you've been shown. Your having played the flute is good experience, as I think that the tone of a flute is very much up to the player, just as is the cello. They are both beautiful instruments. I had begun on a violin as a child and never liked it. My aunt was a cellist, and gave me her instrument. I loved it, as it has such a beautiful range and tone. If at all possible, keep to the one half hour/week (or l hr, if you can). I hope you're in a good orchestra, and get into trios and quartets. Those are such fun. And sometimes you'll get paid for your playing. . I couldn't afford college, but just before the fall semester, I got a scholarship at a small private college, that needed a cello for it's orchestra. (There are fewer cellists, than violinists. ) Good Luck.
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