Learning to play the violin
By ddnj2006
@ddnj2006 (652)
Philippines
December 8, 2017 10:12am CST
I have just bought one 4x4 mozart violin today and start learning by myself. Have also bought some scores and tutorials and seek the help of internet stuffs. But for the first day comes really hard. The position, the press, the ear, the notes don't come in handy. But watching the experts really are inspiring!
Anyone here who knows how to play? Or also someone who is starting just like me.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Dec 17
As @MALUSE suggested, I'd have a few lessons first just to get the foundations right - holding the violin correctly, etc. It can be hard to break bad habits later. And are you able to tune the violin yourself? Your playing won't sound musical unless the instrument has been tuned properly. You can buy electronic tuners nowadays which make the job easier.
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@ddnj2006 (652)
• Philippines
14 Dec 17
Thanks! I used my piano to tune the violin. But after a week, already learned to have the correct tune. It's just different from the guitar that are having frets divider. Really the ear is the key. Just that now, I am exposing myself, watching how to play and how it must sound correctly. At least while finding my trainor. Doremi and twinkle twinkle is my piece right now.
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@ddnj2006 (652)
• Philippines
14 Dec 17
@JudyEv yes I knew playing guitar since highschool. Just really a dream come true of buying a violin of my own coz comparing, violin is much expensive and that I couldn't afford that time.
Though things seem harder as they look! But I hope I can get into it. Really need a total bunch of continuous practice. Thank you so many much!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Dec 17
@ddnj2006 I didn't know how much you knew about music. If you play guitar then that totally changes the picture. And yes, without frets you have to rely on your ear to play in tune. It's a bit like a trombone in that respect. You need a good ear to play that well too. Hopefully you'll progress past twinkle twinkle shortly. 
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
27 Dec 17
I always wanted to play a Violin. On Youtube there are amazing lessons that teach you how to play and it's important to know how to hold the Violin in good position.
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@ddnj2006 (652)
• Philippines
27 Dec 17
@saritflor sure am! Love is sacrifice, as well in music hahahaha
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
27 Dec 17
@ddnj2006 Keep on practicing never give up yes?
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
14 Dec 17
That's great! I think self-teaching gets easier with time, my brother self-taught himself the guitar and piano so I'm sure you can do it too with the violin.
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
8 Dec 17
That’s so awesome ! Wish you the best of luck !
I do not know how to play violin but I have played a clarinet before
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@ddnj2006 (652)
• Philippines
10 Dec 17
@Dyvette16 so that's how it works, great! Maybe I'll try one in the future. :-)
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@Dyvette16 (4301)
• United States
9 Dec 17
@ddnj2006 not really because you play a clarinet vertically and the flute sideways , and thats cool !
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
9 Dec 17
You are amazing if you learn how to play the violin on your own. I'm not into musical instrument and I don't ever dream of learning one. Good luck and hope you get to be a great one on your own
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
8 Dec 17
Good for you! Hope you have a wonderful adventure.
Not teaching myself anything right now, but plan on learning the mandolin in 2018.
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@hazydaiscrazy (215)
• Delhi, India
8 Dec 17
I tried teaching myself guitar, it is pretty difficult.
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@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
27 Dec 17
It's not good idea to ask here for learning.
It's better to learn with violin teacher.
