Progressive Beginner Violin

Left- and right-hand techniques, music reading, theory, and various musical styles are covered.

Develops skills in adopting effective practice habits for improved learning and progress.

Techniques are demonstrated with video and audio examples, enhancing skills through slow practice and metronome utilization.

Tuning instruments with electronic tuners or apps introduces correct pitch standards.

Develops pitch accuracy through the integration of practice, experience, and expert guidance.

The violin and bow components are introduced, covering their respective names and roles.

Optimizes playing with proper violin and bow holding techniques.

Numbers and letters are used to simplify finger placement on instruments.

Pizzicato is a string-plucking technique used to produce sound on the violin without employing the bow.

Bowing techniques and sound production are emphasized to develop proficient arco playing.

The staff and treble clef are introduced, covering fundamental concepts for reading music.

The musical alphabet consists of seven letters: A to G, used to represent pitches in music notation.

Note and rest values, time signatures, and barlines are introduced in this study of music notation.

The course covers the half note, examining its duration and counting through practical exercises.

Introduces note D, whole notes, and note E, including exercises on playing and counting.

Introduces the notation of three-four time signatures, dotted half notes, and quarter rests through exercises set to a familiar song.

Introduces lead-in note and staccato techniques through analysis of famous waltzes and traditional European dance styles.

Eighth note counting and playing are introduced through exercises and tips for violinists.

Dotted quarter notes and first-second endings are covered, along with exercises using the traditional Christmas song Jingle Bells.

Introduces the notes F# and G#, including their staff positions and proper fingerings.

Introduces the major scale, an eight-note sequence of pitches in alphabetical order, covering its underlying structure and sonic characteristics.

The properties and significance of the octave in music theory are examined, focusing on its role in shaping pitch relationships on the violin.

Introduces the fundamentals of violin playing, including first-position technique, key signatures, and melody development in the key of A major.

Techniques for developing tone include focusing on open strings, proper bowing, and wrist relaxation to produce a strong, even sound.

Introduces the basics of playing the notes E, F#, and G on the D string with fingerings and musical applications.

Covers the technique of playing tied notes using sustained bowing in violin playing.

The D major scale is covered, along with its application in a lively folk dance context.

Introduces techniques for mastering sequences to play melodies and create original compositions within a specific scale or key.

Covers proper placement and technique for playing a B note on the E string with the index finger.

Introduces techniques for playing notes with the fourth finger across all four strings.

Introduces techniques for playing melodies on the D string using the A note with the fourth finger, examining pitch and tone.

The fretboard of the guitar is introduced with the inclusion of notes A, B, C, and D on the G string.

The G major scale is introduced, including its key signature, with practical application in a musical context.

Covers playing the note C on the A string using the second finger.

Introduces half-position technique for playing new notes.

The G major scale is explored across two octaves.

Introduces the characteristics and distinctive sound of the Natural Minor Scale, focusing on its use of specific tonal centers.

The key of E minor is characterized by a sadder tone, with related keys sharing a common signature.

Covers the concept of terminating on the note Fine in musical phrases.

Music notation basics cover bar, chord, clef, and note values, plus keys, scales, and rests.