Although we typically link injuries to jobs or sports, musical instruments can be dangerous as well. And that isn’t limited to dropping a piano on your foot while moving it. Here are some helpful tips to help you avoid injury as you learn to play the violin:
1. Wear a shoulder pad. Not all violinists prefer not to use pads, arguing that they’re either too hulking or fearing that they’ll scrape their musical instruments. However, today a wide variety of shoulder pads are available, allowing you to find one that suits your particular needs.
If you can’t locate the right shoulder pad, then place a one inch-thick sponge between the instrument and your neck. This will help to keep… Continue reading
When you want to learn how to play electric violin, it can seem like a very intimidating process. You might be looking at course material and wondering how you will ever know what it all means. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be that difficult to learn how to play an electric violin if you follow these tips for success.
The mechanics typical to an electric violin, are in general the same as the tradional “old violin” except that the sound produced by an electric violin needs to be amplified.
Find out which method you will use in order to learn the instrument. You could hire a personal tutor, take classes, or even join an online course like… Continue reading
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects have become the “in thing.” Besides learning to build and fix things, you can also master new hobbies. For example, you could teach yourself violin. Here are some tips to combine lessons and practices into super-duper DIY practices sessions.
1. Locate a location. The most important factor when selecting a place to practice your instrument is that the room is quiet. Shut all the doors and windows. Turn off all TVs and music players. Use an answering machine or voicemail to take incoming calls. Using a quiet practice area will allow you to focus on the task at hand, thus making your session more efficient.
2. Find the (right) time. While practicing is important, when you… Continue reading
Many elementary schools offer violin instruction, as well as instruction in playing other instruments as a part of their normal curriculum. If your child has shown an interest in learning the violin, this is the best place for them to start. Continue reading
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If you have decided that learning the violin is something that you want to do, then you will have a long road ahead of you. However, that road can be a lot of fun to be on and you will learn a lot in the process. In the end, you will come out as a stronger person, who has a new skill. Below are some tips you can use for learning the violin, to make things easier for you.
After you have purchased your very first violin, get to know it. Go over each component and learn what everything does. Learn how to maintain it and clean it so that it will last you… Continue reading
