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You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. See this as a sport: to learn as many etudes and finish off as many sets as possible.
You are at initial stages, when this is OK. The day when you will start being unsatisfied with how it sounds and will want to spend more time on each exercise, you have made a progress. You can always learn to play beautifully and pleasing, even if its not the "mainstream" way of basics.
You chose. I really would like to try something else then 'twinkle twinkle little star'. The more often the better of course If you unknowingly do something wrong and there will be a lot In the end you might end up frustrated again and that would be sad as the violin makes very much fun. Unless you can't afford a teacher, please try it out - it will be fun and it will be worth the money. It all depends what you want to get out of your violin experience. I personally feel that it is difficult to learn after a certain level through internet or self-help courses alone.
Learning consistently with a teacher will keep you from developing bad habits. Also, in the long-run, you'll be able to make faster progress because a "live" teacher can diagnose your technical and musical needs. Yet, there are some great videos out there to help people start off. If you'll excuse the shameless self promotion, I'll even mention my own..
I've been looking at the suzuki method and checked the price of the books, they're quite affordable but when it comes to go to a school specialize in suzuki method Might not be in my budget. I really want a teacher believe me, but finding a job considering how things gets hot in Quebec and we never know if school might start the very next day, it is somehow complicated. I was thinking about finding someone who plays violin to help me but most of my friends gived up longtime ago.
I'm sure I got many things wrong in my holding and playing, but I can't get to the problems on my own. When I came back to the violin, without teacher, I was playing with the violin too far on the left and a bad hand placement, which make bowing and intonation hard as hell and all seemed normal cuz I was an almost begginer. It's frustrating and can't make you progress…. Oh, and try not to put you're hand on pieces too hard, it's frustrating to fail for a long time and yet to continue trying.
As others have noted, it may be possible but it is IMO certainly not desirable. OTOH, as a teenager I had a superb and distinguished teacher for two years and have remembered so much of what I learnt that, a few years ago, I was able to resume playing without a teacher. But I can only play without a teacher because of having been taught in the past. As to the mention of a mirror, this is interesting because I find that I am liable to make the same mistakes as years ago about left-hand technique.
I therefore keep a mirror to my left when precticing, to check that my left hand is correctly positioned. They didn't agreed and I got lost in music because I wanted to find my own instrument and be pleased while playing it. I got myself a bass guitar when I got my first job because I wanted to have fun during college, but I end up being bored.
Then I bought a cello from China sold not long after because I loved the sound, but couldn't really play it because my boyfriend wanted me to stay on the bass. I had a year of confusion and spending money here and there. Finaly, I quit my job because I was getting more serious to school, but I can't live without playing music and I don't want to play piano anymore.
While being on strike, I swop my acoustic bass guitar for a cheap violin and made a promise with my parents. I if I stay on the violin for a year without giving up, they'll have to pay me violin class unless I get a job before. So you got a bit of my story and why I want to learn even without a teacher even if I would really love to have one.
You'll be less likely to quit if you have a teacher. On your own, you'll find your own limitations and progress becomes more and more difficult. I was a really good guitar player and I could only advance on the violin to a certain level, then any improvement was outside my reach. I never considered quitting, so the only alternative was to get a teacher. The point is; you'll max out with natural ability and get frustrated within a year.
I've only been playing a year I've had a teacher all but a few months, and I know there is no way I would be getting the same enjoyment, satisfaction and sense of accomplishment without my teacher.
I came into playing folk fiddle specifically Irish from a lifetime of classical cello, and my expertise as a cellist took me up to little more than a basic level on the violin. However, I soon realised that I was running up against a brick wall with problems I couldn't sort out on my own, and I wanted to extend my violin playing into other areas.
The only answer was a teacher. After two years tuition I was ready to transfer from the cello section of my local chamber orchestra to the second violin section, where I've been playing happily ever since. I'm still having regular lessons.
In order to study yourself, you need to have a good understanding of tone production and shifting, and maybe some other things I can't think of. I currently am studying by myself and have a good foundation so I can improve.
Even though there are very good note location charts that go right on your violin I know, I make one , and very good learning systems and methods I publish one of those too there's no substitute for a knowledgeable and caring instructor. Anyone that's progressed playing an instrument, knows that you don't get better until you start playing with folks that are better and more knowledgeable than you are, and they are willing to show you what they know.
Additionally, a good instructor will prevent you from developing bad habits and bad tone recognition. There's a lot to learning to play an instrument well, any instrument.
If you have monetary restrictions, I think there's a lot to be said for self training with instructor monitored check points. With this option you find an instructor that will start you off with lessons once per week, or once every other week.
Then work into a once per month progress, technique and ear training session. If dollars are not a concern, go for the best instructor you can connect with and afford. Phillips idea for a deal with your parents on the lessons is a good one. Underneath it all, you have to commit to the practice time. No practice, no progress. Simple as that. And practice that is misguided or not headed in a good direction takes some time to correct. Keep your head in the game and you'll get there. Can an instructor show me what a perfect 5th is?
Look at the Todd Ehle videos on tuning the violin. He basically tells you to use a meter. Thats your high standard? How many students show up for lesson 1 with any music theory and ear training? Instead, the self-learner is bombarded with vacuous final products, most notably the Suzuki standard, which is also a set of books.
Too deep of a grip with the left hand, tense thumb on the right hand, bow not parallel to the bridge, wrist tension As I said, it's sort of like learning how to do a fouette with a ballet manual. It really depends on how far you want to go. The tone difference between an amateur and a pro is something only a select few can teach. But if you just want to play for fun as a hobby, then it might be doable Piano would probably be easier, though. That instrument produces a sound when someone presses a key.
Violin requires some time to even be able to hold it without your hand support. Out of curiosity Have you ever studied with a teacher who went to one of the big-name schools? Have you ever studied with anyone who studied under one of the great pedagogues? Have you ever studied with someone who consistently turns out professional musicians?
Have you ever studied with someone who stands back and can analyze everything about the most complicated motions your body makes while playing, and then have four, five, six different ways to explain it? Not trying to be rude, I'm just honestly wondering. I've been so incredibly blessed and fortunate that I've been able to, and certain individuals have convinced me that nothing is more helpful than a first-rate teacher.
I can understand the argument that "learning from a crap teacher" There is no substitute for learning from a first-rate teacher. Even if you can only see him or her a few times a year.
I have a failed experience in trying to learn a technique from 'Basics' by myself: not long after I started lessons so I did and still do have a teacher , my teacher showed me legato bowing i. I couldn't quite grasp the motions when I was practicing at home, so I watched videos online including Todd Ehle's and read "Basics" the page about changing bow specifically. The next lesson, my teacher told me I was doing the complete opposite of what I was supposed to do, and I told her that I learned it from Basics.
So she pulled out her copy, and we read it together, and she explained to me what those sentences really meant It's hard enough to explain and understand physical nuances verbally and visually even with live demonstrations, it's even harder to read them from a book and grasp what the motions are, and do them correctly.
Perhaps I'm particularly lousy in self-learning I doubt it! If your goal is to play Twinkle Twinkle, you can teach yourself. If your goal is to play for an orchestra or other ensemble A relative of mine picked up the violin after he retired - and became a total enthusiast and taught himself to play fiddle music. He performed with fellow cohorts at various venues in his small community. But was he 'good'? Not even close. I was actually rather appalled at how not good he was.
However, he enjoyed it Unless, you happen to be a genius and can figure it all out on your own. Hi, Zlate I will be buying a violin to begin my journey, what do you recommend to be a beginners violin. I am 62 years old and was always wanting to play the violin. Can you be my teacher? How much does a session cost. Welcome, Deborah, here are my violin reviews. The best way to start is my free beginner course right here. I offer personal guidance in my courses. Have you subscribed for my e-mails?
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I love music I sang for many years and encouraged my children to pick up an instrument. So I have decided to reteach myself the violin. Your email address will not be published. Submit Comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Can you teach yourself how to play the violin? Can you learn to play the violin without a teacher?
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