VICKEY’S VIDEO VIOLIN PRACTICE
I thought I’d share one of my practice sessions with you. Certainly not intended to teach. When I practice I try to cover scales, playing songs and practice the book lessons set out by my teacher. I play for an hour or more and when when I’m a good student I play daily. This video runs for about 8 minutes
Tags: adult violin beginner, how I practice violin, violin practice video
February 9th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Vickey, thanks for sharing your practice. I found you when searching for adult beginner violin. I, too, always wanted to learn. I just started 5 months ago. No lessons yet. I use “essential elements 2000 for strings”, it does have a dvd play along. But I have never used it. I have the same issue with that 4th finger. I put a korg tuner on the music stand. Slooowly getting better sound. Keep playing, as my 26yr old son tells me, when I become discouraged. “If it was easy, everyone would play”. Katie
February 10th, 2010 at 2:23 am
Hi Katie, Thanks for commenting and congratulations on taking on such a challenging instrument. I have the Essential 2000 book/dvd too, suggested to me from my original teacher. I found the dvd helpful for improving my rhythm. I admire you for taking this on without a teacher. Did you know how to read music before or did you play another instrument? I haven’t had a lesson in a couple of months and I really miss the guidance. Interesting to hear how you found me. You may want to check out the link I have on my blog to All Things Strings, they have groups for us adult learners. Thanks again for the comment and let me know how you’re doing from time to time.
April 10th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
I stumbled upon your web blog and now it is one of my favorites. I am also an adult beginner to the violin, starting with a high school student teaching me out of Suzuki book 1. I am older, 61 years, loved to play and am now more motivated to practice consistently. Maybe I’ll do a youtube down load too. So keep blogging with my gratitude.
April 10th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Hi Annie, So nice to hear from you. I just turned 59, about a year into this adventure. It’s hard to stay motivated sometimes but like many things in life I try to find something to keep it fresh and interesting. Wouldn’t it neat to be good at this? I took a quick look at the Suzuki method how do you like it? My instructor plays both classical and fiddle suggested the All For Strings books. Learning to read music. I TRY to practice every day even if it’s just a half an hour running through scales or doing bowing exercises. I hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me. See you on facebook.