Tips That Help Any Beginner Violinist

By Ron Jackson

The violin can be a huge challenge for a beginner to pick up from the start. A smoother road can be created though. There are many ways to avoid having difficulties in learning the instrument but it involves active dedication on the student's part. Below are some suggestions to bear in mind that might result in that.

1. We have to be honest with ourselves. Not everyone will become a famous musician despite all the hard work we might put in. It does not constitute having low aspirations if you do not aim for that, but do not be despondent if global success eludes you. Being the best musician that you can be can still equate to immense satisfaction when learning the violin, despite not achieving star status.

2. Practice and having the discipline to keep at it is paramount to achieving the desired results. If you decide to slack during the course, do not expect to receive the same level of returns on the instrument. You will find that it might take much longer for you to master any technique compared to your peers.

3. Check your posture. Other instruments like the guitar might allow players to develop their own playing style. This is not advisable for the violinist. Learn and practice the proper way to hold the instrument and its different parts.

4. It is easy to rely on methods that might promote a faster learning pace, but in return you might rely too much on unorthodox techniques. For example, some students find it difficult to learn proper fingerings since the violin neck is unmarked. Thus, they put markers to help them remember. Some of them are able to do without the markers, but many actually become lazier and never do. Avoid the same mistakes.

5. Take good care of your violin and accessories. There are some who believe that a spiritual connection can exist between a musician and his instrument. While it might sound unbelievable for some, you might start playing better on a violin that is well maintained and free from problems.

6. When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The same applies to becoming proficient in any instrument. Always retain your self belief and be positive about the results you will eventually get after hours of practice and determination. The violin can be tough to learn, but once you have done so the rewards are beautiful.

Hopefully, the above tips would help you as a beginner in overcoming some of the obstacles that will be encountered during the journey to mastering the violin. The road will be long but always guaranteed to be satisfactory when it is completed. - 20768

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