If you're in any way familiar with the Monterey Jazz Festival, you've surely heard of Jean-Luc Ponty. Many credit this French-born jazz violinist with pioneering violin technique in jazz music; others accord him the loftier title of Father of the Jazz Fusion genre. It's not like it happened out of the blue. He had an […]
24 August 2021∙7 minutes to read
Many of us dream of having the ability to play a musical instrument. We usually find ourselves inspired by the orchestras on the BBC Proms, or even the beauty of the musical instruments themselves as we yearn to experience the euphoria of being a part of such a wonderful sound. Watching violinists can be a […]
19 June 2021∙12 minutes to read
The only way to raise your proficiency in the violin is to practice. In the world of the string instruments more than any other, practice makes perfect. There is so much to learn and so many ways to learn the violin. You will need to employ targeted focus to your violin lessons to allow yourself […]
19 June 2021∙7 minutes to read
In this piece, we will introduce you to the violin and its string family members: the viola, the cello and the double bass. Whether you are already a musician or you are thinking of starting up an instrument, it is fascinating to find out about the differences between the instruments that make up part of […]
1 January 2020∙6 minutes to read
Have you been told that it is difficult to learn the violin?
We will not lie to you, this can sometimes be difficult, but that is not a reason to be intimidated or discouraged. With a good teacher, practice, violin lessons and perseverance, you can learn to play the violin!
So, if you have trouble, do not worry, you are not alone! Everyone is struggling with some aspects of this instrument. On Superprof you can find a Violin teacher for face to face or online lessons to help you learn to play the violin.
Let's say you've always yearned to play a musical instrument but, for whatever reason, you simply never got the chance as a child. Now, master of your own destiny, you intend to satisfy the need to express your artistic side by studying music and learning how to play an instrument. You're not really sure which […]
15 April 2019∙13 minutes to read
Culture is not only food for the soul - Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres The violin is one of the most famous instruments in our contemporary society. Piano, clarinet, double bass, oboe, guitar, every note of these instruments, even played with genius, does not resemble the violin, which is a potent symbol for the culture of […]
16 January 2019∙7 minutes to read
“If it is true that the violin is the most perfect of musical instruments, then Greek is the violin of human thought.” - Helen Keller The violin, viola, and cello all originated in Europe and Italy, in particular. So does that mean that the violin is played in the same way in Europe as it […]
18 September 2018∙7 minutes to read
“A gift without technique is nothing more than a dirty habit” [Un don sans technique n’est rien qu’une sale manie.] - George Brassens (1921-1981), Le mauvais sujet repenti. Learning to play the violin is a great idea, especially if you're really enthusiastic about music! However, there are no frets, a complicated bow technique, complicated tuning, […]
17 September 2018∙6 minutes to read
Whether you’re completely new to music lessons or you’re simply looking to fully commit to your musical education by purchasing a violin of your very own, the process of looking for a suitable violin can quickly become complicated. When it comes to choosing a violin to suit you as a player, music teachers can be […]
5 April 2018∙7 minutes to read
The violin (or fiddle) isn’t an easy instrument to learn. It requires a lot of hours of practise and even more motivation, especially if you're trying to join an orchestra and become a concert violinist. There are very few people in this world who don’t like music. Music is for everyone, after all. That being […]
27 February 2018∙8 minutes to read
The violin is often thought of as one of the harder orchestra instruments to learn and is seen as inaccessible to many. Of course, this becomes less true by the day. In recent years, new ways of learning have helped bring the violin (or fiddle) to almost everybody. Playing violin is for everyone, after all. […]
26 February 2018∙7 minutes to read
Buying a violin or fiddle is good, knowing your instrument is better. As both a 16th-century invention and a musical instrument, the violin is an amazing object and full of history. From Mozart to Vivaldi via Lully, the violin underwent several changes and luthiers like Stradivarius (one the most famous violin makers) helped make the instrument […]
23 February 2018∙7 minutes to read
The violin is one of the smallest stringed instruments. It’s made of wood, has 4 strings (metal or nylon wrapped in aluminium/silver), and is held on the left shoulder by the violinist’s chin.
Violins make up the largest section of an orchestra.
Their role is to play the melodies and some of the best solos. The violin is an agile and adaptable stringed instrument and that’s why it’s king of the orchestra.
In addition to being one of the most important members of an orchestra, the violin is also one of the most popular solo instruments.
