Can I start learning the violin by myself?

Even beginners have to start somewhere. Learning an instrument on your own isn’t an impossible a task, even an instrument as complicated as the violin can be learnt without a violin teacher. Holding the bow, positioning your fingers on a violin string, adopting the right posture… these are all things you can learn.

Can you learn violin without lessons?

Learning an instrument on your own isn’t an impossible a task, even an instrument as complicated as the violin can be learnt without a violin teacher. Holding the bow, positioning your fingers on a violin string, adopting the right posture… these are all things you can learn.

What do I need to know before starting violin?

5 Things to Know Before Learning the Violin

• You won’t sound like the violins in movie soundtracks for a long time.
• Your violin will always be noisy in some cases.
• Your violin needs care.
• Many people around the world already play the violin better than you, they may even be 4 years old.
• You are not alone.

Can I learn violin on my own?

But if you can’t, that shouldn’t at all stop you from trying to learn violin because there are so many great free resources available out there now that can help you learn violin on your own.

Where can I find answers to violin questions on the web?

Take a look at professor Todd Ehle’s YouTube channel (username Professor V) where he features violin techniques in great detail. I would highly recommend his videos for those of you learning without a teacher. Click here for his channel. My personal favorite place for finding answers to violin questions on the web is Violinist.com.

Is playing the violin a physical or mental activity?

Playing the violin (or viola, cello, bass, guitar) is a physical activity. Just like any physical activity, it involves strength, dexterity and muscle memory.

Is it worth learning how to play the flamenco violin?

But they’re actually really good to play with on a regular basis because you learn to play in tempo at a steady beat, and that’s very useful if you ever want to play with others or in an orchestra.