10 Common Beginner Violin Mistakes - Fiddle Lesson

Knowing the pitfalls before you begin the violin journey can save you time, energy and even money. If you can avoid these mistakes, you’ll get less discouraged and be more likely to continue.
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10 Common Beginner Violin Mistakes
1. Inconsistent practice
2. Ignoring proper violin and bow posture
3. Rushing through the learning process
4. Playing out of tune
5. Using too much bow
6. The Death Grip
7. Skipping warm-up exercises
8. Not investing time in ear training
9. Avoiding the metronome
10. Overlooking the importance of relaxation
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[@beautifuldreamer3991]

Thank you. I will pay much more attention

[@fiddl3hed]

Your welcome, Thanks for your interest 🎻

[@sandrajulienne3297]

Great video ! thank you very much for your videos !

[@fiddl3hed]

Good to hear, your very welcome 🙏🏽 We have a guide available you may enjoy: fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-play-violin-an-illustrated-beginners-guide-fiddlehed/

[@marciamackey1645]

Brilliant

[@fiddl3hed]

Thanks for your interest @marciamackey1645. 🎶 Here's a post on our website you may also enjoy: fiddlehed.com/blog/speak-with-your-fiddle/

[@petehealy9819]

Great tips! My version of the "Death Grip" is the Clenched Jaw, as if my intonation will improve if I nearly crush the fiddle with my chin! 😅

[@fiddl3hed]

Yes! Great noticing @petehealy9819 😁

[@ogstopper]

Thank you so much, Jason!!

[@fiddl3hed]

Thanks for sharing your interest @ogstopper 🎻

[@billieg826]

Great ideas ! Thank you !

[@fiddl3hed]

Glad you benefit from this @billieg826. 🙂 Here's a post from our website to support you further: fiddlehed.com/blog/the-ultimate-pitfall-for-beginning-fiddlers/

[@thenewlostmountaintravelers]

Thank you, Jason.

[@fiddl3hed]

Really appreciate your support, @thenewlostmountaintraveler2269 . Here's a post from the website for you: fiddlehed.com/blog/too-much-to-remember-all-at-once/

[@richardstumph7833]

Thank you for the video, it's great information,tips,.❤, thank you

[@fiddl3hed]

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[@bradykelso8682]

Excellent video. Thanks!

[@fiddl3hed]

You're welcome, appreciate your interest 🙏🏻

[@bobszibb]

Thank for the lesson. What is the name of the song you demonstrated at the white left hand knuckles tip?

[@fiddl3hed]

Hey Bob, I just played A0-1. Not a song. In the previous section I played Mineut in G by Bach. was that what you're interested in?

[@twazoo2921]

My death grip is the bow!

[@fiddl3hed]

Hello, thanks for connecting. Great to share and recognize 👍🏾 We have a guide available you may enjoy: fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-play-violin-an-illustrated-beginners-guide-fiddlehed/