Learn to play the violin in 30 Days | Day 2 of the Suzuki Method

[@Belovera1992]

I finally got a channel that teach easily and simply from scratch

[@violinclasses]

Hi, thank you for your comment. Feel free to share with anyone who you think might benefit too.

[@TheiChorBand]

I can't believe how generous she is offering this for free. how have you been faring with the violin after two years?

[@TheWild_Living_Nature]

I just got my violin today, and with your other video Played my 1st note!!!!! I’m super excited! I found a guy on KZbin 6 years ago and learned to play guitar with him. I’m 46 years old and love the guitar-- now I’m on this journey with the Violin 😃😀

[@violinclasses]

Hello everyone, I hope that you all find this useful. Let me know how you get on!

[@sutters7251]

This will be my practice tomorrow. I will let you know how I get on. One question I have is - what should initiate the bow movement, what feel should I try to imagine? For example is it the elbow, wrist or fingers that start the movement? Thank you for these lessons. They are just what I need to get me started. I hope you remain well.

[@violinclasses]

@@sutters7251 Hi, It is a combination of all of these! Try not to overthink it at this stage, have fun swinging your bow arm. It should be a nice, free feeling.

[@violinclasses]

Hi there, how are you getting on with your playing?

[@madhvi237]

@@violinclasses Thanks for the video!! It helped me a lot

[@michellefournier4605]

I turned 65 years old two weeks ago. I decided to makes my dream come true,so I brought a violin 🎻 and here I am online in your class learning how to play this instrument.

[@violinclasses]

Hi Michelle, that’s wonderful! Thank you for sharing this with us. Hope you had a wonderful birthday and best wishes for your new adventure! 🎻🎻🎻

[@michellefournier4605]

@@violinclasses One Million Thanks 😊

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@michellefournier4605 how's it going Michelle still picking up your violin regularly?

[@annerulu.sebola8085]

Wow I am happy to learn violin since I am 9 years old !!!!😄😄

[@kristiebowers7652]

Love these lessons so far! Can't wait to do them all! It would be awesome if you did 365 days!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

365 days of violin🎶🎵❤️👍🏽

[@TheiChorBand]

There's a series on the channel now that stretches over 60 days ... It's not 365, but we're getting there.

[@maryellenfaust4217]

I love the pace of these. Such a good foundation. I don't remember doing this the first time I learned. I have a Suzuki book published in 1978. Is that ok?

[@oliviarichey2599]

I love how easy to follow, calm, and helpful these lessons are!

[@violinclasses]

Hi Olivia, thanks for this lovely comment. Glad to help. Best wishes 🎻🎻🎻

[@ingridullrich3958]

Hi, greetings from Posadas, Misiones, northeast state of Argentina. Got a violin as a gift last year. I am a piano teacher from the last +25 years. Now learning to play violin. Thanks to you,!! Lovely lessons. Thank you very much. Blessings to you

[@violinclasses]

Hi Ingrid, thanks for your message. It is lovely to know the stories behind the audience. Thank you and best of luck with your violin playing🎻

[@abodrose22]

yesterday i bought a violin, today im watching you, how good you are thanks :)

[@violinclasses]

Abod Alnees How are you getting on?

[@bradykelso8682]

Wonderful teaching. What a sparkling personality. Thank you for your expertise.

[@violinclasses]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulharris8282]

I'm finally learning something, very happy

[@violinclasses]

Great to hear!

[@theisolatedsoul1760]

I have baught my first violin and your videos are so great that I sometimes forget that you are teaching it online. You always make me feel like you are my private teacher.

[@DeadlyPig3on]

It’s been many years since I’ve practiced. I made it about 1/3 through Suzuki book 1, and I’m finally ready to pick it up and practice again. I had a bad breakup and quit everything for many years and as a result I’ve forgotten most of what I’ve learned, however I’m excited to get back to it and to one day be able to play pieces I could only dream of! Happy to join any and all of you on your journeys! We can do this!

[@lenkaklapalova]

Thank you so much for these lessons! I started learning the violin and for a few weeks, I am without a teacher, so I was looking for comprehensive lessons that would make me understand how to avoid tension and build good intonation. Your lessons fit me the best!! Thank you again.

[@crsuresh1]

Hi Henrietta.. a long standing bowing problem got corrected in an instant by something you said about moving the bow hand forward! wonderful lessons and i look forward to going thru all of your lessons very soon! thanks so very much for these videos!

[@fabiomelero2635]

The best violin lessons ever. Thank you so much.

[@violinclasses]

Enjoy! Thank you.

[@tholfaqarthabit418]

You're the best teacher in KZbin thanks alot

[@ag4255]

I really appreciated how you also talk about the shaking your arm to get your blood flow back up normal

[@margaretkeefe2567]

Thank you so much for these lessons. I returned to playing after a 55 year hiatus and I’ve progressed, now playing in a community orchestra. Recently my young neighbor told me she wanted to play violin, so to help her get started I’m going to play your videos as they are so clear for a beginner and for an intermediate player (me). She’ll form good habits and I’ll be mindful to correct some of mine. I can’t thank you enough. I’ll let you know how we progress.

[@violinclasses]

Wonderful! yes, please let us all know...👏🎻🙏🎻

[@Victoriakeddis]

Hello - thank you so much for easy beginnings. I love your calm, beautiful energy. Looking forward to tomorrows learning.

[@rosoaalmasi5616]

Woow thank you very much am making good progress your the best

[@violinclasses]

Hi Rosoa, that's so nice to hear. Thank you and keep up the great work 🎻🎻🎻

[@PK-se2jh]

thankyouuu

[@PhilcoRt66]

This is great! Just got a violin by chance and am thrilled to have it and find these well thought out videos.

[@TrumanJohny]

Thank you again.

[@violinclasses]

Thank you too!

[@leanneg4040]

These lessons are excellent and i'm so thankful for them being shared here for free. What a resource. Thank you!

[@ShantiTrish]

Thankyou for an excellent lesson . Some years ago l attended a group tuition , which was good , but doing it on line gives time to digest each lesson and stop and repeat the area if you wish . 🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕

[@kandilokai]

Really happy to have found this. Once upon a time I played well enough to be first chair second violin in high school. (I chose to stay in second violin because I have always enjoyed playing harmony.) Unfortunately I lost my violin in a burglary many years ago. I purchased a new one a few years ago, but rarely play because my technique and intonation is so off from lack of practice and I didn't know how to get it back (which put me off practicing!) Now a few more years passed, and I found a poor broken violin in an antique shop and purchased it because it was so interesting and unique. I didn't know if it could ever be made whole again, but a friend took it to a luthier friend of hers, and I just recently got it back. It's not only playable but it has a beautiful sound and I'm inspired to play it. So here I am, starting at the beginning in order to relearn proper technique which will hopefully improve my muscle memory and intonation. Two lessons in and I already feel like my bowing is stronger. Thank you.

[@violinclasses]

Hi Cynthea thank you for sharing your story. Lovely to hear your sound is coming back. I’m sure you will continue to improve. Best wishes!

[@faeryegrrl777]

I also was first chair and played in a regional orchestra. Out of frustration, from years of not playing, and feeling I was terrible at it, I gave my violin to a friend for her daughter to use at school. I recently got it back and am trying to get back to playing the way I used to. I'm new to my 're-learning' journey. I hope yours has gone well!

[@mahir0852]

Don't stop mam....we need you❤️

[@Sirsantos]

Thank you so much for making these lessons so accessible.

[@violinclasses]

You're very welcome!

[@Victoria.Foxworthy]

I have just ordered a violin and can't wait to start my lessons! I am really looking forward to this. I played a little for 2 years as a child. I've watched a couple of videos to get a feel for it and your teaching style is wonderful. I'll come back to give updates on my progress 😊

[@sangitasurdkar7680]

Thanks for information, goood lady 🙏❤️👍❤️❤️👍

[@tryphenamidala3808]

I just got my violin 🎻 and it's great having these lesson, I'm already foreseeing myself as a pro, I hope to join the membership soonest

[@edithbaffoe1745]

I am a beginner and was finding it difficult to play before I met you God bless you so much.

[@Robert-nz3te]

You are a excellent teacher. Thank you.

[@mr.mullerpaul1050]

Thank you so much.

[@Sofia-wx2ht]

It's incredible I can hear myself play😍🙏🏿❤️🎶🎵👍🏽

[@hannersandrews]

I love how encouraging you are. I'm excited to keep watching these videos.

[@fashawnburgess8915]

I have so enjoyed your teaching of the violin. Love the little exercise you give for strengthening the hands and arms and your eye for detail. I started learning to play 2 years ago and my teacher had to quit do to health issues so I did not get very far. Been looking for someone who was easy to learn from and found you the other day. So glad I did . Cant wait to make it to the 30 day mark..

[@violinclasses]

Hi, so glad you are enjoying this course! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions.

[@suzannefeatherston9032]

Just completed this, thank you! I can't believe I am already making a nice sound with only the second lesson! So excited to keep going!

[@violinclasses]

Suzanne Featherston that’s awesome news! Well done. Thanks for sharing with us ✅ 🎻

[@dianaiglesias2022]

❤❤❤ thank you

[@moniquekirton25]

Yes thx. I am on my way to follow your lessons for 30 days. Thanks bunches.

[@homeofcreation]

Fijn dat je dit doet Henriette. Hoop dat je veel volgers krijgt.

[@violinclasses]

Dank je! Veel succes met je viool studie, en als je vragen hebt hoor ik het wel.

[@SeamusMcNeil]

I have to say that I love your smile when you are talking to us and your amazing calm presentation. Telling us we have done well, really makes me feel you are talking to us directly, one-on-one. I have used the links from your website to buy a wall mount and the Suzuki Violin School, Volume 1 which will be here in 2 days. I am looking forward to following you all the way to lesson 30. Thank you so much for creating these videos. Cheers. Jim

[@violinclasses]

Thank you so much 😊

[@healthytripsaroundthesun5003]

I’m so excited to find you here. I purchased a violin today, after many months (years) of dreaming about it, and have already enjoyed your first two days. I will force myself to practice a bit more before moving on!! About twelve years ago now I took lessons to accompany my 7 year old daughter as she began the Suzuki violin method - as was the requirement for parents at her school. Sadly, she (we) stopped after four years ... but I sorely wish we had not. (Maybe one day she will join me here again once her university studies are complete!) Thank you sooo much for this easy way to start anew!

[@violinclasses]

Hello, thanks for your comment. What a lovely story. Best wishes for your practice!!!

[@lailaamrani5936]

thanks for the lessons and the explanation, I found your channel by chance, you are a great teacher

[@paolagarzon2820]

Thank you so much!!! You are a great teacher!

[@violinclasses]

Thank you and best wishes for your violin journey 🎻

[@Damson7]

This is brilliant...I’m also a Suzuki (piano & recorder) teacher. I’m doing Captain Tom’s 100 Challenge...recording 100 pieces from the repertoire of 9 Suzuki instruments. I’m only really competent on these 2 instruments so it is a big challenge for me. I know how many hours are really needed to learn an instrument so I have to condense this process in order to do the recordings. I did sit in on my children’s violin lessons many years ago and I did have a go but could never control the bow very well. This is so helpful. I may not get further than the Twinkles in the recordings as the violin needs much more than I can give at this time.

[@violinclasses]

Hi Marian, that’s an awesome goal. Very brave. Best wishes!!!!

[@beckykline6632]

Thank you very much! I am getting a lot out of these lessons so far. Your instruction is great.

[@violinclasses]

Thanks! Keep up the good work! 🎻👍🎻👍

[@rodrigoedington457]

Very good video! I started studying the violin this week and your work has been very helpful :)

[@violinclasses]

Hi, thank you! Glad to hear that you have found this useful. Please ask if you have any questions.

[@tjbaloh5219]

Great lessons!!! Thank you

[@violinclasses]

Glad you like them!

[@meta6902]

Great work , thank you with admiration

[@cigsconalicepagani]

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[@nekarr_charnec]

Done the 2nd day After All for Strings 81 lessons, 25 lessons from Crickboom, 4 lessons from Play along and 2 lessons ABRM I repeted lots of time and working on 3rd position and Tonalization by Suzuki in the golden member club I decided tostart a Challange 1 month Suzuki I

[@jaym6501]

Excellent work Dear. 👏

[@jasmincrave8636]

Hello.. i got your exercise technique and i liked it 😍 Thanks.

[@mohammadvarchandi1574]

Thanks a lot. What you have provided is really worthy.

[@zoedonovan6576]

Thank you for reviewing day one. Very helpful!

[@asitbarandas2819]

Thanks my lovely sister👌

[@fishmut]

Awesome content for learning , played the guitar a little bit but haven’t picked it up in a few years , decided on the violin for a change , it’s beautiful sounds are amazing , learning this is another challenge but looking forward to it even though I’m an older guy never to late to learn . 👍

[@strangerlast323]

Its very useful, you are amazing teacher!, you explain everything easily, love it!

[@martinlacey4575]

i dont have a suzuki book but i,ll try get A's & E's, to study, PS, Happy new year, Henrietta,

[@lovelynjames6409]

Thank you so much ma'am for helping

[@dhavalbhoi3428]

Thank you so much for posting the videos. You might not be aware but it was almost impossible for me to learn violin due to busy schedule. Now atleast i can start learning again without having time barriers. And honestly, the details you're giving, are better than most of the tutorial videos. Again, thank you so much.

[@violinclasses]

Hi Dhaval Buoi thank you. It is my pleasure. Please spread the word 😃🎻😀🎻

[@princeaniebiet7094]

Thank you so much i love these lessons

[@yuukig5617]

Thank you for creating this lesson!! 😊

[@violinclasses]

My pleasure. Hope you find it useful. How long have you been learning?

[@yuukig5617]

I just bought a violin last week. And learning the bow hold. I think I got the gist of it. 😅 I’ll now proceed to how to do long bow stroke but I think my arm is a bit short hehe

[@ouissambentarzi2989]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@richardallen6552]

Just found your course, I love it, thank you so much 😊

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[@Nidu_offical]

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[@violinclasses]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rouhinanourizadeh7585]

Thank you 💐💐💐

[@martinlacey4575]

ps, i cant afford lessons, so its great to learn from your site, thanks, ive always been gangstalked since childhood so cant even work.

[@Kazjal]

KZbin Larssons att great!! You are the best violin 🎻 teacher 👌🏼🌹

[@violinclasses]

Wow, thank you!

[@healthylyfestyles]

I was looking for a free violin course. And I got it. Can you please show us how to play while in the sitting position. Meaning how to hold the violin and the bow.thanks

[@jenniferlambrix7911]

i use to have a vioin it was stolden now i had to get a new vioin iam a little rusty

[@JadeOh181]

This is so helpful as I am a beginner and am still looking for a teacher.... thanks! ❤

[@violinclasses]

I'm so glad!

[@roselandraymond3325]

I have the essential elements for strings book

[@hestia1752]

You have to be the best violin teacher I’ve found! Thanks soooo much for this vid!

[@violinclasses]

Thank you so much! That’s very kind 👧

[@hestia1752]

@@violinclasses I’m having my first lesson today! I can’t wait to finally learn to play! 😄 I didn’t want to go into it blind. So thanks for the useful vid!

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@violinclasses it's my first day finding your Channel. I already learned 2 new things on lesson one!. So far I could never get my thumb comfortable and your details help so much. Now I feel some control in moving the bow around. Also your Explanation about the chin and the jaw and placing the violin close to the ear. oh my goodness so much help thank you I'm going to stop lesson 2 and get some sleep then continue watching lesson 2

[@westerncultureandtradition]

Ok I’m here for day two 😊

[@111lidor]

Hi..with what tipe of violin you sujjest to start .

[@dewanjiranathunga3669]

Thank you soo much for these lessons.. 😍Can i download a pdf of the booklet??

[@violinclasses]

Hi Dewanji, the music is copyrighted so I cannot share it . I’m sorry. But if you scroll down this comments trail or that of Day 1, someone has shared ia link to the pdf there.

[@dewanjiranathunga3669]

@@violinclasses thank you.. 😊 😊 😊

[@greenbeautychemist.]

Can you tell us the type of violin you are using in this lesson. Thank you.

[@bethanylukens9268]

On the 2 level I don’t have the violin book because I gust started playing the violin and

[@amrbenattia]

great work , Thanks very much but the explaination in the suzuki book is not clear since I can't see the page in this video

[@violinclasses]

Which part? I know there are some older books around where the pages are different, but the music is copyrighted so I can't share it with you. Ask for a newer book for Christmas!

[@davidcanaandaniel]

David, how to strengthen fry scream and head voice and make them stronger in cold environment(my job requires to work and talk loud outside) and/or if I have sometimes acid reflux in the morning so that I can sing. What could be a solutions for me, brother.

[@violinclasses]

Wrong channel? Sorry I know nothing about the voice 🥹😀

[@davidcanaandaniel]

@@violinclasses sorry. It's KZbin error ... I was writing a comment under a vocal video that was playing and KZbin switched to next one on the list... and apparently it posted on the next video 😊... BTW, Your videos about violin are amazing... you explaining everything perfectly... 👍

[@sutters7251]

Hi Henriette, I practiced day 1 and 2, I practiced for almost an hour and a half. Firstly I know I’m using muscles I have not used before! Positive points - my bow hold feels comfortable and relaxed. At times I felt that I might be holding too lightly. Is it ok for the pinkie to lift off slightly at full extension bowing at the tip of the bow? Or should I try to bend my fingers and stretch them out so the pinkie stays in place? It isn’t waving in the air but feels really light playing at the tip. I also made some nice sounds! I found the push forward tip really helped to keep the bow on line. When I was doing the elbow raising and lowering exercise I made scratchy sounds as the bow was sliding about! Definite doom for improvement. Oh and my strings seem to go out of tune quite quickly but they are brand new strings is this to be expected? All in all I really enjoyed the lesson and made nicer sounds than I expected to. I hope your well and thank you so much 😊

[@violinclasses]

Hi, glad you enjoyed the lesson and got on so well. Pinky should be light on the bow when you play at the point, but not come off completely. New strings always stretch a little so tune frequently if you can. Have you found my how to tune a violin video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnWq5-MoK2lbMk

[@miguelalt8855]

Thank you for your lesson, they are great. I have a question, in my Suzuki Violin Volume 1, the page 21 you show looks different to my page 21, are there different versions of volume 1 Suzuki book?

[@violinclasses]

Hi Miguel, yes there are. You may need to scroll through the book and find the tune. Is anyone else out there able to help please?

[@spacespace2698]

I haven't the book but I download the pdf have just 25 pages

[@victoriajackson3370]

I am a first timer!! I am so excited to start learning and your videos seems like they are going to be so helpful! I’m curious, is there smaller bows or does that affect the way the instrument works?

[@derricktinsley6781]

What does it mean. I rosin the bow and still have blank spots on the bow. How can I fix this? Thank you in advance.

[@violinclasses]

Hi Derrick, thanks for your message. It is tricky to say from a distance what might cause this. All I can suggest is to keep going over those slippery spots with more rosin, really pressing firmly. You might try a softer rosin, Pirastro Gold for instance, which may be slightly more powdery.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Did you get any oils on the hairs from your hand?

[@smylingsnake]

I notice that you're using the Revised version of the book. Is there an equivalent section to the exercise you mentioned in the International version? I ask because that's the only edition I've been able to find so far.

[@violinclasses]

Hi smylingsnake, can you send me a copy of he song in your book, so I can check? You can email it to me. Email in description below the video

[@patrickhaywood1360]

Is it better to practice standing up rather than sitting

[@violinclasses]

Hi Patrick, good question! It is much better to play standing up than sitting. It helps posture, free bowing and left hand technique too.

[@Sleepistherapy]

I can see that your relax and tighten the index finger on your right hand.. What will that accomplish?

[@violinclasses]

Hi, thanks for your question, I am not doing anything in particular with my index finger of my right hand. I am trying to have it as loose as I can, so it does move a little with my other fingers. It should be as flexible as much as possible at this stage.

[@mariyamsaviour3936]

Any suggestions on how I can stop my pinky from coming off when I'm playing full bow? When my bow gets to the very tip, I find my pinky just doesn't stay on.

[@violinclasses]

Hi Mariyam that happens in many people. It’s not the end of the world at this stage, but if you can ‘lean’ the hand ‘supinate’ towards your pinky, it may be easier to keep it on. The pinky does not do too much when you are playing at the point of the bow, but when you become more advanced, you will need to use your little finger, so it is a good habit to keep it on the bow if possible. Check out my Virtual violin practice playalong course in the next few days and I will show you . All the best from the UK!

[@mariyamsaviour3936]

@@violinclasses I'll try that! Thanks

[@BlessingOhien]

How can I get the book am not following with out the books

[@durgeskamal6918]

Hye I just bought my violin how to set up my fine tuners,to hear the correct sound

[@jasmincrave8636]

Where can i buy the suzuki handbook? I am from Philippines. 🙂

[@violinclasses]

Check out my amazon shop in the description below the videos!

[@madhvi237]

I also see the bow hold but it's little tricky one! Could you help me with this?

[@violinclasses]

Hi Madhvi, just keep going, the bow hold will be practised many times.😀

[@madhvi237]

OK, thanks!

[@MohamedSoliman-tx8se]

Why my E sound is different is that because I put a lot of rissin or it’s not tided enough but I’m sure I tided enough but I can still see my string vibrate a little bit any thoughts to how fix that !

[@violinclasses]

have you tried tuning it to a tuning device?

[@trudybradt6413]

Hello....I eventually want to play fiddle style and am wondering if it's a good idea to start out with the Suzuki method....

[@violinclasses]

Hi Trudy, there are a lot of general techniques in the Suzuki course, which are useful whatever style of music you play.

[@trudybradt6413]

@@violinclasses thanks so much!

[@Anonymous-li1or]

Is it compulsory required of suzuki violin book for this virtual suzuki classes?

[@violinclasses]

Hi, it is highly recommended to have the book! You will get the most out of this course if you can follow the sheet music.

[@Anonymous-li1or]

@@violinclasses okay, thank you ma'am.