Scales for Beginner Violinists

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[@rgh1986aka199]

1) A Major 0:47 2) D Major 4:10 3) Bb Major 6:12 4) Eb Major 9:14

[@melaniedelacruz7685]

Practicing! Thank you for the time stamps.

[@RichardGraham-l6f]

Excellent, first-class video! No 'uptalk' or 'vocal fry', and so your articulation is so clear, and easy to listen to and understand. Such a pleasure!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Awww.. you are very kind, User-hr. Thank you very much as well and I wish you lots of wonderful practising!

[@daisyjefferson7416]

Joy, this is probably the best video on violin scales I've seen to date. And, the way you present it is so non-condescending, and your approach to these makes it so easy to understand the simple element of Intervals and how they relate to the instrument. You are by far, the best violin tudor on KZbin...and thank you for everything you bring us!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you so much Daisy!

[@felirabiata586]

Your teaching is so full of positivity, i love it! Thank you so much!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you Feli! :)

[@ChubbyBlumpkinz]

I know this video is old, but it’s great! Thank you! It seems a lot of KZbin channels have a different definition of beginner than my definition.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Glad it was helpful! Happy violin practising Ronnie!

[@familiatuyosoy2006]

Thank you for this 4 begginers scales. I´m practicing everyday

[@JoyLeeViolin]

You;re welcome Eduardo. Happy practising!

[@jamesocholi7662]

Hi Lee, you cannot comprehend the immense joy and relief you brought to me this day though this finger-pattern lesson. I feel like a veil has been lifted off my eyes. THANK YOU so much for your unforgettable impact on me.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

You are so welcome !! I am so glad that it helps so much

[@armandonavarrete4556]

Very clear explanation thank you👏👏

[@jamesdunlop8704]

you explain everything so well and clearly

[@armandonavarrete4556]

God Bless you

[@timothylee6859]

You explain playing the violin so clearly, even I can understand the lesson. Thanks

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you so much Timothy :)

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Excellent video Joy Lee, again. Love how you show the beginner violin scales, exactly what I am looking for. Thanks so much.

[@PaVIThRa9188]

Thank you Joy !!! 💐

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you too Pavithra!

[@daughterofthecreator2585]

Thank you for sharing what you know.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

You're most welcome. Happy practising!

[@ciaranmckay5396]

Thank you so so much for your clear and very very helpful videos! You are a joy to learn from! 😊😃

[@JoyLeeViolin]

You are so kind Ciaran:) Thank you very much and happy practising!

[@hfm1368]

I cannot thank you enough! Amazing video, helped me so much 🥰

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you also HFM! Happy music making!

[@Peteamareet]

Thank you for a great lesson, it was very clear and I found it very helpful. Happy days to you!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you also Pete! Happy violin playing!

[@davidg.9205]

excellent tutorial, nicely explained for a beginner adult like myself.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you David!

[@dwisupriyatno1194]

Very good lesson 👍

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Glad you liked it! Thank you Dwi!

[@pamelamcneese165]

This is really good! So clear and helpful!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much Pamela!

[@banjiddle]

Easy to learn from you Joy. You have perfect pitch! I don’t mind scales. It’s my intonation I need work on, and playing along with you help immensely! Thank you!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you !!

[@nenekia23]

very easy to follow. Thanks

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ncao]

Hi Joy, thank you for this tutorial. I started violin in Oct 2017, learning via your lesson. I am now can play most of the scales from you. Thanks

[@JoyLeeViolin]

that's great !!

[@nelsontorres8352]

Muchas gracias God Bless

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you also Nelson!

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super tips

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thanks a lot

[@mukundanpkandath2018]

Thank you for very good clear lessons

[@JoyLeeViolin]

you are most welcome !

[@jamesleemiersjr.5430]

Thank you so much Miss Joy i am just new to the violin..you make following along very easy. Learning finger placment is difficault.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Dear James, finger placement is difficult for many of us. Muscles need time to get used to, unlike our brain. Be patient and keep going, and you will feel the easiness of the left hand. I wish you lots of fun in this journey with the violin :)

[@karenzhou1083]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

you are most welcome

[@AVToth]

🤔I have a question that may sound strange but I'm asking anyway🤗. I have rheumatoid arthritis and my Dr told name to do as much as I can to use my fine motor skills. So .I decided it was time to learn violin (fiddle). Here's my question, when I put my finger tips in the positions you showed us, I never sound right. I realized that the little lines on my currently soft finger tips don't match where it looks like the pressure from my finger tips should be. This is caused by the bones in my fingers are changing but it isn't noticeable visually, yet. I got the bright idea to start using my tuner to ring exactly what my finger tips will look like when I am actually pressing the string correctly. It may not look correct but as long as it sounds correct then I'm not concerned with looks. I hope that makes sense. I'm not familiar with tuners yet although I can tune my violin. Do I need to set it to chromatic in order to have it recognize the note I'm playing and how far either way I have to slide to find the place my finger is actually putting pressure, requardless how it may look. If I can just practice what my finger tips look like, then I can move forward or back to apply what is for me the correct spot for each note and it's correct. I hope this isn't to confusing. Thank you for everything you are teaching me. Your attitude and beautiful smile is what has kept me from using my violin for kindling! You are so positive you inspire me.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thank you also Amy for your kind words and bravo to you for working well with the violin learning! It is true that the tuner can be helpful with finding correct notes/pitch. However each finger needs to be placed in a relaxed way without forceful pressure, because this could injure the muscles. While you practice with the tuner, try to place the finger tip on the correct place as well as with minimum of fingertip pressure. Also give small breaks for the hand to shake off the tension. I hope you can try, Happy practising Amy!

[@cybermewt]

Sometimes takes a bit in my brain to go through all the translations: B flat Major = Bb Major = Si b Major = Si b Mayor . Nice video tho :D

[@WordEmpowered_mindygalfearnow]

Thank you so much Miss Joy! You are an inspiration! Do you have other videos on other scales like 4 and 5 flats? Thanks again. God bless you more for helping us to improve our playing.

[@benjaminknotts745]

Thanks! I’m curious as to why I’m able to use the flat positions to produce minor scales

[@JoyLeeViolin]

You're welcome Benjamin. What do you mean by the flat position?

[@benjaminknotts745]

Joy Lee I start on open D and then D#, then F, and G But then I can continue that same pattern on the A string going A, A#, C, D giving me a minor key going up and down that scale There’s not much difference between that minor scale and the flat major scale you have. There’s only a half step difference I think I have those notes correct 😅 I can add the high F and keep going, it sounds so emotional

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Interesting! This scales you mentioned are not familiar to me, it's interesting that it skips notes. However I wish you happy music making!

[@StephanieHughesDesign]

Joy, which brand and title Scale books would you suggest to buy that follows your direction in your delightful video? A major, D, major, B flat and E flat major scale sequencing. Beginner through intermediate. Thanks.

[@mrudulba]

Hi u r awsom teacher n doing great job....can u provide pic of fingerboard ofnotes scales so v remmber the bflat opn string note etc 4 scales pics thnku....

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Thanks mrudulba! You might be able to find something in that regard if you google.

[@erinbrennagrorud9546]

I am a violin teacher as well - I primarily teach using the Suzuki method, but I try to supplement other finger patterns earlier than the pieces in the books require. I am curious why you opt to teach Bb and Eb before B or E major scales since the finger patterns are the same, just a different starting position. I like that they can listen for the ringing sound of the 4th finger E or A to match their open string with B and E major, but I'm always looking for new ideas and insights!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Hi Erin, thanks for your question. I find it's important for all beginner violinists to understand early on that the first fingers don't always start " on the tape/fret"as A Major and B Major scales. I have nothing against including B and E Major scales, but by including Bb and Eb major scales, the beginner violinists will be ready for the next level scales and repertoires. Thanks for your kind words and please feel free to ask any questions:)

[@TheCatcat1212]

would you recommend playing with an electronic tuner to check to see if playing in tune?

[@JoyLeeViolin]

I prefer using a drone to compare

[@adhrasreoshiathoi1091]

Hi, I have been playing for 1.5 years. I am currently on the 2nd book of suzuki violin. I have just learned A major, D major G major scale. I have decided to include B flat and E flat too to my scale practice. Thanks to you! But is there anything else I can follow? Is there any book or anything that suits my level of scale practicing that it will gradually teach me more scales? PS: I am playing without a teacher for quite a few months. Thank you.

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Hi Adhra, I"m glad to hear that my video is helpful. There are many great scales books. For beginner violinists Hrimali scale book can be very useful. Happy practicing!

[@adhrasreoshiathoi1091]

@@JoyLeeViolin Thank you so much. :)

[@susanna7h919]

Hi Joy, could you do a tutorial with the Hungarian dance 5 by Brahms? Thanks

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Yes, gladly!!

[@dr.ak9522]

hello miss joy.could you please tell me where to exactly bow when i am pressing with my pinky in 1st position or higher on A or D strings because if i am coming higher string tend to be in the same plane if i bow at the middle of finger board and bridge i am touching other strings with bow.how can i avoid this while playing fast passages how should i bow or make transitions in my bowing??

[@JoyLeeViolin]

sure, I will try to do a video but it will probably take a week or two

[@dr.ak9522]

Joy Lee thank you soo much!!!

[@karenzhou1083]

Could you also explain when to use up bow versus down bow? Thank you!

[@JoyLeeViolin]

down bow tends to have more of an accent and up bow is softer

[@israasamir2342]

hello ..i wonder if you could explain how to play 32nd notes on the violin..also if possible to explain too how to play double triplets like the one in vivaldi concerto in g minor in suzuki book 5..many thanks for yourr help

[@JoyLeeViolin]

sure, i will try to do a video

[@israasamir2342]

thank you so much you are the best :)

[@linasoares8516]

Can you give me some music in violin with natural, flats and 4th finger practice

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Hi Lina, you might be able to find lots of sheet music online. One of site i use a lots is 8notes.com. I hope this helps. Happy violin playing!

[@mrudulba]

M from india n here v play sa re ga ma notes

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Yes, I've had several students from India and they kindly shared that with me as well. Very interesting :)

[@utsavmenon1505]

Joy, hi, there are violinists who play on the lower side of the finger board while playing scales. Could you clarify that? If its important...

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Hi Utav, I am not sure if i am understanding your question. Are you asking whether some would lower their left hand on the fingerboard or some would play only in the low positions such as the first position?

[@petromic1947]

Hi Joe I am with an adult with Engineering back ground. Looking for logical solutions. When you played A & D scales I check with my electronic tuner, Except open strings most of the other notes were hi/ low which indicates out of tune. Does it matter?

[@JoyLeeViolin]

Hi Mic, when the tuner says it's too high or low, try to adjust the finger until it says it's in tune. At first, it can be challenging, but it will help your intonation greatly especially at the beginning. Happy practicing!