It’s boring, but I guarantee this will transform your practice routine…

[@LukeSchneiderEWI]

I bought a violin for my daughter . I tried to play it.... I have HUGE respect for anyone taking on the challenge to play the most difficult instrument in the world ! 😀 Most BEAUTIFUL, TOO !

[@Corrietheviolinist]

It is such a difficult instrument to learn. But it’s so fun once you get the hang of it!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

I beg to disagree. The guitar is much harder. Especially the classical guitar. But that’s subjective.

[@virajnagpure]

​@@nickiemcnichols5397 nope. Guitar is literally the one of the easiest among stringed instruments. I have learnt both guitar and violin, and there is not even comparison. Violin is one of the toughest out there.

[@wiebkemarie2586]

I agree with the guitar being as hard. Like pushing your finger down on all strings at the same time without sounding crappy, thats as hard as making it sound clear with a bow. Every instrument has its hard parts….

[@RobManser77]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 I'm rather confused by this. I learned and played guitar every day from 18 to 30 years of age, and cello every day, with occasional guitar, from 30 to 47 years of age. I can't see a single way in which the guitar is harder. Most of the battle with cello, violin, DB and viola is intonation - even now, 17 years into playing the cello, I practise intonation daily and make mistakes all the time. Most pieces have shifts high up the fingerboard and you have to picture the interval in your head and then practise hundreds of times just to go between two notes. Even then, there is another level of intonation to master where the isntrument truly rings, and then there's the difference between equal temperament and just intonation to deal with. On guitar there are frets, so it's not an issue. Furthermore, on guitar, making the sound is easy (pluck a string), whereas on a string instrument correct use of the bow is a lifetime's work. I'm really struggling to see how guitar is harder?!

[@jmm4108]

I’m 76 and started 4 years ago. Thank you for the structured practice advice. I just received Eccles, Sonata in G Minor and find the fast sections challenging. Your advice will help during my daily practice.

[@melizmatea]

I'm just starting at 61. So how is it going for you? Today I was thinking maybe it's just too late for me because it's overwhelming to think how much is involved, but if you started at 72 and are cracking along, that inspires me!!

[@jmm4108]

@@melizmatea I really enjoy the challenge.but the first year was difficult….I played the Suzuki Twinkle Twinkle for almost a year! Then the learning curve just accelerated. It’s all attitude - I played in recital with 4 to 5 year olds! Have fun with it but be serious about daily practice (lessons are expensive) - we’re never going to be stage performers at our age. I play for myself (personal best) and strive not to be mediocre. My struggle is with vibrato; and maintaining the proper technique especially through a challenging piece. Good luck!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I love this thread. It’s so cool how the internet brings us together to help each other. You both are incredible and so inspiring! 🙏

[@auckland75]

You both have inspired me greatly today. I'm 48 years old and started learning the violin about five years ago. Currently, I'm preparing for the ABRSM Grade 4 exam. All the best !

[@jmm4108]

@@auckland75 Best wishes and good luck to you…

[@wp-pr5ht]

Wow the KZbin algorithm nailed it. All of my watch history came together in this video: Violin practice, hair/beauty inspo, and productivity tutorials. Thanks for the tips!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Haha I swear the internet can read my thoughts sometimes! It just knows exactly what I’m looking for 😂 Glad the video was helpful!

[@ab-zg8pt]

Queen! I love your energy and enthusiasm, and your makeup is on point!! Your vibrato is what I DREAM OF!!!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Aw thank you!!! 🙏

[@michaelsproule2508]

Your enthusiasm is amazing! Great video!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Haha thanks!!

[@hamwhacker]

Great practice tips…I can agree they are all top advice! So thank you for putting them all into one video…your enthusiasm to get us practicing better is infectious! Hi from UK. I already have a violin but the one you are playing on sounds amazing like you say. I actually can’t believe it’s a student violin it sounds so good! When I practice I always start slowly (half speed often with a metronome and often repeating difficult bars over and over) so I am not making mistakes. And if I make a mistake I stop and go back immediately (even more slowly if necessary) and play over the mistake several times until it is not there. Ideally to play without mistakes at all, and only once then corrected. Just like you said - very valuable info

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Sounds like you have an incredible practice routine we’re all striving to achieve!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

Thanks for the tips. My practice sessions are similar. But I don’t last for more than an hour, I’m 73 years old, and a beginner.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 that’s absolutely incredible!!! It’s very inspirational you’re learning the violin!

[@dermotanderson4833]

Thank you, Corrie! So helpful!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So glad!

[@pmichael73]

Great, no nonsense advice. Sevcik is amazingly effective - I used to hate it, but it works!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Sevcik is amazing!!

[@charliegordan6354]

I totally agree with playing the piece through. I've been a victim of only doing section work, but then in doing so I never got practice in doing transitions or playing the piece as a whole.

[@danielsaldanaarredondo2573]

Thanks Corrie, I'll try to practice more every day 😊

[@Corrietheviolinist]

It’s all about doing what works for you and keeping it fresh

[@kenpeters9807]

Good idea playing something fun in the middle of practice. I began doing that to break boredom. I’m glad to hear you doing it.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

💯🙌

[@roxanamckinnon6473]

Your instructions are so useful. I really appreciate them.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you!! So glad they’re helpful!

[@InvincibleViolinist]

Good advice. Bonus tip: play your piece (or better yet video your piece) before you practice it. That will help you laser focus your practice goals for the day. BTW, this is the first time I've heard Schradieck described as "fun," but to each her own!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Very true!! Such a great tip! Thanks for adding

[@thomassicard3733]

Schradieck exercises are improving my playing, which is rudimentary, but... yeah.

[@smorzando...]

I'm a cellist and this is so useful, tysm. Whenever I practiced I did mostly the same thing as the day before or just did whatever. I never really had a structured practice session and I've been following this for weeks and it's so amaizng

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I had the same exact issue when I was learning! Just not a super clear idea what to practice. Since I’ve started practicing like this, it’s been soooo amazing! I’m so so glad it works for you too!

[@FranklinFehrman]

Love your videos. They really help a violinist.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!

[@lucasteles97]

Thanks for that video!!!

[@TheK1111katja]

It's fun to watch younger players such as yourself who are excited about the art of violin playing. Sevcik has been a close friend of mine for 3 decades, and it's fun to see him "introduced", with a cool valley girl accent! Omg, amazing and yayyyy!

[@Ogg13tube]

As a similarly older fuck, I’m going to say I thought the same thing, .., but I did not say the same thing. You could have at least made a joke about sprinkling rosin dust on her avocado toast, to improve the quality of her sound.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Y’all are cracking me up 😂😂

[@Ogg13tube]

@Corrietheviolinist well done, and you do have excellent sound, btw. I'm no good, having just started in October, but I have a picky ear, and I'm told, perfect pitch. I'll be sure to check out some of your other videos

[@steveb9325]

66 year old musician (mostly blues, rock ) that started Classical guitar lessons 6 years ago (I love it!). Your structured practice routine helps me immensely. Pertains to any instrument just convert to ones instrument; say bow for you would be right hand technique for me etc... Thank you so very much Corrie! Just subscribed🙏

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you!! So glad it was helpful!

[@victormanickam4387]

Love watching your channel which I've been doing for the last 2 months or so. It's a very good advice that one needs to practice the scales first. If you could focus the violin from behind as well, just to see how your wrist/finger movements are, that would be just great. I'm 59 yrs old and just a beginner. Vibrato is what I'm crazy about. Thank you for this video.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Such a great tip!! I will for sure! 👍

[@ram_page]

Love your videos and the way you make learning so relatable. I am 49 yrs old and a beginner!! Watching your video gives me confidence that I can do it. 👍

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!! You can absolutely do it! 💪

[@adamrogers7148]

Scrolling through my youtube feed and look who I find....Corrie!... Keep up the content generation!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Adam! Omg it’s been ages! Hope you’re doing well!!

[@adamrogers7148]

@Corrietheviolinist Life's good! Im still practicing!

[@melodyide2858]

Excellent advice. Your videos really are helping me! It’s so much fun learning the violin!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

It really issss! I’m so glad they’re helpful too! 🎻

[@Folkstone1957]

All good advice, well done !

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you!!

[@Folkstone1957]

@@Corrietheviolinist You are quite welcome

[@rohwermusicstudios]

There are some great exercises that I’ve learned that are great even before scales because of their extremely focused ability to build up bowing technique.

[@thomasthornton7634]

100% agree

[@mjozhou6920]

really helpful! almost the same like what my daughter's teacher told me. I was not quite sure why praticing this way when the teacher told me. Now I understand.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!! Glad it was more clarifying!

[@Jama380]

I am a 37 year old who just started taking violin lessons 2 months ago. I am still in the screaching witch stage of sound, but I am so dedicated to learning. It has been cool for my kids to see me struggle with something so foreign , but to push through the struggle like I teach them to do. I know it will be a long journey, but practice makes progress

[@juliab1268]

I wish you best of luck, I'm the same age and in the same boat. Sometimes it gets frustrating but I think the passion and desire to learn is important. Hope you keep it up!

[@KimberlyOurlian]

great suggestions. my last instructor stressed relaxation. with the 3 octave scales he had he gradually increase my speed so that i didnt have to really think about each note, of course subconsciously i did, then while he increased the tempo he told me to count back from 100 as i played in my head. it became so natural for me. i loved warming up this way, i was taught to listen at a very relaxed pace yet be very mindful at the same time

[@thomassicard3733]

You should practice your 3 octave scales, while increasing speed (to prestississimo), while... counting backwards from 100 in your head, simulateneousy standing on your right foot - with your left foot held 1.5 feet above the floor, and while throat singing a 5-part Bach Fugue. YEAH!!!!

[@KimberlyOurlian]

@@thomassicard3733 just saying my experience, you dont have to mock it

[@ogstopper]

"Alright, y'all? " I love it. 🤣 My favourite tune to include in my practice session is Ashokan Farewell.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Such a beautiful song!

[@heitron81]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video! Lucky people who do not need to put a time limit on their practice ❤ (adult beginner & working single mother here who is superhappy to shift in a short practice session every day 😊)

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Happy Mother’s Day!! I have a little boy too and getting practice in can for sure be a struggle. So totally feel ya! Sometimes I’ve done 10 minutes and he wakes up and I’m just happy I got something in!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci. I'm a late starting piano and ukulele player and was just intrigued about how violinists practice. I've used some Sevchik exercises since they are in the range of the uke. Good advice, and thanks for letting me steal your ideas.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So cool! Yes please feel free to steal all my ideas 🙃

[@PlanetImo]

Lovely. Thanks. I play flute, but all relatable and transferable.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So cool that it’s the same for any instrument!

[@tinaruff8200]

Thanks for your great information! Hope tobtransform my violin session evey day!😅

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing !

[@sanjana1155]

I'm about to enter my third year of playing violin but still don't have a proper practice routine. This video really helped a lot! Also, if you don't mind, I was wondering if you could recommend some pieces for intermediate/advanced players, such as the concerto in d minor by Bach. Anyway thank you so much!

[@SpiritualFreemasonry]

I'm a cellist but I can appreciate Corrie's advice. Thanks!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thanks!

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super super super lovely playing fantastic

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you!

[@wintersprite]

I’m 38 and an adult violin student. I started at the end of 2012 with trying to learn on my own for several years (largely using Christmas music). I finally sought out a violin teacher in 2019, after about a year of not picking up my violin due to depression. Right now I’m in Doflein Book 3 (we skipped book 2) and I started another book called Miniature Masterpieces volume 3. I was doing Suzuki and started book 4 but was struggling so decided to take a break from it.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!! 🙌

[@joyfuldawn12]

You are such a good teacher!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you so much! ♥️😊

[@bettyangwenyi1797]

Pianist here. Love this idea of NOT setting a time limit, prac until you get it nailed. As well as playing the piece through. Not to mention scales and a fun song.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Love that it’s universal to any instrument!

[@CastreseScatozzailpittorepirat]

Buongiorno maestra Sei bravissima Ottimo!!! Non vedo l'ora di suonare con il violino 🎻 con il mare. Grazie x tutto quello che ci insegna x imparare. Continua sempre così. Buona lezione!!! Un abbraccio forte dal Pittore Pirata

[@Corrietheviolinist]

🙌

[@haroldbernardberry]

Very good indeed. Helps me alot

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I’m so glad!

[@M_SC]

Ive literally improved so much practicing this way.

[@M_SC]

Much faster than when I was a kid.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So true!

[@dhanusreerenjith]

Thanks Corrie it helped me so much

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I'm so glad!

[@jagdishjsd1]

Great job... 🎉

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you! 😊

[@mezzodolce]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@enoc3844]

Thank you so much 🙏 I see you..

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you!

[@danelidia]

very useful👍

[@RoseTownsend-n5m]

So helpful. Thank you

[@Corrietheviolinist]

🙌🙌

[@setareh_parsa]

Suchhhhh a useful video ❤❤

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Glad you think so!

[@ViolinWithRadmehr]

Hi, thanks for this video which is very useful and worked for me. Thanks!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Amazing!!

[@EmeraldSpring8926]

Love this, thank you

[@Corrietheviolinist]

You are so welcome!

[@az-bp7ns]

I am 39 and play violin for almost 1 1/2 years. I am still working into getting into a practice routine. If I don't like I the song or piece I work on, i spend like 30 mins on it in a whole week and play basically whatever else there is I like. 😂I am just now at the point where I practice scales with the whole bow.. Not because my teacher never told me to practice this way, more because I am stubborn I guess. But I do so now.. I practiced my scales.. I practised my vibrato. I use drone tones. Etc. But never the whole bow.. I am getting there.. So for now it's whole bow with shifting and vibrota. And keep that wrist lose and flexible..

[@Corrietheviolinist]

😂I totally used to do that too if I didn’t like a piece I was learning!

[@josiahkemp1389]

1. Start with at least 10 minutes of scales (any scale, any number of octaves). Pick a specific aspect of your technique to focus on for the entire practice (ie vibrato) and ALWAYS keep intonation in mind 2. Practice exercises that help with the focus of the day. Books can help! 3. Fun song! Play pieces you're already familiar with to keep them in your repertoire 4. Practice your piece. Choose three sections of the piece to focus on (ie fast notes, intonation). Practice for as long as you need to learn these sections 5. Play the piece through. Slow down the tempo if needed This is just an overview! Watching the video will give you more details and specific recommendations. I hope I'm not stealing your thunder by commenting this!

[@cbpQ1]

I've felt the need for some changes in how I practice and I'm definitely going to use what you've given. And btw, I play classical guitar, not violin! Thank you!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So so cool! Love that this works for any instrument!

[@johnmackinnon9192]

Corrie,do yoi have any tips for practising Shraedick no 4 exetcises ,string crossings. My timing is atrocious and i struggle with the roll of the 3rd finger from the g on d string to d on a string. Any tips wouldvbe appreciated. Love from Australia

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I place my 3rd finger between the two strings to avoid rolling. And rhythms always help with timing of fast notes no matter what!!

[@-ClayMan-]

Hello, beautiful violinist. I am self-taught on LH violin. I am left-handed and I have a left-handed violin. Could you do some tutorials with the basics, such as a set of exercises in different keys in different keys? Thank you, beautiful violinist 🤍💛🧡❤💚💙💜🤎🖤

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So interesting that you play a LH violin….I’m so curious did you make it yourself? Also, I believe what you’re asking for is scales & arpeggios!

[@-ClayMan-]

@@Corrietheviolinist I bought the violin in the German Thomann store for €355 Yes, I mean scales and arpeggios. ......................................................... I also have another violin, a 100-year-old Jacobus Stainer, which my luthier converted from RH to LH, replacing the bass bar and all the rest. Thank you, you are wonderful.

[@sweetpea7583]

Sevcik is the answer.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Always!

[@alinebarros6153]

I have a question, please. I'm using Suzuki to study viola. In order to be a good player, on the review part of the video when you said it's good to review the songs you have learned, should we learn the songs of the book by memory? Did you do that? I tend to just learn how to play it by reading the sheet music.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So cool! I also learned the Suzuki method!! I HIGHLY recommend memorizing basically everything you learn. At this point in my career, I probably have thousands of songs memorized. There’s nothing wrong with pulling out music and I do that occasionally too, but to be able to grab your violin (or viola in this case haha) and play whatever is top-of-mind is such an amazing thing!!

[@alinebarros6153]

@@Corrietheviolinist Thank you very much! I'm gonna start doing that ❤️

[@ellesimon4344]

I'm an adult beginner. Some technical stuff comes quite naturally, as though they are in my body already, but others require lots of practice 😋. Thank you for the super useful tips! 🥰I will continue to follow your channel because the way you explain things is very engaging and very easy to understand. 👍I'm having some trouble with my bow. About 4 inches of the area above the frog sounds very squeaky, no matter whether I play the bow tilted or flat on the strings. I tried putting on more rosin. I tried taking some of it off. Nothing works. If I play fast, it sounds ok, but when playing slow, it's a nightmare 😅and the hairs feel very dry to the touch in that area, compared to the rest of their length. Any advice on that? The bow I'm using it's the one that came with the kit. For my violin kit, I paid about 150 USD. So, it is a low-end, for sure, but not the most trashy. The strings sound pretty nice when tuned well. Thank you!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Gosh I’m not 100% sure… it sounds like you’ve tried everything I would have. You would really be surprised how much a slightly nicer bow would change everything. If you’re able to invest in a slightly better bow (maybe try a Presto?) I think it’ll be game changer.

[@ellesimon4344]

@@Corrietheviolinist Thank you so much for the advice. I am in fact considering to get a new bow also for size and weight reasons. I am a very petite adult :). So, I had to get a 3/4 violin to fit me, but I think the bow that came with it is a bit too long and too heavy for me. However, with my current bow, I noticed that it wasn't tight enough :P. Once I tightened it a bit more, there was some improvement in the sound. As a beginner, there is still much to observe, calibrate, and adjust, but it's all part of a very beautiful journey :). Thanks!

[@sweetpea7583]

Is that a viola bow? rounded frog caught my (viola self) attention.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

It’s the Luma Coda Bow. It has a gorgeous, uniquely cut frog. 🙌

[@kenpeters9807]

The two most (common) versatile instruments in the world are the violin and the piano. The two most difficult (common) instruments are the piano and the violin. Listen to music duos of just a piano and a violin.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

👍

[@DedekindMusic]

Inspiralional 😄

[@thomassicard3733]

Pretty much, all I do is scales, since I'm a total beginner.

[@OladimejiElijah-vv9wd]

I have been playing violin but I can't play high do on key e

[@Corrietheviolinist]

You can either use a 4th finger extension or shift to 3rd position.

[@radharcanna]

Great advice and tons of enthusiasm! As regards presentation, it might be better if you looked directly into the camera (and at the viewer) rather than looking at the monitor. Just a small point.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thanks for the tips! I film with an iPhone currently but will soon get a real camera! 🙌

[@ohtoriginalhimbeertoni]

Thank's from Bavaria Germany

[@Corrietheviolinist]

So amazing!

[@Skinny_Karlos]

Very good advice, I'm an Aussie subscriber now. I do wish to know more about your Carpini violin. What level violin is it? Not student obviously but what approx. price was it? If that's not too offensive a question. I'm interested in them as it sounded really, really nice (that obviously has much to do with your skill) and I am interested in one. Please respond, Corrie. - Mark from Australia. Btw you have an infectious energy that demands one to pick up that fiddle and make music. You're definitely on the right career path and I wish you all the best with your channel.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you so much Mark! The violin I’m playing here is actually a student violin but for sure one of the best student violins I’ve ever played. It’s $670 USD I believe from Kennedy Violins. But I’m sure you could find it in AUS somewhere too?

[@Skinny_Karlos]

@@Corrietheviolinist Thank you.

[@marcsolomon3082]

Very good tips. Very helpful. Great elaboration skills.

[@Bannerkim1]

Warm ups are good. Long tones work for me. Frog to top.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Love this!! Thanks for adding! 👍

[@davidbrandt6925]

Subbed! Viola player here!

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Ooo fun! We love violists over here.

[@WiseAsianGirl]

Hi corrie, for some reason everytime i play, the shoulder on my bowing hand keeps cracking. Its the same as u crack your nuckels but on my shoulder 😢 can you please maybe have an idea what is the cause of this? My teacher think im too tense but i dont really feel like thats the problem.. i would really appreciate if you could help me. Thank you 😊

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Oh, I’m not sure! Your teacher would for sure know more than me! Do you bring your shoulder up as you play? Not sure if you’ve ever heard of Alexander Technique but it did wonders for my posture!

[@WiseAsianGirl]

@@Corrietheviolinist thank you i will check this out! ❤

[@itzikovadia851]

The shipping from kennedyvoilins is limited to us and canada only😮

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

They aren’t the only sellers. Try finding a good used violin. I got a Bunnel that’s a year old, for a very good price. You just have to shop around, take your time, set your budget.

[@itzikovadia851]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 ok I thought that they are the manufacturers thanks u I look for it🌺

[@itzikovadia851]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 thanks I will try it 🌺

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Oh no! I hope you can find one!

[@itzikovadia851]

@@nickiemcnichols5397 thanks I try it

[@dougngn]

How bout leaving us with a fancy four bars or so, or some riff, to give us something to think about !

[@Corrietheviolinist]

The first few notes of a G Major scale didn’t help? lol

[@je.suis.eva.]

Just out of curiosity, did you grow up in different countries?

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I grew up in America but lived in Australia for a bit when I was older.

[@kels680]

Algum BR aqui para colocar as dicas em português?

[@Corrietheviolinist]

I just speak English but I’m sure there’s a way to translate…?

[@lizzy-folksongsscottis4518]

Interesting

[@Corrietheviolinist]

🙌

[@treeisyum5491]

Sevcik made me quit lessons lmao (I still play)

[@Corrietheviolinist]

😂😂 I can’t relate. Sevcik changed my life.

[@LourdesEsmeralda]

what are you looking at????

[@Corrietheviolinist]

YOU 👀

[@barbaraterracciano1]

Ur beautiful ❤❤❤

[@Corrietheviolinist]

Thank you! 😊

[@leopardtiger1022]

Tie your floating beautiful hair on a knot and gain freedom from need to keep clearing your hair from your face. Otherwide good practice tips.

[@Corrietheviolinist]

😂👌

[@roxanamckinnon6473]

A 啊睡

[@JosemarieBoyer]

Hello my dear: when you speak, take your time explain your thinking....

[@zeekfitzroy4986]

You need some more coffee.