A Beginner's Guide to Violin Finger Positions

[@Claysovaysusmotas]

You are the first person that manages to make me understand, because you explain without the preconseption that I know a single thing about music. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@zlatanmustacevic9261]

Great Video! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Riddleagan Master Violinist Remedy (should be on google have a look)? It is a smashing one off guide for playing violin like a master minus the hard work. Ive heard some decent things about it and my friend after a lifetime of fighting got excellent results with it.

[@kemalfatih6889]

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[@tradicionmichoacana5758]

Same here J. A.C.

[@silxbilx9987]

Bruhhh same... if I'm someday I start to make tutorials on here on how to play instruments I would start from scratch without leaving imaportant details..

[@shevlogs321]

I TOTALLY agree!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@michellepedrano5894]

The very first vid i really understands and learned violin so well.

[@miracleelena6949]

Me too

[@ASCII-RBLX]

The first video i saw was a leech eating a worm

[@herbertpoland6321]

I am in my sixty and just really learning about music! So thank you for your help and the great video!!

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks for watching Herbert!

[@bhebotlayante1091]

Now that i am ret.from my job i want to learn violin so i am thankful that there is tutorial in youtube now.

[@hillithwatts7050]

All the very best

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

How do the blades fit in?

[@newtoatheism5968]

Violins are the most beautiful instrument ever

[@jayageetha9024]

Then what do you think of all other instruments. Every instrument is beautiful on their every own way

[@socoriosa2423]

Beautiful performances make beautiful sounds, not just instruments

[@techruki5688]

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[@sheeshmesa4271]

@@techruki5688 in my opinion the flute is the most beautiful instrument

[@iokarii]

Strings are very nice.. Agreed, very close to human sing... I play sax, flute, trumpet.. But all the time I wanted play strings.. I started violin.. This instrument is significantly difficult, even then trumpet, where right embouchure and breathing learn years.. But still bearable.. For me, cello, has more pleasant then violin.. Violin is too high.. But more practical to carry.. So I will start violin..

[@ellieparfitt752]

i played for about 5 years using finger tape for the first half or so. I then stopped and began to listen by ear with a new teacher. I’ve not played for a few years now so I’m going to put them back on for a bit while i learn again :)

[@Moebn1]

Your video is literally the first video on the entire KZbin that has actually explained every important thing we need to know on the violin in one video & in a very straight and simple way...these informations actually took me months to learn!!! Thank you!!! You’re great! 🙌🙌🙌

[@bobermoment]

fr ive been stressing so much about how i couldnt learn but this makes it so clear

[@tonyquinn4971]

I got it straight away , the best I've seen on were to actually put your fingers , and get the right notes , and what the notes should like , to bring your ear in , and get going in tune ,brill

[@youcuber9361]

my violin always goes out of tune the pegs may go low well not always go out of tune the bridge leans forward and when i correct it string so out of tune and when i tune them again then the bridge leans forward again i hv also tried to put it some extra back leaning as well but no work. anyways. Can any one help? pls☺️

[@hopesonmakokha5217]

@@youcuber9361 which violin brand do you have?

[@hopesonmakokha5217]

I'm about to start learning by ear. Wish me luck. I bet you had already learned another instrument before violin?

[@youcuber9361]

@@hopesonmakokha5217 Thats the thing i dont even know. i dont even think it has a brand. i

[@youcuber9361]

@@hopesonmakokha5217 Good Luck! I have a passion for violin but thats it. i had the chance of learning it in school and i did and i was even in the band. but my teacher was one of those guys who taught but didnt even know how to play the violin. so i wasnt good. then now in the school im in now theres no music. i learnt flute before violin but not very well and i naturally play guitar. my dad plays guitar and therefore through genetic passing ons i somehow just play the guitar. Listen to stuff and make them come to musoic on the guitar. is that also what u mean by learning by ear. thanks. lol. i wrote this much

[@julesjustjules9857]

I have never understood music notes, I watched this and 12 mins later it ALL MAKES SENCE!! Thank you

[@pratim2009]

What a comprehensible explanation, in the most lucid mode possible ! God bless you !!

[@TakeLessons]

Glad the video helped, Pratim!

[@isaacbilodeau2879]

I could not have found this video at a better time, I just found a second hand violin yesterday and after spending a few hours getting discouraged by one video after another about bow-holding techniques, I can actually use this! Thanks for breaking it down!

[@shazzam532]

So helpful, so well explained, as a 65 year old absolute beginner on the violin and reading music, I thank you 😍

[@adeshshinde1999]

You are the 1st person on youTube who make me understand correctly and completely what is the exact role of the finger's in violin.

[@TakeLessons]

Thank you for the kind words

[@Doodlemethis050]

thank you for this vid! i just got my violin and had NO IDEA what those stickers are for. the app tuner was a genius idea too! you're the best!!

[@ms.midorin9785]

OMG. this is really helpful. I can understand what you're saying. thank you I want to learn playing violin

[@MaxMerrier]

Thank you so much for this very clear instruction! I was thinking there should be some way to understand simply the notes positioning on the violin. And you explained it clearly!!!

[@subramaniamarumugam2433]

Great video. You covered all the essentials necessary for a beginner. Very easy to understand. Well done. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🌹

[@TakeLessons]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@hermandormehl8827]

3:05 should be F# on the E string, since Every first position equals one WHOLE note from the open strin position : GDAE (open stings) change to AEBF# on the first finger position

[@abrahamokolo9888]

Made same observation.

[@rosemarieperks4468]

Yes you are correct. I thought there was a fault with my E string and nearly took it off to re string it!

[@Gozi101]

Was about to mention this

[@qxd3784]

I had my first violin lesson today, this helps, we got to bring ours home, so this is fine anyway for the instructor, we can’t tune it at all. The teacher tunned it already. Also, the tape was there before we opened the case.

[@ghadamansour4956]

You're clear and that's amazing, I couldn't get the right notes until I watched your Video. thank you so much ♥

[@battlehrfred]

now this is a Teacher!! finally a clear explanation,(in detail) ty 100--100

[@princeadhikary7]

For the first time I just learned so clearly. Thank you teacher.

[@SethL8]

this is one of the only videos i could find that clearly demonstrates how to play the violin. thank you

[@selvameenadhandapani5205]

Very clear explanation. I'm trying to tune my daughter's violin, I have no knowledge in violin. Your video helped. Thanks a lot.

[@MyAwesome1994]

Finally I got it . Best explanation ever! Thank you so much .

[@genestanco6558]

first comment ever on KZbin. Awesome. Thank you for being slow, clear and simple! I am an adult beginner looking to take lessons in the near future and looking to spend some free time getting basics accomplished. Thanks.

[@TakeLessons]

Thank you for watching Gene!

[@dianas7549]

This video is very helpful, thank you so much. I come from a long line of musicians, and they can tell you how to play any instrument, but they don't know the first thing about the violin. So you can imagine I am stuck learning how to play the violin by myself. Problem is, i am used to playing an electric bass, which has frets that allow me to know what key I am in, but the violin does not. So I tried playing by ear, which is nice and all and I suppose I am not the worst at it, but its still very very hard to learn to play and to keep myself in tuned BUT THIS VIDEO helped me out so much with that THABK YOU SEVER SO MUCH!!! NOW, I can play thr violin and stay in key without having to fiddle with each note just to find the right one. XD 💖 If I met you in person, I am not one for much personal contact, I would still give you a giant hug. I know it might not seem like a big deal to others, but to me its a huge deal. :) Otay, I'm shutting up, now. XD

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us @Sleepy O.AK.! Glad to hear the video helped. Keep up the great work! :)

[@staryty_22]

this is the most comprehensible beginner's violin guide I have ever watched. thank you for this

[@klalitaryaofficial5367]

its really a nice description about violin notes structure....thank u so much ...u r just superb...

[@abdelkaderabdulla5468]

Best beginner lesson: I learned in these few minutes what I could not from ten videos. Great teacher

[@zivahweirdnwonderful]

Thank you so much for giving clear and concise instructions. It’s so much easier for me to understand.

[@TakeLessons]

You're very welcome, Mae Mae!

[@madisonwatts7576]

I’ve been playing for ten years (I’m nearly 14) and I still have my tapes on and all four fine tuners.

[@gauravnag8534]

this was the most helpful video on notes now i perfectly understand it...thanks for help

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks for watching Nischay! Glad it helped you learn the violin finger positions :)

[@sahilsinghdhesi1782]

This is the best guide a beginner can find. Thank you very much.

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks for watching, Sahil!

[@sahilsinghdhesi1782]

No! Thank you for making me understand what no one les could.

[@steenjimmy833]

Thanks, you are great teacher!

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

I've been fiddling by ear for 5 years, but never got dependent on stickers. Easiest way for me to learn left hand was to play mandolin (same tuning as violin, ergo, same LH positions---even double stops) for 10 years. Before I took up mando, I played guitar for 50 years (good background for chords, i.e. harmony). But of all these methods, the most important thing is to memorise the piano (or electronic) keyboard. If you do not know anything else about music, THAT is the most important thing to know before attempting ANY instrument, other than percussion. That is why a major or minor in music ALWAYS requires at least one semester of piano.

[@rgdt7869]

thank you so much for explaining it very simple. THIS IS THE VIDEO THAT I’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR. God bless! ♥️😊

[@TakeLessons]

Sure thing! We're so glad it was helpful

[@dianal235]

Fascinating and clear description both audio and visually too, thanks so much!

[@TakeLessons]

So glad it helped Diana! :)

[@rbeehner2]

Clear, understandable, helpful. Thank you.

[@chant2733]

Wow, the teacher is great. I love it because it's direct to the point and can be understand well.❤️

[@shahidbhat6448]

I haven't ever seen anything beautiful than this in my whole life ...

[@mohamadeb2272]

Thanks a ton. The explanation is so clear. Good for you.

[@macwest1001]

Very very helpful. You explain so simply yet so completely. And you have a lovely voice. Thank you for making this video.

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks for watching, Mac!

[@styler06928]

Kept as easy as possible and informative as well Well done ! Thank you !

[@jamesdunlop8704]

Thanks for explaining the finger positions and notes so clearly

[@P.L.A.SRIYANTHA]

Thank you for your effort.hope you will release us more vedios.

[@christianmagora9715]

This is the best tutorial for beginners lole me. I hae been browsong videos nut i dind it the most useful vide i encountered. Thank you so much

[@macutejackieann1681]

Thank you, it helps me a lot. Your tutorial is clear

[@TakeLessons]

Glad it helped! :)

[@albuskimlengelgesite4006]

In all of videos I watched. this one is very helpful for me. thanks!

[@user-yh2hi4nl5d]

Thank you so much! I'm struggling with finding a violin teacher and this is really helping me continue on at home 😋

[@rosalindalarkin5531]

Thank you for explaining it ver well. I like your tutorial ❤️

[@aldredge_saxxon]

Thank you, your video is the "best " I have found on you tube. Big help.

[@TakeLessons]

Thank you, Rick!

[@thecarbontree5959]

thank you so much for explaining in simple way....

[@sumitmitra7813]

First of all thanks, thanks a lot. I was watching another video which is saying something about figure position which Is totally incorrect! However your explanation is lucid and clear. I learned Indian classical music long back and figuring are exactly same as western music. This only proves the age old perception that music truly got no boundaries!

[@TakeLessons]

Awesome! Thanks for watching Sumit Mitra!

[@Lunitek1]

I am a beginner and this is a great lesson. love it.

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks Benno! Glad you liked it!

[@melfuz]

I got it right away as others have commented. Great job..very well done! Thank you!

[@spaice995]

For many days I was searching for a video that I can understand finally I find this....... I start my violin school but was difficult before to learn alone at home

[@thesixofus7417]

You helped so much thank you so easy to follow

[@TakeLessons]

Glad it helped, Kendra!

[@alterego924]

This was great! So simple and nicely explained. I havent played since elementary school but Im learning again. now with my daughter.

[@jeffreyroxeanne27]

Thank you so much you so much Ma'am for teaching me the fingering position of the violen ,may good Lord always bless you 😊

[@benjaminmendoza9219]

Because of this video i think i gonna learn playing this instrument sooner or later. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@nophalay]

You are such a sweetheart, thank you for your teaching

[@subramaniamarumugam2433]

Thank you. Clear and precise.

[@cigsconalicepagani]

Thank you so much for this ive already placed tapes on my fingerboard god bless you ❤️

[@adolphamoah7359]

Beautiful and educational

[@jamessmith6333]

really enjoyed the last minute

[@rallapalliprasad9635]

Very useful vedio for violin learners thank you

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks for watching, Rallapalli!

[@gamingexactixs2856]

i needed this for my orchestra class, i was falling behind thx your the best!

[@vidushideshappriya6694]

Wow , this is so helpfull and description is so clear

[@TakeLessons]

Glad it was helpful, Vidushi!

[@ryanphilip2960]

You're a really good teacher keep making more videos like this

[@edwindelacruz6732]

Thanx a lot. It's very helpful for beginners like me.

[@KcHmingchhuanga]

So far this is the best and easiest technique ever 100/100

[@Wittycats777]

You described it better than anyone I tried to learn from

[@fisayoojo9331]

Keep it up. i also need lessons on how to read musical notes and how to play chord and different keys

[@tupaccccccccccccccccc]

Such a easy to follow clear explanation thanks

[@jondoe9389]

This is actually a good video. I wish I hade something like this when I first taught myself to play fiddle.

[@conantdog]

Excellent information 👌

[@yesudasnathan9151]

Thank you. Very useful.

[@lisapaige4960]

Thank you so much your video was very helpful. 🎻

[@jayceebriones7691]

I have so much fun with your tutorial.

[@XlRuffleslX]

I played two years before this video came out, but it's been a decade since I last touched my violin. I thought my tuning pegs were broken, but I fixed them today. It's gonna be a while till I get back to where I was, but here I am relearning.

[@997moni]

oh my lord thank you thid was soooo helpful

[@naomicheriebessette3441]

+Alice san Yay! Glad I could help!

[@yahoo4921]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL!

[@boonsfrc]

Thank you so much for sharing this is just what I was looking for 😅

[@neusamaria2091]

Maravilhoso seu canal!!!!Amei!!!!

[@garethcampoverde8494]

Oh it’s nice to hit back on the basics. Cheers 👍

[@stephensheridan93]

Thank you Very helpful Mrs S beginner violin player musician since 1974

[@papiasingh3182]

Thanks you so much.i like your video sooooo very much. Thanks,Saptarshi Singh.

[@TakeLessons]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@DieterLo1]

Very good explanations! Thanks!

[@paganwolf5951]

Thank you so much! Excellent explanation.🍀

[@wiggsan]

Crystal clear.... thanks!!

[@TakeLessons]

You're welcome, Alex!

[@sharini.m]

Hey! I’m 10 and I just started violin in band, I didn’t really understand how playing this instrument works.. so I decided to watch some KZbin videos about it. And I am so lucky and thankful I found this video, it helped me so much and I’m already able to memorize 20 notes! And where my hands, and fingers should be placed. But since I already play the piano, it made it a lot easier when reading and playing notes. But still thank you so much, for making this video. It helped so much!:)

[@TakeLessons]

We are so glad to hear that, Shari! Thank you for your comment !

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

A little tip... as you get better and don't want the big stripes of tape. "I put a little Dot of white nail varnish on the top side of the fingerboard" (just where she puts the pencil line)... So than you can see it, But no one else can :) hope this helps.

[@TakeLessons]

Great idea, thank you! :)

[@FiddlingwithmyWhistle]

@@TakeLessons your welcome, it's a great video, some of my Subscribers were asking me how...? So I have sent them to your video... as it's the best I have seen...

[@TakeLessons]

Thanks so much! We are glad you like the video and that you're sending more people our way to enjoy it.

[@Dumplinggsz]

I'm listening to this when i don't have a violin 😭😭😭

[@MichelleMarieMcG]

Amazon has them for decent price

[@GeloksTV]

Me too

[@Kazuha-chan]

This helped me a lot! Thank you so much❤️

[@TakeLessons]

So glad to hear it!

[@FK_Shaun]

Nice video. It helps me to undestand and how to place notes on violin. However, I think you made a mistake at 3:00min when you say that the played note is F when you print the E string but it's a F# (as your video shows on your apps). Nevertheless, thank you for yout video, it's very simple to undestand :-)

[@CristianHernandez-fo3td]

Muchas gracias!

[@felixawesome76.86]

U helped me a lot thanks

[@giame1329]

Useful, thank you!

[@naikuoyang6071]

This is so helpful. Thanks!

[@TakeLessons]

Glad it helped you learn violin finger positions Naikuo :)

[@malar3260]

Really helpful. Thanks