Violin Lesson #3 - Proper Violin Maintenance

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

Hey everyone! I uploaded a bunch of new videos this past year, check them out if you like!

[@angeloxavier8325]

Please tell, if you de-tune your violin when you don't use it I have heard that the violin would bend if stressed too much (mostly when not used and kept in the case)

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

@@angeloxavier8325 I can understand why some people would think that, but I have NEVER done that in my 20 years of playing the violin. De-tuning would actually make the strings break faster. I always keep my violin in tune when i put it away, but i do loosen my bow.

[@choyceybarra1274]

Got my 8 year old son a violin a little more than a year ago, he hasn't been too interested in learning until now. Found your videos on here last night and he has been practicing Twinkle Twinkle since. He is begining to show real interest in learning more, and TTLS is sounding more and more like a song lol. Thank you for your time to post videos, keep 'em coming! Also, in respect to your filming... If you put a light on yourself from behind the camera it will help when you are doing close-ups on fingers, finger board, strings, etc. In addition, when you use auto focus make movements slower and smaller so that the camera can focus more clearly. Thanks again and keep up the great work!!!

[@SKHYLARWYLIE]

Choyce Ybarra I was about to suggest a light in front, behind the camera, too. great videos though.

[@abandonedaccount1822]

cool

[@Ali-ee6wp]

I really did not know about lessening my bow when I put it away,thanks man!!

[@willluck7662]

Yo thanks for being a wizard. You've got a talent for intuiting the questions a beginner wouldn't even know how to ask. Inherited a baaaangin violin from my fiddle-sage of an aunt and you're getting me started right.

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

So dope to hear Will! And so glad to have been able to get you started :) Also I appreciate the honesty dude, I know myself as someone who an be overly detailed when teaching so I'm glad to hear its helpful!

[@robsgirl6465]

Hi Dillon. How's it going? This video is 6 years old so I was wondering how you're doing? Did college go well? Graduate with honors? Where are you now? Working in the industry? I see you've grown your channel quite well. Kudos! I hope 2018 rewards you with everything you deserve.

[@lozer13]

I just bought a violin yesterday, and I'm already doing great with it, speeding through the book I got. Just to make sure I'm doing everything right, I came to KZbin and happened to find your channel. So far all of the videos I've seen have been extremely helpful. I've played the flute for 13 years, so I do already have the benefit of being able to read music. Thanks for posting these videos I'm sure a lot of people find them super helpful.

[@adelezambrano2243]

Loved your presentations! Where can I continue watching you teach so simply and well.

[@pac0mp67]

adele zambrano i know this guy is awesome

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

i would definitely plan on learning on an acoustic classical violin. if you ever want to play in a band and need to be heard over the other instruments, definitely get an electric or buy a pickup to install on your acoustic, so you get the best of both worlds! hope this helped!

[@laceycook4935]

I really like your videos! They make me feel encouraged about learning violin. I've been practicing twinkle twinkle little star for 3 days. I think I sound better, but my cat won't hang out with me when he sees the violin case open up! I was just noticing how dusty the violin gets after I play, I'm so glad you uploaded this video! I didn't know how to clean it but now I understand. So excited to watch the next video!

[@LawByLaw]

How much have you improved by since two years ago? I'm curious :D

[@cassiflyn1575]

I'm glad that I learned a few things of how to fix it. Once he said to loosen the bow because if you don't it can break on the tip I actually ran to my bow to loosen it 😁😂

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

lol that is so funny! Now worries though, it is a common mistake with new players :)

[@marissaproffitt9603]

Just want to say love your videos super informative and helpful my high school was small so we never had a chance to learn a string instrument. So now that I’m in college I have the opportunity to learn a string instrument and it’s nice define videos online to help with that.

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

That is awesome! So glad the videos are helpful, and I hope your violin journey is going well :) Good luck with it, and remember that time and patience are your best friends!

[@TheMazzken]

Thank You the first video help me understand my violin.

[@keiththeoutlawfootballplay7293]

TheMazzken I hope I get one I want one so much I love them I think it is cool

[@jessicajimenez5054]

Really enjoying relearning the violin thanks to your videos! Thank you so much!

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

You are so welcome! So glad the videos are helpful, and I wish you all the best with your relearning of this beautiful instrument :)

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

If you are over the height of 5 feet, you will want a 4/4 or "full" size violin. The other sizes are usually for small and younger children.

[@thomasthedankengine123]

What if I'm 4.10? Will that work?

[@ertaitai8656]

Very useful lesson. Thank you.

[@michellemartos5406]

He was making a beat while cleaning the G string! it was a pretty good beat!

[@audreymccurley8562]

Michelle Martos I heard the same thing !

[@abandonedaccount1822]

xD

[@abandonedaccount1822]

i heard it

[@abandonedaccount1822]

it sounded like a guitar

[@kathytemoney3078]

WOW

[@brianadavidson9842]

Just bought a violin. Love these videos. You actually crack some jokes "don't want to cut anyone when you hug them" lol I literally went and cut my nails. haha Thanks for these!

[@AyaChan8085]

Excellent videos!

[@caitroberts6161]

you are cool!!! you are good at violin!!!!!!

[@51mermaidclaira]

Hi Dillon, I found out about the rosin build up on the strings by myself. It wasn't sounding right and screeching, so I rubbed it off with a soft t-shirt. Thanks for the proper violin maintenance video! I really need to know how to take care of my dad's violin. It's an antique and stays in tune most of the time. I just need to make a small adjustment now and then.

[@chanteltkachyk7637]

you are a great teacher!! thanks for the help im very grateful

[@geoff-l3v]

Thanks for all the info. excellent stuff

[@jereogie]

Thank you for your tutorials! It helps a lot! Great! :)

[@sondoskloub8911]

The videos are so good!

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

Thanks so much! Ive been loving putting out new content!

[@phonelady61]

please remake lesson 2 no light and could not follow it thanks

[@terryandrews3477]

Thanks for the help

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

Happy to help! ☺️

[@DavePaolucci]

I’m enjoying these videos, I really want to learn to play.

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

Dave Paolucci very happy to hear that Dave! Thanks for the comment and I hope you are able to get a violin to learn soon!

[@DavePaolucci]

I want to start by learning twinkle little star, and simple stuff like that my goal is to be able to play the Devil went down to Georgia, Do you know that song???

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

Dave Paolucci you may or may not have seen, but I have a Twinkle Twinkle video on my channel from a few years back! Devil Is definitely a song on my list of covers to make though, will be making a video tutorial of it in the future!

[@jesslafia1]

Loving your videos! Thanks so much!

[@gedallyakolesin3860]

Amazing videos thank you so much!!

[@Stephens_World]

OWW!! Oh my gosh DX when you were cleaning the strings and it was speaking it made my stomach turn ow

[@sarimacfarlane9394]

Thank you a big help to me I am a beginner fiddler.

[@cindystull]

I am wanting to learn .....How Great Tho Art.....Can you please do a video teaching that song ?...Thanks if you can....Cindy

[@Mattdiaz86]

Thank you sir I now know what rosin is used for

[@xDARKMAXx]

Hi Dalan. Your Video's helped me really much. Thank you =)

[@YodaCM]

You are awesome dude !!! Keep it up..I am subscribing u and following you...

[@123jjfree]

Dillin I am just starting out please remake lesson#2 but this time turn on the lights

[@3daysgraceization]

plz.. whats the difference between electric violin and the classic one and which should i buy as a beginner

[@audreymccurley8562]

Also please teach us how to play how great thou art

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

Ill be posting more videos soon guys!!

[@umokay7690]

"Grow a beard.. even if you're a girl." Lol! Great vid, keep it up!

[@abandonedaccount1822]

xD

[@michaelbills3344]

Hi, Can you please make a violin tutorial for you are my sunshine. Thank you

[@identifiedunsub]

great videos man

[@sooth15]

Your rosin would last a LOT longer if you rotate it while you rub it on the bow. That's one of the best features of having a round rosin cake. I've never seen someone just wear a deep track down the middle unless it's on one of those little rectangular ones. You can also completely clean and degrease the bow hair. I've seen tutorials on KZbin that show how to do it, but you basically just take the frog off, and then wash the hair in I think denatured alcohol or acetone (check). After it's all clean, you rinse it, pat it dry, and reattach the frog. Some people do this when they want to clean off excess rosin, or because they want to switch to a different rosin. Worth trying, especially if you're already thinking about getting it re-haired. I would not refinish a spot like that on a violin either. It adds to the character, unless of course the varnish is getting gummy and gross from skin oils. Then I'd get it touched-up rather than refinished.

[@karlneice]

Thanks! You must be through school by now!

[@mexikanferrari]

Hi my name is Kassandra, I am new to the violin and i am on your fourth lesson. I was wondering i know I am not that far but i was wondering if you could do some videos on playing the beauty and the beast song "Tale as old as time". Because I know how to play it on piano and want to make a CD of me playing both the violin and the piano??? If not i understand completely thank you for your time! hope to hear from you soon!

[@MiraDaWulf]

Mom- "ARE YOU FILMING WITH A POTATO AGAIN?!?!" You- "YEAH!"

[@EzyoMusic]

It's just like me during finals: no focus.

[@tawniclark235]

I had this question ever since I got my 🎻 why do you need the rozen?

[@abandonedaccount1822]

its used to make it sound good

[@TheChickwithguns]

Tawni Clark the rosin makes the microscopic scales on each hair stand up. Yes, all hair has scales. When those scales are lying flat, they don’t grip the strings. Therefore, you won’t get any sound. Rosin makes those hairs grip the strings and the grip and release of each tiny scale causes vibration. Hope that helps.

[@rrain21]

Can you show how to tie the bandanna on the violin?

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

I pretty much just fold a square bandana over once in half into a triangle, an then tie the two ends under the violin :)

[@abandonedaccount1822]

i love the violin

[@MiraDaWulf]

sooooo, how do you replace strings and re-hair the bow???

[@sooth15]

Changing strings is pretty simple (see other KZbin videos on this) but re-hairing a bow is a job for a specialist.

[@abandonedaccount1822]

yah how they do dat

[@Cedarsea]

what is the size of your violin - 4/4 or smaller; I've got one but its only 22" long? not big enough? I don't think I can use it to practice to learn to play.

[@jennyswad1269]

Never rub the rosin like that on the bow. Use full length strokes on the bow. Check out other websites to find out why.

[@nkemchi2068]

How do you know a good Violin

[@melanienicholson2297]

I got one this on xmas

[@abstraktsonance]

ur a legend thank u

[@Annie-gk4mj]

Wait.... your violin was $1200? I hope cheaper ones sound the same then

[@TheChickwithguns]

Chubbypugs The sound is definitely different between a 200 dollar violin and a 1,000 dollar violin. I also think even as a beginner it’s better to get good strings. Strings that are rubbish can make a beginner sound worse than necessary.

[@camilojazzfernandes]

hahaha ... ur lots of fun ... hahaha

[@BrandonReign]

Dude you really need to start doing lessons. That would be amazing I bought a new violin and I started to watch these. Thanks :)

[@sam7on1t3]

do you keep the strings tight at all times, like even in the case when you´r not playing? best help i have found so far man keep rocking the violin and i will keep learning :D

[@golddragon860]

you should losen the bow every time you finidh playing

[@sooth15]

The strings should stay tight unless you're not planning to play the violin for a long time (putting it into storage).

[@pixelboom7446]

When should I roisin my bow?

[@abandonedaccount1822]

umm i think, every day u pull it out and dont put too much

[@stiveforbetter2414]

Hi Dillan, I am new to your channel. Hope I have the right spelling to your name (my apologies if I don’t). I wanted to reach out to you about your video - you had mentioned your violin cost $1,200. For a beginner, what price range do you recommend one spend?

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

No worries at all about the name spelling :) It is actually spelled Dylan! Any good beginner violin would range between $200-$800, the $1200 mark is more for intermediate/advanced players. But honestly it is not about the price, it is about the connection you feel with the instrument when playing it. When I wanted a new instrument, I had a company mail me 3 different violins to try. I ended up going with the the cheapest one because it had the sound i liked best :)

[@TheChickwithguns]

You might want to preface rehairing with something about the value of your bow against the cost of rehairing. If the beginner has a 30 dollar bow, rehairing will cost more than replacing the bow. It only makes sense to rehair if your bow is rather expensive...at least 80 dollars.

[@golddragon860]

I used to have a orange circular rosen:O, but i droped it and smashed it XD. but i have a new alice one :-3

[@wenmc1602]

what does it mean by 1/2,3/4, 4/4...I haven't really play nor learn the violin. im contemplating on it. pls let me know.

[@sinajalilirad6305]

how about the 4 lesson ?????? when are you going to show that to us ????

[@567DeadMan]

wait, uploaded on April 26, 2011? Please don't tell me this channel is dead :(

[@simonnjuguna6490]

thanks bra i like your lessons

[@Charzilian]

why do you have a handkerchief on it?

[@tanjavignjevic2633]

Is it problem for me to play violin with left hand.

[@MakeLoveWithMusic]

All violins are made to hold the violin with you left arm and the bow with your right arm. I have heard of people getting custom-made instruments that function in the opposite way though!

[@josep9016]

thank you

[@golddragon860]

i use amber to clean

[@kirstinhurdle7321]

I have been playing violin off and on again. How do I sound good like you? I watched your other video especially, the Happy Birthday video. Can you go slower when teaching the violin? I really want to sound good

[@waazaaawoop997]

Hey do you sound now? Cause one year passed

[@waazaaawoop997]

+H-Rown Scrub how*

[@nihaad77]

more videos plzzzzzz

[@golddragon860]

sorry i just checked i use orange rosen

[@MYSTIANAAAAAAAAH]

hi dillin

[@vincentmontoya1963]

2nd video was dark.... this video had light, but notice the lamp in the background with no lightbulb. hmmmmm

[@MiraDaWulf]

*Cleaning cloth

[@alexlawrence5033]

How mcuh does a bar of Rosin usually cost?

[@eliasmontoya5058]

Alex Lawrence 5 bucks

[@abandonedaccount1822]

any amount depending on the place u buy it from

[@abandonedaccount1822]

@@eliasmontoya5058 any amount depending on where u get it from

[@dawnnite4527]

your laziness helps us a lot!

[@dmaninthewall]

Is that what they mean by rozen up your bow in the devil went down to Georgia haha

[@Charzilian]

oh never mind i asked to early😂

[@reystation4570]

60 bucks for strings?? That's my violin price XD

[@wendyporch7683]

Sup

[@audreymccurley8562]

I’m going to be 12 soon I want to get a violin but$1200 there is no way😭

[@abandonedaccount1822]

go to amazon

[@abandonedaccount1822]

its cheap there

[@abandonedaccount1822]

only 60 something bucks

[@Sammy-do2vu]

I am an Asian I can't grow a beard!!!!!!

[@marcopilati7464]

Just italian, but English Proficiency certified. Yet, I do not understand a single word. You should not drink before making movies!

[@peoplehumans939]

Marco Pilati he's not drunk....

[@Trondset]

Worn instruments are sexy. I carry my guitar without a case intentionally to let it get dings and scratches.

[@candyrain3212]

ok....

[@abandonedaccount1822]

what the fuck

[@abandonedaccount1822]

thats weird its also bad