| Playing the violin has been one of the most | | | | positions that go on those strings that will make |
| beautiful experiences of my life. Whether it was | | | | the notes. Next, comes the correct holding |
| playing a solo piece or playing in an orchestra, the | | | | position for the bow which will allow you to gently |
| ability to play a piece composed by Bach, Mozart | | | | glide across the strings and begin to make music. |
| or Vivaldi and other great composers is one of | | | | Once one learns the basics like how to hold the |
| the greatest accomplishments that a classical | | | | violin, the correct position of the feet, and how to |
| musician could wish for. | | | | hold the bow, you can go on to begin making |
| Although it is not one of those tasks that can be | | | | music. One very good place to start to learn the |
| learned overnight (unless you are a musical | | | | pitch are practicing scales. Yes, they may seem |
| genius), with practice and dedication you can soon | | | | boring at first but they will eventually help the |
| be playing pieces that will light up your soul. One | | | | violin player with tuning and correct finger |
| of the reasons why I chose to play the violin was | | | | positions (too flat or too sharp). |
| its soothing and melodic sound, one that I feel is | | | | For the beginning violin player some of the easiest |
| like no other. | | | | pieces to start with would Twinkle Twinkle Little |
| The second reason why I chose this stringed | | | | Star or Mary Had A Little Lamb. Simple pieces like |
| instrument was for the ability to virtually take it | | | | these will help in getting a sense of |
| with me anywhere I go. Even when I travel on a | | | | accomplishment and not one of frustration. If you |
| plane it's not a problem. It is not like a Cello, bass | | | | begin with anything more difficult it will only bring |
| or a harp which are big, heavy and bulky and you | | | | discouragement in trying to learn to play the violin. |
| certainly cannot take those instruments with you! | | | | Playing the violin not only gives me a sense of |
| The third reason was the ease of learning. I say | | | | accomplishment but has also become somewhat |
| "easy" because unlike a piano, guitar or a harp, a | | | | therapeutic. Those moments when I am stressed |
| violin only has four strings (G, D, A, E) and a bow | | | | or have a feeling of frustration I can just take |
| you must learn to use. Once you learn the four | | | | out my violin and it just becomes music for my |
| basic strings, then comes learning the finger | | | | soul. It has been one of my greatest investments! |