
The sheet music can be found attached to the first lesson of each belt, in the "Kata" lesson. This is true of all levels except White Belt; the White Belt sheet music can be found attached to the "Equipment" lesson.
Maintain your violin by avoiding the bridge and sound post, never dropping it; have repairs done by a professional, loosen the bow, apply rosin, and wipe the strings and instrument.
Position the violin on your shoulder with a shoulder rest. Snug the end button at your neck and bend your fingers with a straight wrist.
Learn pizzicato by plucking violin strings with the right hand while the instrument rests on the left shoulder; use finger pads and explore E, F sharp, G sharp, and B.
Develop a tone by keeping the bow parallel to bridge, using arm weight rather than pressure, and finding bow speed—not too slow or too fast—and position between bridge and fingerboard.
Learn to play an ascending major scale on the violin, focusing on precise left-hand finger placement, thumb position, and smooth transitions from the A string to the E string.
Master the yellow belt kata with a major scale, arpeggio, and scale in thirds, using open strings up, fourth fingers down, and walking fingers on the A and E strings.
Learn to play Mary had a little lamb slowly, placing the violin on the shoulder and practicing one and two on a string while following the instructor.
Apply the walking fingers technique on the A string to play twinkle twinkle little star with finger patterns 3-3-2-2-1-1, switch strings, and keep fingers near the string.
Perform twinkle, twinkle little star as part of the violin karate course, showcasing a beginner to black belt progression in a live performance.
Use the orange belt kata in D major, one octave, built on the same pattern as the yellow belt cotta. Start on the D string, and give it a try.
Violin karate from beginner to black belt, focusing on performance through the 'boil the cabbage' approach.
Develop violin technique through focused fingering on the E and A strings, using repeated 1 and 3 finger patterns and string transitions to build accuracy and rhythm.
Master the fiddle tune Buffalo Gals in a beginner violin lesson, practicing A and E string patterns, note transitions, and the A and B parts.
Advance from beginner to black belt in violin karate by mastering a Buffalo Gals performance.
Learn violin technique for go tell aunt rhody through finger placements on the A and E strings, using 1, 2, and 3, with varied bow pressure from loud to soft.
Practice the violin with slow, structured fingerings for Go Tell Aunt Rhody. Repeat first and second lines, align with finger numbers, and refine dynamics from soft to loud.
Learn to perform go tell Aunt Rhody on violin by applying beginner to black belt violin karate techniques, building precision, rhythm, and stage-ready musical performance.
Practice the ode to joy full theme slowly, following the note sequences in the caption, including the second half, to build phrasing and tempo on the violin.
Learn violin bowing patterns from long and short bows to circle bow, and master the a part, b part, and prime part across the E, D, and A strings.
Begin with a focused 1-2-ready-go sequence to kick off violin karate, guiding beginners through simple steps on a path from beginner to black belt.
Build violin technique and discipline through karate-inspired practice, guiding beginners toward black belt proficiency while preparing for a long-ago themed performance.
Learn to play Amazing Grace using bow slurs and double stops, practicing notes 1 and 3 on the a and d strings with smooth, slurred bowing.
practice Amazing Grace on violin at a slow tempo, using notes D and finger patterns 1 and 3 to reinforce bowing and intonation for beginners in a black belt program.
Learn to play happy birthday on violin from the D string, using first, second, and third fingers, with focused string changes, open strings, and name-based phrases.
Practice a slow play through of happy birthday on violin, starting with open g-string notes deedi and finger numbers 1, 3, 2, 1.
Tim delivers a new birthday performance, showcasing timing and expression through violin karate techniques for beginners.
Practice cripple creek slowly by following numbered fingerings and note cues, including e and E, with repeats and a clear part 2 to build violin technique.
Slowly practice this old man by counting rhythms and repeating E notes, moving through sequences like 1 2 ready go and E to E to build violin technique.
Master the cancan theme on the D and A strings with finger-pattern sequences and scales. Practice walking from finger 3 to 2 to 1, adding ending flourishes.
Learn the can-can rhythm on violin through slow, counted sequences, repeating 1-2-1-1-1-2-1 patterns to build technique and fluency.
Master the kookaburra piece at a slow tempo to advance violin technique from beginner to black belt.
Explore a unique fusion of violin technique and karate mindset from beginner to black belt, culminating in a confident 'row your boat' performance.
Master slow violin technique through a silent night motif, guiding learners from beginner to black belt in violin karate.
Slowly practice the spring movement on the violin from Vivaldi's four seasons, using note sequences and softer dynamics.
Perform the spring from Vivaldi's four seasons with focused violin technique and expressive interpretation, guiding you from beginner to black belt in violin karate.
Practice Brahms' lullaby slowly by following a numeric note sequence and focusing on low pitches, including the note E.
Practice the Arkansas Traveler slowly, tracing the A and B parts, with attention to notes like A, D, E and the use of slurs and repeats.
Explore fiddle ornamentation for the Arkansas traveler by adding drone strikes on the D and E strings, and practice slurs and rhythm groups to evoke an authentic American fiddle sound.
Practice minuet 1 from Bach, focusing on bowing patterns and precise fingerings. Focus on finger positions on the A and D strings, including third finger on the A string.
Master minuet 1, b part, through precise violin fingerings on the A and E strings, including high two and C sharp shifts, with scale runs and circle bow.
Master a B-flat major one-octave scale and arpeggio using a 1–4 finger handshape, with walk-throughs, scale in thirds, and a guided descending pattern in the black belt kata.
Learn William Tell through note sequences on d, g, a, b and e minor, with emphasis on ample bowing, consistent weight and pressure, and repeating sections to improve violin technique.
Develop technical focus and stage presence through a William Tell performance, guiding violin practice from beginner to black belt levels with expressive bowing.
Practice the b part of the Irish Washerwoman, mastering the sequence 2 2 3 4 2 2 and bowing across the E and A strings with blocking off and rock technique.
Execute a violin performance of the Irish Washerwoman, illustrating the beginner to black belt journey within the violin karate course.
Master the g major arpeggio in minuet 2, apply fingerings 3-1-3-2 on d and a strings, and follow with e and d string notes while keeping middle of bow.
perform minuet 2 by J. S. Bach on violin during a performance that showcases the violin karate course from beginner to black belt.
Develop violin technique through a performance of Minuet 3 by J. S. Bach. Advance from beginner to black belt in violin karate with this Bach Minuet performance.
Hello, and welcome to Violin Karate! If you've never played violin before but you'd like to learn, you're in the right place! This course will set you up well to continue your studies of classical violin, fiddle, pop, rock, jazz or any style of violin you'd like to play.
With over 125 bite-sized lessons and example videos, you can level up your violin skills in just a few, fun minutes a day!
Acclaimed multi-style violin and fiddle teacher Caroline McCaskey has decades of experiences starting beginners of all ages in a fun and engaging way, and setting them up for success in a lifetime of music making. Her background and training in the Suzuki method, teaching students ages 2 to 85, means she knows what WORKS. Rather than inundate you with absolutely everything there is to know, Caroline shows you only what you need to get you up and running. Violin can be difficult - why make it confusing by showing you stuff you don't need? (Of course if you have questions, be sure to ask!)
**There are no filler lectures or boring exercises in this course - learn everything you need to know by playing songs!** If you look forward to practicing, you're more likely to do it!
This course is great if you:
- Have never played the violin before, and want to make sure you're getting the best possible start with a seasoned, certified, yet FUN teacher!
- Already play a little bit, and are looking for a bunch of fun songs to play that are appropriate for your level
- Have always wanted to play the violin, but decided lessons were too expensive. (Private lessons with Caroline or other experienced teachers are $80/hour or more - this course is a bargain!)
Disclaimer: please note, this course is not designed to teach you how to do karate with your instrument. (We do not condone violin violence.) The belt system is used here simply as a fun framework to measure all the progress you'll be making!
Let's start playing today! See you inside!