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Violin Karate: Beginner to Black Belt
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(251 ratings)
1,729 students

Violin Karate: Beginner to Black Belt

Violin from the ground up!
Last updated 8/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • How to hold the instrument and bow
  • How to get a good sound, and what to do if it's not working
  • How to place and work with your fingers correctly
  • Fundamentals of good violin technique - essential lessons in every song!
  • Lots and lots of fun classical, folk and children's songs. Perfect for all ages!

Course content

8 sections136 lectures6h 35m total length
  • Where to Find the Sheet Music1:18

    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.

  • Equipment3:25
  • How to Hold the Instrument5:17

    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.

  • Pizzicato: Pluck the Strings!3:10

    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.

  • Using the Fingers of the Left Hand7:27
  • How to Hold the Bow1:24
  • How to Get a Good Sound5:07
  • Troubleshooting Tone2:32
  • Let's Play a Scale (Ascending)3:30

    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.

  • Let's Play a Scale (Descending)4:03
  • Hot Cross Buns: Pizzicato2:39
  • Hot Cross Buns: Let's Add the Bow1:32
  • Hot Cross Buns, Slowly1:38
  • Hot Cross Buns, Up to Tempo0:17

Requirements

  • You should have a violin, shoulder rest, bow, rosin and a case

Description

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!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to learn to play the violin
  • No experience necessary - build your skills from the ground up!