Help Me Tune My Violin! (or Viola or Cello)
In this one-time course, students will be guided through the process of tuning their strings using the pegs and fine tuners and using a tuning app.
Hannah VW
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, students will be guided through the process of tuning up the strings of their string instrument. The teacher will tell the learner, or help them hear and decide themselves, if the string needs to be tighter or looser, and if the peg or the fine tuner should be used. Students need to have their own violin (/viola/cello) for class and know the parts of their instrument (pegs, fine tuners, string letter names), and how to pluck or bow the strings. For students on the younger end or with smaller hands, it may be necessary to have a parent available off screen to help with moving the pegs if they are too difficult for the student to move. Tightening the strings too forcefully or too tight can *possibly* result in a string breaking; the teacher will try to help you avoid this by coaching through all the steps gently, but is not liable for broken strings. Please message me if you would like a sibling discount for two learners signing up for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to the physical motions of turning the pegs and using the fine tuners, and also start to hear based on the sound if the string needs to be tightened or loosened.
Other Details
Supply List
violin/viola/cello
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The teacher will show the tuner app https://tuner.ninja/ on screen and teach students how to use it.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, My name is Mrs. VW.
I teach music and other classes on Outschool.
I have experience teaching orchestra, band, choir and general music in school classrooms and for private groups such as home school and fine arts organizations. I have over 15 years of experience teaching private instrument lessons, mainly string instruments and piano.
Our world is full of beauty and I love helping others tune in to notice, create and share beautiful things.
When I'm not teaching or creating music, I enjoy reading and learning new things!
Note:
If you are thinking of purchasing a string instrument in preparation for a class, you are welcome to message me about good quality but still affordable recommendations. Buying a too-cheap and poorly made 'violin shaped object' off Amazon or other sellers can result in frustrations with an instrument that breaks, is hard to tune, hard to play etc.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
20 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-2 learners per class
