Violin 101: How to Prepare and Hold Your Violin and Bow for Playing

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Violin 101: How to Prepare and Hold Your Violin and Bow for Playing

Mrs. G.

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(21)

In this 30 min. class, students will be shown how to attach a shoulder rest, tune strings with a digital tuner, and rosin and tighten a bow. Students will also learn how to hold a violin and bow in resting and playing position.

Class Experience

In this 30 minute demonstration class, students will be introduced to different parts of the violin, learn how to attach a shoulder rest to a violin, tune strings with the help of a digital tuner, and how to rosin and tighten a bow. Instructor will also demonstrate and guide students on how to hold their violin and bow with the correct body posture in resting and playing position sitting down and standing up. Lastly, students will learn how to properly clean and put away their instrument...

Students will learn how to prepare their violin and bow before playing, how to hold their violin and bow in resting and playing position, and how to properly clean and care for their instrument after every use.

Homework Offered
Students will be required to practice what they have learned in class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

0Violin, bow, shoulder rest, strings, rosin, soft cloth.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Mrs. G.

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(21)

Hello!  My name is Mrs. G., and I'm from San Diego County. I have a BA degree from California State University, Sacramento, and am currently enrolled in a Teaching Online graduate certificate program at UC San Diego Extended Studies.

I have 6...