Violin and bow care? Arco: Arco means with the bow and often appears in music after pizz. (pizzicato or plucked) passages of music. A tempo: A tempo (or in tempo) means to return to the original tempo or speed from the beginning. It usually shows up in music after a change in temp has occurred.; Crescendo: A Crescendo in sheet music looks can be abbreviated “cresc.” This string music terms mean to get louder little by little.
Viola: The viola is a little bit bigger then the violin. The viola string instrument is measured by inches no fractions like the violin. The viola is available in 14? – 17.5? but if you need a smaller viola, it is possible to put viola strings on a violin. The viola has four strings which are A, D, G and C.
Violin parts : Scroll – The violin scroll is mostly for decoration and is in the shape of a paper scroll. This part of the violin is unique to string instruments and is also found on the viola, cello, and bass. The scroll is usually hand carved and ads a beautiful touch to the violin. Ferule – The Violin Bow Ferule is a small metal piece that covers the hairs at the frog end of the bow. The hairs and wedged in place under the Ferule with a small piece of wood. The Hairs are not glued in so do not pull loose hairs out, cut broken bow hairs instead with nail clippers or scissors.
Miss Laura’s lesson plans include the submission of an audio recording for review. Firstly, you will send an audio file to Miss Laura via email. You can use any voice recorder on a smart phone or computer and email the file to Miss Laura. Then, you will receive personalized feedback from Miss Laura with an email review of your submission.
Choosing Lesson Plans over individual lessons will ensure online violin lesson success! As a result, you will see greater progress and improvement. With online Miss Laura’s online violin lessons you can learn fiddle tunes, pop songs or musical numbers. Also, get help with school orchestra music or even prepare for an audition. Miss Laura’s online violin lesson plans include an online video lesson with Miss Laura. You can choose lessons that are 25 or 55 minutes in length. Most important, the online lesson is an integral part of Miss Laura’s lesson plan. All you need is a computer and also an internet connection. Miss Laura uses ZOOM for all of her online violin lessons. Read additional info at Violin Lessons Online.
How to change atrings? Having the ability to change strings is very important for all string players. Whether you are a violinist, violist, cellist, or bassist you can learn how to change strings in case a string breaks or you need to replace you strings. (Note: strings should be changed about every 6 months depending on how many hours a day you play). So, let’s learn how to change strings on your instrument.