Lesson Number One for Violin or ViolaThese are the first basic skills you need to play violin or viola. Tune up, and let's get started!49,071 471
Vibrato on the Violin and Viola, Part 1Try both arm and wrist vibrato to see which one works for you. Then start the first vibrato exercise.12,972 331
How to Do Vibrato on Violin and Viola, Part 2We continue with the basic vibrato exercise, this time on the string. Watch closely for the right motion!6,978 135
How to put fingerboard tapes on your instrumentBeginners need to know where the notes are. This shows how to put tapes in the right spots on the fingerboard.16,668 168
How to Play in Tune Without Fingerboard Tapes. For Violin, Viola, Cello, and BassPart 1: Listening and muscle memory are critical for playing in tune.4,543 102
Getting the Bow in the Right Place. Handel Bourree for ViolinSometimes you need to play near the frog, tip, or middle of the bow. Here's how to decide and get there.1,552 39
How to Keep the Bow Straight at the Tip - Violin & ViolaHere's a simple exercise to solve a common problem: crooked bow at the tip.2,341 65
Tutorial for String Club AnimationsThis video shows you how to read the finger numbers of our scrolling tablatures on violin and viola.33,977 178
Tutorial for Spring mvmt 1 by Vivaldi (easy version)A lesson on how to learn Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Topics: shifting, hand shapes & bowing.161 2
Tuning for BeginnersYou should tune all your strings every time before you practice. This video shows you how.45,955 271
Tutorial for A Thousand Years on ViolinA lesson on how to learn A Thousand Years. Topics: hand shapes, intonation, & bowing.109 2
How to put tapes on using OnlineToneGenerator.comYou should tune all your strings every time before you practice. This video shows you how.2,271 16
Senbonzakura TutorialA lesson on Senbonzakura as played by Lindsey Stirling. Topics: Shifting, string crossing, building speed.69 3
Scales In Rhythms 4 NoteIn this exercise, we group 4 notes together to increase speed and coordination.1,084 11
How to Tell if Your Bow is Straight. For Violin and ViolaUse these clues to tell if your bow is straight as you play.1,593 34
Two Oct G MajorOn the 2 octave G major scale, we focus on using the full length of the bow and low 2nd finger.744 7
Three Note Finger PatternsA slightly more complicated exercise to help with intonation and dexterity.815 9
Four Note Finger Pattern ExerciseThe final finger pattern exercise. It will train the finger spacings through the entire hand shape.1,666 14
Bow Divisions ExerciseThis exercise helps you learn to control the bow and pace it evenly.2,012 33
Two Note Finger Pattern ExerciseA simple exercise to learn accurate finger placements, speed, and coordination.3,714 47
Jazz Violin Without the SlidingA rare example of jazz violin that doesn't go overboard with slides3,165 39
360º Video of Berlin PhilUse Google Chrome browser to look around while they rehearse136,678 1,120
Sometimes it Snows in April, played by Christian HowesA tribute to Prince. Playing on an "octave violin."3,905 83
Amazing Grace Collaboration with AriellaAriella from Violin Like THAT! joins me in a quintet video.4,147 121
Comedian Michael Jr. WHY Do We Play Music?An important message for anyone pursuing their passion711,057 4,458
Joyous String Quartet - Shut Up and DanceIts an inspiration watching such young musicians play so well.28,682 495
Impressive play from the great duo Perlman & ZukermanItzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman play Wieniawski376,375 2,559
Ahn Trio performing Balakrishnan and Piazzolla.Modern playing for violin, cello, and piano114,564 832
Violin And Viola Duet By Perlman & ZukermanThe famous Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia performed by Perlman & Zukerman868,323 8,279
Toxic By Britney Spears Played By The Quartetto ArchimiaGreat arrangement of Toxic by Quartetto Archimia347,482 5,121
Slow Motion Violin StringHere's what is happening when you draw the bow on your string. Fascinating!300,801 1,177
Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan, And Chris ThieleThree incredible pieces from their CD, Goat Rodeo2,719,002 33,569
Regina Carter And Ray Brown Play GershwinRegina Carter and Ray Brown wail on "Lady Be Good"455,697 1,885
The Father Of Jazz Violin, Joe VenutiJoe Venuti playing "I Want to Be Happy." Check out the bow technique at the end14,187 103
Have You Discovered Roman Kim Yet?Violinist Roman Kim. If I had 10% of his technique, I would be so happy!307,706 3,350
Funny And Impressive Playing From Quartet, Salut SalonQuartet from Germany, Salut Salon25,424,217 126,760
A Little Dose Of Inspiration From Daniel LozakovitjVideos like this make me want to practice for hours!227,256 3,393
Salsa Violin From Orquesta AragonThis music is so much fun! The violin solo starts at 2:55.40,986 191
Anna Savkina, 12 Years Old, Plays WieniawskiThere is an incredible refinement in her playing for such a young age!92,764 548
Violin and Cello duet filmed through GoPro camerasBrendan and Sterling Elliot give a new perspective on performance4,308 35
Jyotsna Srikanth Playing Carnatic (South Indian) ViolinListen to the intricate rhythmic interplay!62,188 325
All-Star Duet: Mark O’Connor And Tessa LarkA simple tune played simply, yet it is absolutely gorgeous.66,696 411
Todd Plays a Quintet by Mozart.Here's a fun video project. I play all five parts of Ave Verum Corpus.3,399 123
