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!47,046 442
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.12,664 326
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!6,870 134
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.16,138 166
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.3,786 85
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.1,499 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.2,150 64
Tutorial for String Club AnimationsThis video shows you how to read the finger numbers of our scrolling tablatures on violin and viola.32,190 164
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.146 2
Tuning for BeginnersYou should tune all your strings every time before you practice. This video shows you how.43,286 263
Tutorial for A Thousand Years on ViolinA lesson on how to learn A Thousand Years. Topics: hand shapes, intonation, & bowing.100 2
How to put tapes on using OnlineToneGenerator.comYou should tune all your strings every time before you practice. This video shows you how.2,210 15
Senbonzakura TutorialA lesson on Senbonzakura as played by Lindsey Stirling. Topics: Shifting, string crossing, building speed.62 2
Scales In Rhythms 4 NoteIn this exercise, we group 4 notes together to increase speed and coordination.1,059 10
How to Tell if Your Bow is Straight. For Violin and ViolaUse these clues to tell if your bow is straight as you play.1,502 32
Two Oct G MajorOn the 2 octave G major scale, we focus on using the full length of the bow and low 2nd finger.725 7
Three Note Finger PatternsA slightly more complicated exercise to help with intonation and dexterity.799 9
Four Note Finger Pattern ExerciseThe final finger pattern exercise. It will train the finger spacings through the entire hand shape.1,633 14
Bow Divisions ExerciseThis exercise helps you learn to control the bow and pace it evenly.1,934 33
Two Note Finger Pattern ExerciseA simple exercise to learn accurate finger placements, speed, and coordination.3,668 47
Jazz Violin Without the SlidingA rare example of jazz violin that doesn't go overboard with slides2,946 34
360º Video of Berlin PhilUse Google Chrome browser to look around while they rehearse131,850 1,085
Sometimes it Snows in April, played by Christian HowesA tribute to Prince. Playing on an "octave violin."3,776 80
Amazing Grace Collaboration with AriellaAriella from Violin Like THAT! joins me in a quintet video.4,107 121
Comedian Michael Jr. WHY Do We Play Music?An important message for anyone pursuing their passion645,256 4,070
Joyous String Quartet - Shut Up and DanceIts an inspiration watching such young musicians play so well.27,750 487
Impressive play from the great duo Perlman & ZukermanItzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman play Wieniawski362,433 2,302
Ahn Trio performing Balakrishnan and Piazzolla.Modern playing for violin, cello, and piano112,127 823
Violin And Viola Duet By Perlman & ZukermanThe famous Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia performed by Perlman & Zukerman801,968 7,460
Toxic By Britney Spears Played By The Quartetto ArchimiaGreat arrangement of Toxic by Quartetto Archimia337,639 4,864
Slow Motion Violin StringHere's what is happening when you draw the bow on your string. Fascinating!284,413 1,078
Yo Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan, And Chris ThieleThree incredible pieces from their CD, Goat Rodeo2,551,702 30,634
Regina Carter And Ray Brown Play GershwinRegina Carter and Ray Brown wail on "Lady Be Good"453,084 1,859
The Father Of Jazz Violin, Joe VenutiJoe Venuti playing "I Want to Be Happy." Check out the bow technique at the end12,769 87
Have You Discovered Roman Kim Yet?Violinist Roman Kim. If I had 10% of his technique, I would be so happy!284,616 2,964
Funny And Impressive Playing From Quartet, Salut SalonQuartet from Germany, Salut Salon23,595,824 91,760
14 Year Old Joshua Bell Plays For Legendary Teacher Josef GingoldPlaying Tchaikovsky concerto at just 14 years old.253,410 1,868
A Little Dose Of Inspiration From Daniel LozakovitjVideos like this make me want to practice for hours!213,516 3,087
Salsa Violin From Orquesta AragonThis music is so much fun! The violin solo starts at 2:55.28,670 137
Anna Savkina, 12 Years Old, Plays WieniawskiThere is an incredible refinement in her playing for such a young age!90,915 531
Violin and Cello duet filmed through GoPro camerasBrendan and Sterling Elliot give a new perspective on performance4,267 35
Jyotsna Srikanth Playing Carnatic (South Indian) ViolinListen to the intricate rhythmic interplay!59,860 310
All-Star Duet: Mark O’Connor And Tessa LarkA simple tune played simply, yet it is absolutely gorgeous.60,829 387
Todd Plays a Quintet by Mozart.Here's a fun video project. I play all five parts of Ave Verum Corpus.3,352 124
