How to Play Violin for Adult Beginners
A 12-part course with Jennifer Clift
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Jennifer has had an extremely varied career - performing as a soloist, in orchestras and other ensembles and teaching all age groups. She is always open to new projects and experiences and is always learning – from the musical repertoire, from her... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 14 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 25
- Exercises 56
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102 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREEViolin lesson 1Free6 CQ
Learn proper technique for holding the violin and bow in this enjoyable lesson with violinst Jennifer Clift. Follow along and make practicing a pleasure!
with Jennifer CliftLearn proper technique for holding the violin and bow in this enjoyable lesson with violinst Jennifer Clift. Follow along and make practicing a pleasure!
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23 minViolin lesson 212 CQ
Learn violin string notes, and create your first sounds in this lesson for beginners. Learn pizzicato, start using the bow, and accompany a folk song!
with Jennifer CliftLearn violin string notes, and create your first sounds in this lesson for beginners. Learn pizzicato, start using the bow, and accompany a folk song!
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14 minViolin lesson 38 CQ
Begin learning the violin fingerboard, how to prepare the left hand fingers, how to place them on each violin string, and tips to help with proper positioning.
with Jennifer CliftBegin learning the violin fingerboard, how to prepare the left hand fingers, how to place them on each violin string, and tips to help with proper positioning.
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15 minViolin lesson 48 CQ
In this beginner violin lesson, learn 1st finger placement and notes on each string, how to write them in musical notation, and how to play "Chinese Lullaby".
with Jennifer CliftIn this beginner violin lesson, learn 1st finger placement and notes on each string, how to write them in musical notation, and how to play "Chinese Lullaby".
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13 minViolin lesson 57 CQ
Review the parts of the violin bow, then learn how to position the bow, and proper violin bowing technique to produce a clear, even sound through the stroke.
with Jennifer CliftReview the parts of the violin bow, then learn how to position the bow, and proper violin bowing technique to produce a clear, even sound through the stroke.
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21 minViolin lesson 611 CQ
Learn violin fingering techniques for playing the 2nd finger notes on the violin fingerboard, and play two short violin pieces on all four strings.
with Jennifer CliftLearn violin fingering techniques for playing the 2nd finger notes on the violin fingerboard, and play two short violin pieces on all four strings.
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15 minViolin lesson 78 CQ
Learn how to develop your violin bow technique in three time signatures, while adding three pieces—a Hoe Down, a Minuet, and a Jig—to your violin repertoire!
with Jennifer CliftLearn how to develop your violin bow technique in three time signatures, while adding three pieces—a Hoe Down, a Minuet, and a Jig—to your violin repertoire!
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21 minViolin lesson 811 CQ
Complete the violin fingering lessons with 3rd and 4th finger notes, notation, placement, and two violin practice pieces, including Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".
with Jennifer CliftComplete the violin fingering lessons with 3rd and 4th finger notes, notation, placement, and two violin practice pieces, including Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".
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17 minViolin lesson 99 CQ
Develop your violin bow technique with three basic bow strokes—Martelé, Detaché, and Legato—and a technique called slurring: playing multiple notes in one bow.
with Jennifer CliftDevelop your violin bow technique with three basic bow strokes—Martelé, Detaché, and Legato—and a technique called slurring: playing multiple notes in one bow.
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9 minViolin lesson 105 CQ
Learn how to tune your violin using both the pegs and the fine adjustors, and how to access the pitch for matching the violin string, online or on a keyboard.
with Jennifer CliftLearn how to tune your violin using both the pegs and the fine adjustors, and how to access the pitch for matching the violin string, online or on a keyboard.
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16 minViolin lesson 119 CQ
Learn three techniques from a professional violinist that can enhance learning the violin—visualization and EFT—and develop your mental focus!
with Jennifer CliftLearn three techniques from a professional violinist that can enhance learning the violin—visualization and EFT—and develop your mental focus!
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15 minViolin lesson 128 CQ
In this final violin lesson for adult beginners, learn to practice and play "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" for your grand finale violin performance!
with Jennifer CliftIn this final violin lesson for adult beginners, learn to practice and play "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" for your grand finale violin performance!
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321 min3-part Violin course12 CQ
If you're learning how to play the violin and looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer, add this trio of Christmas songs to your violin repertoire!
with Jennifer CliftIf you're learning how to play the violin and looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer, add this trio of Christmas songs to your violin repertoire!
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7 minViolin lesson4 CQ
Expert violinist Jennifer Clift demonstrates how to perform with confidence by accustoming yourself to an entire piece of music using the backchaining method.
with Jennifer CliftExpert violinist Jennifer Clift demonstrates how to perform with confidence by accustoming yourself to an entire piece of music using the backchaining method.
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10 minViolin lesson6 CQ
Do you struggle with stretching your fingers across the violin fingerboard? Learn techniques to help stretch your left hand further and play with ease.
with Jennifer CliftDo you struggle with stretching your fingers across the violin fingerboard? Learn techniques to help stretch your left hand further and play with ease.
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12 minViolin lesson7 CQ
Violinist Jennifer Clift demonstrates a method and series of exercises designed to increase the speed of your violin playing and simplify elaborate music.
with Jennifer CliftViolinist Jennifer Clift demonstrates a method and series of exercises designed to increase the speed of your violin playing and simplify elaborate music.
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5 minFREEViolin lessonFree3 CQ
Expert violinist Jennifer Clift demonstrates her method for “rhythmizing” the music, or speaking the music’s momentum aloud to help develop improved rhythm.
with Jennifer CliftExpert violinist Jennifer Clift demonstrates her method for “rhythmizing” the music, or speaking the music’s momentum aloud to help develop improved rhythm.
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10104 min10-part Violin course58 CQ
The violin is a difficult instrument to master, but the result is worthwhile! In this music course, violinist and conductor Michelle Willis teaches the basics of learning how to play the violin. First, find out which style violin is for you, then learn the anatomy of the violin and the bow. Learn how to take care of the violin, how to tune it, and finally, begin to play it! Michelle demonstrates fingering techniques, covers music theory, and teaches how to play a few simple folk songs.
with Teton MusicThe violin is a difficult instrument to master, but the result is worthwhile! In this music course, violinist and conductor Michelle Willis teaches the basics of learning how to play the violin. First, find out which style violin is for you, then learn the anatomy of the violin and the bow. Learn how to take care of the violin, how to tune it, and finally, begin to play it! Michelle demonstrates fingering techniques, covers music theory, and teaches how to play a few simple folk songs.
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12194 min12-part Violin course102 CQ
It's never too late to learn how to play the violin! Learn at your own pace in this comprehensive course for adult beginners—from properly holding the violin and bow, to playing Beethoven!
with Jennifer CliftIt's never too late to learn how to play the violin! Learn at your own pace in this comprehensive course for adult beginners—from properly holding the violin and bow, to playing Beethoven!
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18270 min18-part Violin course145 CQ
This course prepares total beginners to hit the stage with a repertoire of no less than 11 traditional fiddle songs, and the ability to play and improvise with other musicians. Anyone can fiddle!
with Pete MartinThis course prepares total beginners to hit the stage with a repertoire of no less than 11 traditional fiddle songs, and the ability to play and improvise with other musicians. Anyone can fiddle!
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10223 min10-part Violin course115 CQ
When learning violin, simple exercises, careful listening, and repetition are key to success. In this introductory course fit for aspiring musicians, discover fundamental violin technique and theory.
with Maestro MusiciansWhen learning violin, simple exercises, careful listening, and repetition are key to success. In this introductory course fit for aspiring musicians, discover fundamental violin technique and theory.
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321 min3-part Violin course12 CQ
If you're learning how to play the violin and looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer, add this trio of Christmas songs to your violin repertoire!
with Jennifer CliftIf you're learning how to play the violin and looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer, add this trio of Christmas songs to your violin repertoire!