You literally have all the answers to my problems.

You have taught me Sooooo much, even though I play the viola! I almost quit orchestra, because I felt I wasn't good enough to be in it. These online lesson type videos along with my regular lesson at school saved my spot in the orchestra and I would like to thank you for being an online tutor like this :)

thank you sooo much for these tutorials..... one if not the best violin/piano tutor on youtube :)

Lady teacher. We deeply appreciate your violin lessons. Because I play mandolin and tuning is the same, 40 days ago I bought a Cremona SV 175, which sounds pretty cute, and I can already run several classic bluegrass songs. The only drawback is that you still so pretty, I see first ecstatic the whole video, and only in the second view I do running the violin. That said respectfully. Best regards from Buenos Aires, Argentina, José Luis. God bless you,

i cant say when. My work load is always busy with running a channel, teacher and performing, so when i make videos i do a whole bunch and then release them randomly as and when so it depends when i get time do do another 'round' of videos so to speak

Indeed! My parents did a lot of gulping as i was growing up and you are of course welcome!

Hello, I'm starting from scratch. And right now, my playing frequently imitates the cry of a dying whale. xD Anyway, in the video, I notice that you rotate the bow along its length (from one side of the hair to the other) as you move it up and down. Is this something we should/could do? Does it help with some aspect of playing the violin?

Thanks for this link. First commentary on bow pressure I`ve seen.

well if you feel comfortable with the 1st position notes, then go ahead and have a look at it - it wont hurt as you can still be learning all the other stuff as well.

Done - corrected! thanks

If you say the hair even when tightened is still ver ver close to the wood and more so when you actually play, then it sounds like you need a new bow im afraid. Dont take my word for it as i cant actually see it as im only going on what you say. If you can post a picture on my facebook page (the online piano tutor) then i will tell you straight away.

Ako'y lubusang naliwanagan sa iyong tinuran. Ngunit ang aking natutunan ay hindi ko lubos na mauunawaan hangang 'di kita nakikita ng harapan.

Thanks. Very helpful! Now I know why it was skipping around on me. Was bowing to lightly lol

Do the points in the video not help? I need more information if not?

Your videos are very helpful! PS THANK U SOOOOO MUCH

Thanks- Mrs Sheridan

Thanks again yet another useful video :)

wow! thank you!!

You're awesome! Your videos are soooo helpful! I am taking lessons (in Canada) with a teacher, but I love using your videos as a complement or to address a specific question or problem between lessons. I am learning as much from you as I'm learning from my teacher! Your lessons are clear and I like that you don't touch more than one topic at a time. THANK YOU so much!!!!

keep the bow flat. This is something that you will develop in time, but something i do now after 27 odd years of playing. Dont worry about it as it will come naturally. I do it because a) i dont really notice im doing it now and b) i cant not do it! lol

Can someone please help me...when I use 1,2,3 fingers on d string it's fine... But when I use 4th finger on d string It produces stratchy sound Similarly when I slur second finger with fourth finger I apply same pressure on the string!

Thank you! I’m a heavy bower. Now to ease up.

When you add more pressure, it sounds more bluegrass than the classical sound. Is it possible both can be right, depending on which style of music you're going for?

Can you please make a video on where to put the fingers for, not all positions, but as many as you can like maybe up to fourth or fifth position? For people who would like to learn by ear and do not really want to go to any lessons? Thanks :)

that is a result of you not moving to the right angle for the individual string so you dont hit other strings. It doesnt sound like a bow problem to me.

i sure can!

I'm finding that I have a lot of tension in my left hand (especially the thumb) and I was wondering if maybe I'm pressing the strings too hard with my fingers? Do you have a tutorial or discussion about that? Thanks!!

and it would seem the only uk tutor I have managed to be able to find on u tube

Thank you! I’ve been bowing too light because my bow keeps slipping. Thank you for helping me to realize that!

thanks! on day 2!

On some pieces I use too much thumb pressure with my left hand and it starts to ache slightly. How can I correct create notes without clamping the thumb too hard?

Ok ive been asking nicely to see if you can make a video on the fingers after the pinky note and i havent seen a video on it yet. Can you please put a video on the other fingerings past the 4th and the notes to it?

Hi Alison, I am not getting the pleasant sound I want. I think it has to do with my bow. Compared to yours, mine does not have a 'gap' to place my thumb in and the horse hair is very close to the wood of the bow even if its tight. Just some pressure can cause the horse hair to touch the wood. I'm getting a very scratchy sound. Should I consider getting a better bow or do you think it just needs more rosin? They said they pre-rosin the bow extensively before sending it off though.

How much slack do I give violin strings when restring? If im restring g, i go to d peg, and sometimes I'll get 1-2 wraps and sometimes a string pop but if violin strings makers would make a 9 gauge set, 🤟🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Mm ba ba de Um bum ba de Um bu bu bum da de Pressure pushing down on me Pressing down on you my violin bow, under pressure" U know that one? Why u look very nice today, thanks for the vid helpful I'm presently looking into this myself like having a steady stride in the middle with a perfect tone and pressure was 1 thing I was wonderin about."Doin" 3rd position now yes exciting but I didn't wanna go on without getting the basics down like producin a good tone usin my Brooklyn Bensonhurst bow hold

I have a question ... How do you push ur fingers on ur note on strings while ur playing (You know how do you do the thing on ur left hand while playing a song?) 😅

Hi, I get this very high squeak when I am playing. It is really, really high squeak noise? Thanks for your help!

Hi I have been playing the violin now for 2 hours very fun . My bow is very arched ,not straight as yours

First, thank you so much for your videos​, they're helping me a lot in learning the violin. But something this happens to me and I dont know if it's a problem of my bow or the way I play. When in the same bow I play a note in the A string and then a note from the E string, the violin makes a very high sound, very loud. If you know what It is and could help me, I would be really happy :)

I have been having this problem and I am not sure if it's a result of my rosin or pressure. I have ordered Hindershine rosin and will eventually get the Pirastro as I have dominant strings. Also find it scratchy when moving onto other strings.

Are you going to do that soon?

Thanks this actually helped me! :D

The heavy bowing kind of reminds me of celtic/irish or folk violin tones lol. xD

thank you. it was helprul

oh heck no I'm not going into third position if my bowing is not 100% perfect I just won't do it!!! : ) you are too professional Alison but helpful lol Cheers.

I need help. My teacher is great but I was too scared to ask how I make my bow make sound. Because everyone seemed to know how but me. It was our homework to make prepare our bow to make sound. Idk how!! If you reply this would be a life saver I have a class tomorrow. If you don’t reply that’s ok because I guess I’ll have to face my fear and ask the teacher.

Well this explains a few scratches I heard

Your son should now be playing on something much better. The Stentors are great starters, but thats it and it will l only hinder him from now on. He will be playing and learning new techniques that the violin just cant cope with. You must get something in good time before the exam though as he will need time to get used to it. If you are anywhere near Suffolk, try Woodbridge Violins, mention my name and Russell with make sure you have something appropriate - call first though....

yes - sadly, thats very bonkers indeed :) He needs to try and dont go to a music shop where they 'order' them in as thats another bonkers thing people like to do! Search Google and see if there are any violin repairers about as they usually sell and repair etc violins or will at least point you in the right direction....

Does the wood part of the bow have to touch the strings?

Amazon is selling new ones for $45.00 its a great deal.

Hi Alison! I have seem to have just bought a G.A.P. Fretzschner violin bow and I seem to be having trouble with bouncing the bow, it seems to make sort of a crunchy and unbalanced sound when the bow hits the strings, and I already tried whipping the rosin off the strings, and I know that bow hold is correct, and I have a bent thumb in my bow hold, so I'm wondering if you have any thoughts?

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I want to practice violin, but my own ear wont.

try ebay - you can get some super super cheap and by super cheap i mean £30 or less!

anything lower than £500 is going to be a waste of time - the more the better. If he is serious then £1000. If he is only half serious (you know what i mean) then £800 and if he wants to be the next Nigel Kennedy...well...how deep are your pockets??!!

if only I could afford a violin.

Lol I’m soft af

you re simply too beautiful to play violin :-D