Violin guides

How to hold a violin bow

Thumb, fingers, pinky and wrist — plus the exercises that fix a stiff hand.

How to tune a violin

Fine tuners vs pegs, tuning by ear, and A=440 explained.

How to read violin sheet music

Treble clef, rhythm, key signatures, fingerings and bowing marks.

Violin finger chart (first position)

Every first-position note on all four strings, with high and low 2nd finger.

Why does my violin squeak?

Seven real causes of a scratchy tone — and the fix for each one.

Daily practice routine for beginners

A repeatable 20–45 minute plan: warm-up, tone, scales, pieces, review.

How long does it take to learn violin?

Honest milestones at 1 month, 6 months, 1 year and beyond.

Violin sizes by age and arm length

Full 1/16 to 4/4 chart, how to measure at home, and signs of a bad fit.

Violin posture checklist

Stance, shoulder, chin rest, bow hold. The setup pros come back to.

Beginner violin repertoire guide

How each piece builds skill, and how to practice it well.

Best violin songs for beginners

10 pieces that feel great, sound great, and build real technique.

Violin vs viola

Size, tuning, clef, sound, cost and difficulty — and which to learn.

How much does a violin cost?

Real price ranges by tier, rental vs buying, and the hidden extras.

Violin rosin: how much and how often

Applying rosin, dark vs light, and diagnosing too much or too little.

Violin shoulder rest guide

Types compared, correct height and angle, and signs yours is wrong.

How to change violin strings

The safe method, tidy peg winds, and how long new strings take to settle.