How to play violin for beginners

See what the different parts of the violin and bow look like with our labled illustration of the violin

Welcome to Violinspiration! Learn how to read violin sheet music including violin tabs. Check out the chart with all violin notes in the first position.

Are you a first time learner looking to find out more about the parts of your new violin? Or simply curious? Either way, you’re in the right place. We'll cover every part of the violin and also tell you how to fix it if it breaks. It's important to...

Learning how to read sheet music unlocks a whole new world on the violin. This article presents violin notes for beginners.

Do you want to start to learn how to play the violin as an adult? I put together a complete guide to start learning the violin. Check it out!

Fantastic Finger Guides are the best violin, cello, ukulele & guitar finger guides for learning to play notes. Beginners improve more quickly with the fingering chart at their fingertips. The fretboard sticker or fingerboard decal leaves no gooey residue upon removal. Better than finger tapes. Easy install.

The best way to get the fingering tape for your violin is to create it yourself! In this article I present all the details you need to do so.

Finger patterns refer to the spatial patterns between the left hand fingers. Try forming these finger patterns in the air to gain finger strength!

I share my advice for adult violin beginners from the perspective of a violin teacher. I discuss setting realistic goals, the importance of regular practice, choosing the right resources, and the benefits of active listening.