Name: Violin Tutorial #1 - The Basics
Uploaded: 2021-04-01T22:25:29.000Z
Duration: 44 min 59 s
Description: This is our first tutorial, going over the basics of the violin. We cover how to hold the violin and bow, as well as the five Suzuki rhythms on open strings.

This is our first tutorial, going over the basics of the violin. We cover how to hold the violin and bow, as well as the five Suzuki rhythms on open strings.

Violin

With a PhD in Ethnomusicology and a Masters in Violin Performance, Kathleen teaches everything from Celtic fiddle tunes to classical concertos. Kathleen has performed with the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Indiana's Richmond Symphony Orchestra, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, the Reno Chamber Orchestra and has served as concertmaster and soloist for the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra in Newberg, Oregon. She has lectured at Indiana University, Davis & Elkins College, Miami Dade College, and George Fox University, teaching World Music, Music History, and Music Appreciation courses, as well as string studio lessons and leading a string ensemble. Her festival performances include International Celtic Colours Festival, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; International Festival-Institute at Round Top, Texas; and the Aspen Music Festival and School, Colorado. She earned her Masters in Violin Performance from the University of Nevada, studying with Philip Ruder, and Bachelors of Music under Kathryn Lucktenberg at the University of Oregon. Additionally, she studied viola with Yuval Gotlibovitch at Indiana University during her doctoral program in Ethnomusicology.

Violin Tutorial #1 - The Basics

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Fiddle

Viola

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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US Fulbright, NEA Grant, Aspen Music Scholarships

First in Open Class Scottish Fiddle

Certified Suzuki Teacher in violin books 1-10 and viola books 3-6. Studied at the Nashville Suzuki Institute, the North Carolina Suzuki Institute, the University of Tennessee Suzuki Institute, and with James Hutchins, Nancy Jackson, Ed Sprunger, April Losey, and Teri Einfeldt.

Suzuki Violin Teacher

Festivals include International Celtic Colours Festival, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia;International Festival-Institute at Round Top, Texas; Aspen Music Festival and School, Colorado. Performance experience includes: Fort Smith Symphony, Miami Symphony Orchestra, Ars Flores Symphony Orchestra, Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, Cape Breton Chamber Orchestra, Lafayette Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Richmond Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Reno Symphony Orchestra, Reno Chamber Orchestra, Newport Oregon Chamber Orchestra. Teaching experience includes: Miami Dade College, George Fox University, Davis & Elkins College, Indiana University, University of Nevada.

Symphonic Violinist

With a PhD in Ethnomusicology and a Masters in Violin Performance, I love teaching everything from Celtic fiddle tunes to classical concertos. I am a Suzuki certified instructor and registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Kathleen is the best!  She is patient and she encourages me every step of the way!

Kathleen is a great teacher and very patient. I can hear her words of encouragement in my head long after the session has ended. Thank you, Kathleen. From Mark from Australia.

She knows so much about the background of the music which is fascinating to me! She went over everything and also made some music tapes for me to listen to. I really enjoyed our short time t

so patient and awesome.  Kathleen always makes me feel good about myself and my playing   .  Super instructor.

Kathleen is an amazing. My daughter adores her. Kathleen is very patient, supportive and is a phenomenal at her craft.  My daughter is making great stides and always looks forward to her lessons. I would highly recommend that you choose Kathleen as your instructor, to help guide you on your musical journey. You will be very happy that you did.

always new and exciting!  always more to learn.

Kathleen is so very encouraging and helpful no matter what problem  I'm having.  Love my lessons!!!!!

always, without fail, the highlight of my week. No matter how miserable the weather, how cruel outrageous fortune,  Kathleen is like going on a wonderful ride in a meadow a t full galllop.

always wonderful. I learn something new every week, and even when I am terrible, KL finds something encouraging to say.  I always end up smiling.

I look forward to my lesson and I am always rewarded by another joyful session.  KL is just the best

In this video, we will explore the three most common places to avoid squeaking on your violin: left hand finger pressure, bow placement, and slurs across the strings during string crossings. 

How To Avoid The Squeak

This video shows where to place your fingers on the fingerboard and what notes the produce in the red finger pattern. 

Notes In First Position

This video demonstrates three systems for playing in tune on a violin. The first method uses a color-coded finger pattern system for quickly recognizing whole and half steps in the left hand. The second system cross-references pitches with open strings. The third method of fine tuning uses a chromatic tuner to refine trouble spots.

How to Play In Tune on the Violin

This video introduces the first piece in Suzuki Book Two, Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus and the Tonalization melody.

Violin Tutorial #19 - Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus 

This video introduces the final piece, Gossec's Gavotte, of Suzuki Book One. We'll explore new techniques including pizzicato, string crossings, and the new D# finger pattern.

Violin Tutorial #18 - Gossec Gavotte

This video introduces Robert Schumann's "Happy Farmer" theme and the use of the hooked bowing pattern.

Violin Tutorial #17 - The Happy Farmer

This video introduces Bach's Minuet No. 3, and includes a review of the G Major scale and arpeggios. We'll also review Bach Minuets 1 and 2, and the Suzuki Etude.

Violin Tutorial # 16 - Minuet No. 3

This video will introduce J.S. Bach's Minuet No. 2 that is found in Suzuki Book One Violin. We'll also review the G Major two octave scale and arpeggios.

Violin Tutorial #15 - Minuet No. 2

This video will introduce Bach's Minuet No. 1, the new waltz bowing pattern, and the G Major two octave scale and arpeggios.

Violin Tutorial #14 - Minuet No. 1

This video is an introduction to the G Major 2 octave scale, the Low 2 Finger Pattern, and the Suzuki Book One Etude.

Violin Tutorial #13 - Etude

This video introduces the Suzuki Andantino, as well as D major scales and arpeggios. We'll review previous pieces and explore the new low two finger pattern.

Violin Tutorial #12 - Andantino

Introduction to Allegretto and Finger Exercise No. 1. This piece focuses on playing mostly on the D string.

Kathleen L.

Violin Tutorial #1 - The Basics

Kathleen's Violin videos

How To Avoid The Squeak

Notes In First Position

How to Play In Tune on the Violin

Violin Tutorial #19 - Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus

Violin Tutorial #18 - Gossec Gavotte

Violin Tutorial #17 - The Happy Farmer

Violin Tutorial # 16 - Minuet No. 3

Violin Tutorial #15 - Minuet No. 2

Violin Tutorial #14 - Minuet No. 1

Violin Tutorial #13 - Etude

Violin Tutorial #12 - Andantino

Violin Tutorial #11 - Allegretto

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