Violin Stars Free Violin Course Lesson 2 - How to Play Open String Rhythms

This is a free violin course for beginners by Violin Stars. There is an instructional PDF file that goes along with this lesson which can be downloaded for free from our website www.violinstars.com

In this lesson Kim will teach you how to play some open string rhythms. By starting with just open strings it allows you to really focus on developing your bowing skills before introducing the more complicated technique of using the left hand as well. Kim has been teaching the violin for 5 years and has taught private lessons and classes in local schools. She started the Violin Stars website during the summer of 2008 and has been teaching many students online since then. She has worked with over 100 students through her online teaching and has had excellent results.

Kim enjoys teaching and she loves to chat with others about music, so if you have any questions or would just like to chat, send her an email at zclipse@embarqmail.com

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[videobankireland]

the way you have chosen to teach is so wonderful. i am so much further forward just from watching your viids. don't know how i found them but glad i did. keep safe and happy and above all thankyou.. no matter where you are you have a thankful friend in the west of Ireland. you rock.

[Zclipse]

@videobankireland What a nice comment! Thank you for the compliment, I am happy to hear that the videos are helping you with your playing!

[LovelyAmberLight]

We discovered you on YouTube about a year and a half ago, and soon after purchased your course on DVD for me and my children. We love you. I'm happy to report that there is music in our home today. Without you we never would have been able to start. With ALL MY HEART, and great feelings that words cannot explain.....Thank You. Please don't ever stop.

[Zclipse]

@LovelyAmberLight What a nice comment, thank you for taking the time to write to me, I really appreciate it. I am so happy to hear that you are playing and making music! Your thoughtful words brought a smile to my face and made my day a little brighter. It means a lot to me, thank you for writing.

[FlyingBugels]

I don't know if you can really help with this, but I can't seem to find a comfortable place for my violin to be.. With the shoulder rest, it seems too high and hurts my jaw bone, and without it, it's kind of low enough, but it hurts my collarbone waaay too much... Any advice?

[Zclipse]

Also try different brands of chinrests and shoulder rests. There are lots of options out there and you may just need to experiment until you find which ones work best for you.

[crazymookey]

Your a great teacher and very pleasant to listen to :) hope i can learn the violin

[glenmann62]

Your the best teacher i ever had ,I think i will be playing in no time at all!

[YukiYumeDoki]

XD So glad I found this. I am getting a new one on Thurday. :) I havn't played since the fourth grade with was 4 years ago. :) My teacher was really mean :(

[YukiYumeDoki]

@gozaimas1 yea, if the bow is new put rosin on it for 2-3 min then you should be good.

[rythemdeep]

hi there, after watching this video it comes to my mind that i can learn how to play violin.... i am in UK ...can u please suggest me one good violin for beginners ,,.............

[tinkerbinker1]

@gozaimas1 You need to use Rosin on your bow.

[alliesweetie123]

o u just hav to rosin ur bow ... a lot

[gozaimas1]

I play guitar and piano when i try violin  i cant make a sound on the violin what I'my doing wrong

[joliesmeralda]

You are a great teacher! BRAVOOOOOO! I LIKE U SO MUCH! THANKS A MILLION =)

[amredeem1]

Your videos are very helpful so happy i decided to click on you. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. I am a beginner hope to learn a few techniques from you ;)