Violin Lesson #7; String Crossing Pt. 1

1st in the series

Category:

Education

Tags:

• violin
• technique
• suzuki
• method
• todd
• ehle

[HarryHotspur100]

I've only watched two lessons so far but I'm already convinced that you're a superb teacher. Explanation and demonstration together with encouragement is a winning recipe for good teaching and learning. Correction. Excellent teaching. Thank you.

[professorV]

Thank you, HarryHotspur100.  A very kind comment which is much appreciated!

[sprizz11]

hello professor,i don't have words to describe how much help your videos are,THANK YOU SO MUCH..But, I have a doubt sir,I've been playing violin for the past few weeks and started doing great,thanks to your videos and my E string is making a screechy sound no matter how many times I tried to play,all others are okay..and I AM CLUE LESS,PLEASE HELP ME SIR..THANK YOU

[professorV]

Hi sprizz11, first look to see if it's a wound string.  Is there any damage? Next, look at where the string meets the bridge. Does it pass through a plastic tube? If so, the tube can muffle the sound if it projects too far over the bridge. If you don't have one, look for a plastic strip glued to the bridge where the string contacts the wood. Is it there? If not, is the string cutting very far into the wood? That could cause your noise. No? Perhaps you just need a new E string! Good luck

[TheOurvoice]

Hi Professor, I bought a new violin. But its not making any sound at all....I never played violin...........i want to learn playing violin... can you please tell me how to make sound... thank you.

[professorV]

Hi TheOurvoice, It sounds like you need rosin! Look for the little amber cake that should have come in your violin case. If it's new, you'll have an easier time if you scratch the top of the rosin with a pin or key, until the top is white. Apply the rosin by using long full strokes. If the bow has absolutely no rosin on it, it may take 10-15 strokes. Good luck!

[Missblondy11]

Thankyou for this! Without this video, I would have NO IDEA on what to do and my violin would be sitting in my closet!

[rty2ful]

you are my violin teacher love your videos sir thanks 4 everything

[ryandanroth]

Well, let the squeak unleash. Dorm room + twinkle twinkle little star. Muahaha! Thanks for all the help!

[kalibrador]

Great videos, great english also because my native language is not english and so I can understand each of your words. I'll keep watching to learn more, thx.

[goldrain0623]

i love u mang, i actaully learned something

[anthlulu]

i cant do it:(

[Kfreeks]

I'll definitely try that String bumping, it makes sense.

[svheavymetal]

Hi teacher! First of all, I want to tell you that you're very good at explaining. And I also want to ask for your help. I have a problem when I see that bow on the string, I can see my nose because it's too near to my eyes and it annoys me a lot. I think it's a problem with the height of my shoulder rest or my chin rest, but I tried many chin rests and many shoulder rest and I can't solve this problem. Is it necessary seeing the bow while you're playing?

[CarlocoxLV]

OMG!! I learned string crosing in 5 seconds!!!!! thank you very much .

[AtticusStount]

@HarryHotspur100 I saw these before I even bought a violin. Prof.V doesn't give us the false impression that it's an easily approached instrument, but at least it can be approached! I am still a bit afraid of my violin.