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How to Play the Violin: A Guide for Beginning Students
Paria Rahmani
TECM 2700
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Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………….……..….…3
Chapter 1: The Violin………………………………………………….……………………..…..4
Section 1: History……………………………….…………………….………………………..…..4
Section 2: The Violin and You…………………………….……………….……………….…..….4
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics………………………………………….……….……….….…..5
Section 1: Materials Every Beginning Violinist Needs……………….…………….………...…....5
Section 2: Parts of the Violin……………………………….………………………….……..….....6
Section 3: Parts of the Bow…………………………….…………..…………………………….…7
Section 4: How to Hold Your Violin…………………………………………………………........10
Section 5: How to Hold a Bow………………………………………………………………….…10
Section 6: How to Put Rosin on Your Bow……………………………………………….........….11
Chapter 3: Tuning………………………………………………………………………..........….12
Section 1: Introducing the Four Main Strings…………………………………………...…….…...12
Section 2: Tuning Materials……………….……………………………………………………......12
Section 4: How to Tune Using the Pegs and Knobs.....................................................................….13
Chapter 4: Reading Music………………………………………………………………….….....14
Section 1: Parts of Sheet Music……………………………………………………………….…....14
Section 2: Different Types of Notes……………………………………………………..…………15
Section 3: Time Signatures…………………………………………….………………….……......16
Chapter 5: Playing Music…………………………………………………………..……….…....17
Section 1: Notes on Each Line and Space of the Music Staff………………………………...........17
Section 2: Notes on Each String…………………………………………………………………....18
Section 3: Open Strings………………………………………………………………….…………18
Section 6: Key Signatures…………………………………………………………………….….....18
Section 7: Simple Scales…………………………………………………………………………....19
Section 5: How to Use the Violin and Bow Together to Play Music.………………………….…...20
Chapter 6: Caring For Your Violin……………………………………………………….…...…21
Section 1: Putting the Violin Away……………………………………………………………..…..21
Section 2: Putting the Bow Away…………………………………………………...........................21
Section 2: Cleaning and Storage……………………………………………………………….……21
Works Cited…………………………………………………………………………………….......22
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Introduction
I love the violin. My father loved the violin too, and taught himself how to play it when he was around
my age. I grew up with instruments all around me, which only added to my curiosity. My father pushed
me into the orchestra program at school, where at first I was hesitant. I enrolled in my school’s orchestra
when I was in seventh grade with the intention of playing the violin and I didn’t know a single thing
about it, much less how to play it. Since sixth grade (where you, the reader is right now) is the year when
orchestra teachers help students learn the basics, I didn’t get any help with learning how to play. I walked
into my seventh grade orchestra class with my tattered violin case and zero experience. My teacher was
busy with the other students who already knew the fundamentals, so I was forced to teach myself using a
tape and a book. During each class period, I sat in a practice room by myself and used a book to learn. It
was a long, lonely, difficult, and often times painful process, but I finally got to the speed of my
classmates and began playing with them. I learned to play by ear and soon found out how easy it was if
you practice. I continued with orchestra throughout middle school and high school, and I even joined a
fiddle group where I got to play with a group all around the state. I am truly glad I stuck it out and learned
to play because it has really changed my life. I now have something that will always make me happy and
I have made some lifelong friends when I was in orchestra and fiddle group. I know how difficult it is,
but I also know how rewarding it can be, which is why I’d like to help students just like you.
The violin is a great instrument. Learning to play the violin can prove to be extremely rewarding in and of
itself. Playing music is not only fun, but can also help with other aspects of life, including
 Schoolwork
 Brain function
 Hand-eye coordination
 Sports
 Many More!
I have seen that most students cringe at the thought of having to learn and practice an entirely new
subject, especially if that subject can be challenging and requires hours and hours of practice. This manual
is written for students who need help with the basics in addition to what they learn in class from your
teacher. This can also help if you would like to be ahead of your school’s orchestra. If you follow along
with this book, you’ll be showing off to your friends and orchestra teacher in no time!
About This Book:
This book is organized into chapters. These chapters are then organized into sections, each written with
everything you need to know about starting with the basics of the violin. While this book doesn’t get into
the complicated fingerings and music, it does help with learning the fundamentals.
This manual also includes multiple graphics and pictures every so often to serve as visuals to the
descriptions.
Simple scales and music will be available to hear and watch online on this books supplement.
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Chapter 1: The Violin
History
The first traces of a violin were believed to be around the 16th century in Europe, mostly around Italy. The
style of the violin was most likely modeled after the lira da braccio, an instrument from the renaissance
period. The actual “inventor” of the violin is still unknown
and is still open to discussion among many musicians,
composers, and historicists.
At first, the violin was very unpopular. With composers such
as Johann Sebastian Bach and Mozart during the Baroque
period, the violin began to gain popularity as a light, beautiful
instrument that is very versatile, meaning that it can play
short, happy pieces as well as long, sad sonatas.
Above: The lira da braccio
The most famous violin makers around that time were the Stradivari family. Some Stradivarius violins are
still around today and can be worth more than 1.5 million dollars!
The modern-day violin has changed dramatically from the models made back in the 16th century. Early
violins had a wider, shorter, thicker neck and the fingerboard was shorter. The strings were made of pig
and goat gut and the bow was stringed with actual horse hair. Thankfully, most violins today are made
with wood bodies, steel strings, and synthetic bow hair.
The violin is a very versatile instrument. It is capable of playing fast, jumpy melodies and giving off a
positive vibe, while it is also capable of playing slow, emotional pieces that bring sadness and emotion to
the spirit. It all depends on who is playing it and how passionately they are playing it.
The Violin and You
Studies have shown that playing an instrument can help with all aspects of life. A student that is in a
music program at school are seen to be just as good at school work and even sports. Learning to play an
instrument can keep you focused and grounded when doing other things like school, work, and chores. It
is important to keep your brain active during the middle school years, and learning a new instrument like
the violin can help immensely with self-esteem issues, school work, and overall well-being.
Yes, being in orchestra may seem dorky (people at my school called us “the orch dorks”), but if you
really want to learn to play an instrument, you shouldn’t let that stop you from achieving your goal.
With that being said, let’s begin!
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Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
Materials Every Beginning Violinist Needs
In order to follow along in class and this book, a beginning student should have:
A violin. Most students starting in middle school should have a
4/4 size violin. To find out what size violin is right for you, have
your instructor measure your arm when it is in playing position.
The longer your arm, the bigger your violin should be. Students
can choose to either purchase or rent their instrument.
A bow. Make sure that this bow is the correct size for your
violin.
A case. Some cases can be soft shell or hard shell, depending on
your personal preference. Hard shell cases can prevent damage
to your instrument if the case is accidentally dropped or sat on.
A shoulder rest. Shoulder rests might be optional, depending on
what your instructor prefers. These are helpful for keeping the
violin upright and still while you play. The shoulder rest goes on
the bottom opposite side of the violin. The grips should wrap
around the sides of the body snug.
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Rosin. This sticky substance helps the bow get a good grip on
the strings. This should be stored in a cool, dry place.
Parts of the Violin
The violin has many different parts. However, these parts and their functions are not difficult to
memorize. The parts of the violin are as follows:
Scroll - This is the very top of the violin.
Pegs – There are four pegs total. These are known as coarse adjustment for tuning the strings. Each of the
four strings has its own peg, hence there being four at the top. Two are on the left side and two are on the
right side.
Neck - This part of the violin is meant to be held and supported with the left hand. The very top of the
neck is called the Nut. The lower part of the neck is where the bow is placed.
Fingerboard – The fingerboard is the upper part of the neck. This is where the fingers should go when
playing and changing the notes.
Strings – The strings are vital to the violin. Without them, there would be no sound! The strings are
placed in order from left to right, lowest to highest. More information on the strings can be found in
chapter three.
Body – The body of the violin is what helps bring out the sound. The sound from the strings bounces off
the insides of the body and help to produce a rich, vibrant sound.
F- Hole – There are two f-holes on the body of the violin; one on the left and one on the right. These holes
are named by the way they are shaped: like the letter f. These holes help the sound to escape the violin.
Bridge – The strings are stretched over this wooden piece below the fingerboard. This is an important part
of the violin because the strings must be tight so that sound can radiate.
Tuning Knobs – These small knobs are located near the bottom of the violin body. These knobs are used
for fine tuning and can be used in addition with the pegs.
Tailpiece – This part of the violin keeps the strings and knobs in place.
Chin rest – Like the name says, this is where you rest your chin while the violin is in playing position.
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Parts of the Bow
Stick – This is the majority of the bow. The stick is normally made of wood.
Tip – The tip of the bow is slightly pointed.
Pad – The pad is usually made out of rubber and is used as a grip for your fingers.
Frog – The frog is a rectangular piece which is used to balance out the weight of the bow. Beginners place
their thumb on the bottom of this piece while learning to hold a bow. More advanced players place their
thumb in between the stick and the frog.
Screw – This is located on the very end of the bow. Turning the screw makes the bow hairs tighter and
looser.
Labeled Diagrams of both the violin and the bow can be found on the next two pages.
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Scroll
Peg
Neck
Fingerboard
Strings
Body
F-Hole
Bridge
Tuning Knobs
Tailpiece
Chin Rest
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Tip
Stick
Pad
Screw
Bow Hair
Frog
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How to Hold Your Violin
Learning to hold your instrument correctly is crucial. The right instrument and bow hold can change the
way your violin sounds completely.
Instructions for Putting the Violin in Playing Position:
1. Always treat your instrument with care and respect.
2. Hold your violin in your left hand with your fingers either
wrapped around the neck or the top of the body.
3. Lift the violin and put it to your neck. Your chin should
rest nicely on the chin rest.
4. You are now in proper playing position.
Above: Playing Position
Instructions for Placing the Violin in Rest Position (sitting and standing):
1. Always treat your instrument with care and respect.
2. Sit down. You should be sitting on the very edge of your chair. Your feet
should be placed together firmly on the ground.
3. Hold the violin with your left hand around the neck firmly and place the
bottom on your thigh while sitting.
4. Move your hand and place it on the top of the body of the violin.
5. You are now in sitting rest position.
6. Stand up. With the left hand still firmly around the neck, tuck the violin
underneath your right arm. Make sure that the strings are facing outward.
7. You are now in standing rest position.
Above: Standing Rest Position
How to Hold Your Bow
Learning to hold the bow properly is also very important. The bow is the main component of making
sound come out of the violin itself. This might be a bit challenging, but with the right amount of practice,
it can be done easily and correctly every single time.
Instructions on How to Hold a Bow:
1. Always treat your bow with delicacy and respect.
2. With your right hand, place your thumb in the curve
underneath the pad and above the frog.
3. Curve your fingers.
4. Place your index finger on the pad.
5. Next, place your middle and ring finger next to your index
finger. Make sure your fingers are curved!
6. Finally, gently place your pinky on the top of the screw.
7. You are now holding the bow properly.
Above: Bow Hold
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Now that you have learned how to properly hold a violin and a bow, it is now time to show you how to
hold them together.
Instructions on How to Hold a Violin and a Bow Simultaneously
(Playing Position):
1. With your left hand, lift your violin and put it to your neck,
with your fingers curved around the fingerboard.
2. With your right hand, grip your bow in the proper position.
3. Gently lift your right arm and place the bow hair on the empty
space of the violin between the neck and the bridge.
4. Make sure that your left wrist is not too tight or you will
damage the strings.
5. Make sure that your bow wrist is loose and flexible.
6. Keep your back straight and your neck upright.
7. You are now in playing position
Above: Playing Position
How to Put Rosin on Your Bow
Rosin is extremely vital for your bow’s durability. Rosin is a sticky
substance that is rubbed on the bow hairs to help the hairs grip and stick to
the strings. This allows the bow to bring out a crisp, vibrant sound from the
violin. Rosin can be all different shapes, sizes, and colors. It is usually sold
with a case and a cloth surrounding it.
Instructions on How to Put Rosin on Your Bow:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Take the rosin out of its box.
Unwrap the cloth around the rosin if there is one.
Hold your bow in playing position in your left hand.
Hold the rosin in your right hand.
In a sliding motion, slowly and gently rub the rosin up
and down the hairs of your bow.
Repeat this several times from tip to frog, frog to tip
until you feel the hairs are coated.
To test this out, place the bow on the strings. If it
sticks slightly, you are done.
Wrap up the rosin and put it back in its box.
Always store your rosin in a cool, dry place.
Make sure to always keep your rosin in a safe place
where it will not shatter. Rosin is very delicate and
may break if dropped.
Above: Rosining a Bow
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Chapter 3: Tuning Your Violin
Introducing the Four Main Strings
Every violin has four strings of varying size and sound. They are, in order from left to right, lowest to
highest:
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

The G-string, a wide string with a very low sound
The D-string, a medium size string with a mellow
sound
The A-string, a narrow string with a higher sound
The E-string, a very thin string with the highest sound
Above: String Order
Tuning Materials
Every good musician should own an electronic tuner. Your teacher will not be there all the time to do it
for you! They are useful and extremely simple to use. They can be of all shapes and sizes, but they are all
similar in function.
Electronic Tuner
Clip-On Tuner
Whenever you play a string on your violin (either the G, D, A, or E string), the tuner automatically picks
it up and tells you exactly what string is being played. You will know if it is tuned properly if the needle
is exactly in the middle, as shown below:
How to
Knobs
Tune Using the Pegs and
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TUNING TIP
Your orchestra teacher may always tune for you like mine did, but it really helps to
learn how to tune your instrument yourself for the long run. Again, this might take
some practice, but it is worth it if you plan on playing the violin beyond middle and
high school.
Tuning is an art form. You must be gentle and patient. Most students get frustrated
and make mistakes. However, these instructions should help to ease some of the pain.
Tuning and I had a very bad
relationship when I was a
beginner like yourself.
I didn’t know how to tune
properly, and so I basically
guessed on how to do it. I
was with my friends in a
practice room and my Astring was really out of
tune. I thought it was no big
deal and I grabbed the peg
and turned it really hard.
What happened, you ask?
Well, the string broke and
popped off.
The worst part? The string
hit me in the face! That hurt
so bad.
Plus, I had to sit out of
orchestra practice that day.
My teacher was really
annoyed.
So, the moral of the story is
that you should always be
careful when tuning with
the pegs. If you feel like
you cannot do it right,
always tell your orchestra
teacher and have them show
you.
How to Tune Your Violin Using the Pegs and Knobs:
1. Always treat your instrument with respect.
2. Get either an electric tuner or a recording.
3. Figure out which string you need to tune. A
diagram of the pegs and their matching
strings can be found at the right.
4. Before you even touch any of the pegs, see if
you can tune the string using only the small
knob (found at the top of the tailpiece and
further down the bridge).
5. If you can’t tune it with the small knob,
loosen the knob (found at the top of the
tailpiece and further down the bridge) all the
way until the string looks loose.
Now, you will need to be extremely careful
for these next few steps. Grip the peg of the
string you want to tune. This is done with
your thumb facing you and your index finger
on the opposite side.
6. To make the string tighter, turn the knob away
from you.
7. It might be a bit hard to turn, but push until
you can hear a pop and see the knob turn. Stop
after this happens.
8. Use the electronic tuner to see how close the
sound is to the actual tuning.
9. If it is still too high or too low, use the knobs
to fine tune the sound.
10. Check the string with the electronic tuner to
make sure that the string is tuned.
11. Tune all other strings using this same method.
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Chapter 4: Reading Music
I learned the violin by ear while also learning how to read music at the same time. Reading music can
seem scary, but once you break everything down, it becomes quite simple. Your instructor or orchestra
teacher is probably in the process of explaining how to read music and teaching you how to sight-read,
but this part of the guide will try to explain it to you in much simpler terms (just in case your teacher went
a bit fast like mine did). You should be familiar with these terms and diagrams already.
Parts of Sheet Music
Music has many different parts to it. Here are the basics, in diagram form:
Composer or Arrangers
Name
Song Title
Time Signature
Key
Signature
“Down Bow”
Treble Clef
Measure
Rest
Eighth Note
Staff
Quarter Note
I know that looks really overwhelming, but don’t worry! We are going to go through each part together.
Also know that we have not yet gone over individual notes, letter note names and where they correspond
to on the line of the sheet music. We will go over that in chapter 5.
Song Title – This always goes at the top of every piece of sheet music.
Composer or Arranger’s Name – This always goes either below the song title to the right, or below the
song title to the left. It is usually found to the right.
Treble Clef – Violin sheet music always has a Treble clef on every line of sheet music.
Staff – A staff has 5 lines and four spaces that can hold notes of different names.
Measure – A grouping of notes on a staff divided by black bars.
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Time Signature – A time signature tells you what tempo the song will be in. For beginning students such
as yourself, the most common time signature is the 4/4 time signature, which means that there are four
beats per measure.
Key Signature – A key signature tells you what key the song will be in. We will go over different keys
later in this chapter.
Quarter Note – This type of note is literally one- quarter of the measure, meaning that it is worth 1 beat.
Eighth Note – This type of note is played faster than a quarter note. It manages to fit two notes in 1 beat.
It literally means that it is worth an eighth of the measure.
Rest – Rests mean that you do not play for that beat.
Different Types of Notes
Again, you should already be familiar with these different types of notes, but let’s go over it again in case
you never want to ask your teacher again. These are the types of notes you should see in average middle
school level music.
Whole Note – worth 4 quarter notes. It
is an open note with no stem.
Half Note – worth 2 quarter notes.
Open note with a stem.
Quarter Note – 1 quarter note usually
equals 1 full beat. Also known as the
standard music note.
Eighth Note – Worth ½ quarter note.
Can be connected as well.
Sixteenth Note – Worth ¼ quarter
note. Can be connected as well.
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Time Signatures
The most common time signature in middle school level music is 4/4 time, which means that there are
exactly four beats for each measure. The only other time signature I remember seeing when I was in
middle school orchestra is 3/4 time, which means that there are only three beats for each measure.
In the next chapter, we will go over some more reading techniques as well as actually teaching you how
to play your violin!
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Chapter 5: Playing Music
Notes on the Lines and Spaces of the Music Staff
Now that you have learned to identify the parts of a standard piece of sheet music, it’s time to get a bit
more complicated. It’s time to translate four strings onto five lines. However, before we can do that, we
must first identify some note names and where they should be on a staff. A diagram is below to help you.
The notes found on each line of the staff are:
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


E
G
B
D
F
The notes found on each empty space of the staff are:




F
A
C
E
For the notes on the lines, you can remember them by saying Every Good Boy Does Fine.
For the notes in the empty spaces, you can remember them just by the word FACE.
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Notes on Each String
Each note on either the line or empty space on the staff corresponds to a spot on each of the violin’s four
strings. This is where you put your fingers and play the note. Each finger on the left hand plays a part in
this process, as shown in the picture below.
Open Strings
An “open” note means that there are no fingers on the string. Either the G, D, A, or E string is being
played by itself.
Key Signatures
A key signature is written right next to the treble clef and time signature. It tells you exactly what notes
are flat, which ones are natural, and which ones are sharp.
A flat note changes the pitch of a note to a half-step lower to what it normally is.
A natural note changes the pitch back to what it normally is.
A sharp note changes the pitch of a note to a half-step higher to what it normally is.
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Simple Musical Scales
There are two types of scales: Major scales and minor scales. You should already be familiar with the two
scales I will show you today. In fact, you should be practicing them every day during orchestra class. My
high school orchestra teacher was a huge fan of these scales, and would ask us to recite the notes in each
one off the top of our heads. So, if your teacher is the same way, it would not hurt to learn these scales. It
will also help greatly when you are learning to sight-read music.
The most common scales that I have seen in middle school level music is the G-major scale and the Dminor scale.
The sharp that is seen here is on the fifth line. The highest line on the staff corresponds to the F note
on the E-string. So, this means that every F note in this scale will be sharp, or one half-note higher
than what it naturally sounds like.
The flat that is seen here is on the third line. This means that this note corresponds to the B note on the A
string. So, this means that every B note in this scale will be flat, or one half-note lower than what it
naturally sounds like.
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How to Use the Bow and Violin Together to Play Music
Now that we have gone over every part of the music reading process, it is now time to touch on how to
physically play your instrument using the bow. Remember, the violin is a very delicate instrument, so you
must be sure you are treating every part of it with care.
Proper Playing Technique:
1. Treat the instrument with care and respect.
2. Tune each of your strings using the
instructions found in chapter 3.
3. Tighten your bow hairs using the screw on
the end of the bow.
4. Put a generous amount of rosin on your bow
using the instructions found in chapter 3.
5. Make sure your shoulder rest is secure.
6. Get the music that you plan on reading and
playing.
7. Lift your violin with your left hand and put it
to your neck in proper playing position as
shown in chapter 2.
8. Rest your chin on the chin rest.
9. Hold your bow in proper playing position as
shown in chapter 2.
10. Position your fingers on your left hand into
the note you want on the string.
11. Lift your bow and place it, hairs first, on the
area between the neck and the bridge, on
string where your finger is currently placed.
12. Make sure the bow hairs “stick” slightly to the string.
13. Move the bow up and down until you can hear a sound.
14. Read the music and change your fingers as such.
15. Congratulations! You are now playing the violin.
While this book does not go into very deep specifics and written instruction, it does help with trying to
grasp the fundamentals. Again, this book is to show the complete basics of playing the violin in case you
are having trouble with what your teacher is showing you in class.
Congratulations on learning the basics! Have fun in class.
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Chapter 6: Caring for Your Violin
Cleaning and Storage
The violin has its own special tools for cleaning and storage.
Cleaning Cloth – The cleaning cloth is usually a small, microfiber fabric
that removes rosin and dust from the violin body.
Violin Body Polish – This keeps your violin looking shiny and new.
Putting the Violin Away
When you are finished playing for the day, there are a number of things you must do before you can leave
class or your practice.
Instructions on Putting the Violin Away:
1. First, you must clean your violin with the microfiber cleaning cloth that should come included
when you buy your violin.
2. Rub the violin gently with the cloth, cleaning under the strings and the area under the strings in
between the neck and the bridge. This area gets dirty very often due to the dust from the rosin
from your bow.
3. Place the violin in the space of your case shaped like a violin.
4. There should be a Velcro strap that wraps around the neck of the violin. Fasten this strap in place.
5. Drape the cleaning cloth over the body of the violin.
Putting the Bow Away
Instructions on Putting the Bow Away:
1.
2.
3.
4.
You must loosen your bow. Leaving the bow tight damages the bow hairs.
Loosen your bow until you see the hairs start to move apart and dangle from each other.
Place the bow horizontally in your case. This is found on the opposite side of the violin.
Turn the screw on the bow’s holding place until it is perpendicular with the bow. This will ensure
that the bow doesn’t fall out when you unzip your case.
After you have followed these instructions, zip up your case. You are done for the day!
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http://www.blog.questmusicstore.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/korg-ca-30-violin-tuner.jpg
knobs
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/eb/Four_violin_tuning_pegs.jpg/701pxFour_violin_tuning_pegs.jpg
jingle bells sheet music
http://denleymusic.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/JINGLE-BELLS-violin-solo.jpg
different kinds of notes
http://guitaralliance.com/acoustic_package/note%20values.gif
notes on the staff
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/Notes_on_the_staff.gif
g major scale
http://www.the-violin-guide.com/images/G-Major-violin-fingering-chart.png
natural note
http://www.breenmusiclessons.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/naturalsign.jpg
flat note
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/5gIhAnA01e0/T69GZQGjj1I/AAAAAAAAAA4/SItYP9c18E8/s1600/draft_lens17841621module149500
628photo_1_1302615679Flat-Symbol-Clipart%5B1%5D.jpg
sharp note
http://i2.squidoocdn.com/resize/squidoo_images/590/draft_lens17843598module149513169photo_1_130
2659274Sharp-Symbol-Clipart.jpg
g major
http://www.fretlessfingerguides.com/images/ColorCodedMusic/Scales/gmj_emin_numbered.png
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d minor
http://www.sheetmusic2print.com/Media/Scales/Violin/D-Melodic-Minor-1.gif
Sherlock playing music
http://th05.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2011/246/4/d/virtuoso_by_alicexz-d48qgre.jpg
rosin cloth
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rWh-17%2BVL.jpg
Cleaning cloth
http://www.sharmusic.com/productImages/image.axd/i.1233U/w.500/h.500/Shar+Micropourous+Super+
Cleaning+Cloth+-+Untreated_R.jpg
polish
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/415P9vUeuEL._SY300_.jpg
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