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Learn to read music preparing violin with Miss Laura, the violin teacher? Pizz: Pizz. is an abreviation for Pizzicato (not pizza;-) and means to pluck the string. A + sign means LEFT HAND Pizzicato. Moderato Moderato means to play at a moderate tempo or speed. This term sometimes modifies others such as Allegro moderato, which means moderately fast.; Crescendo: A Crescendo in sheet music looks can be abbreviated “cresc.” This string music terms mean to get louder little by little.

Viola: The viola is a little bit bigger then the violin. The viola string instrument is measured by inches no fractions like the violin. The viola is available in 14? – 17.5? but if you need a smaller viola, it is possible to put viola strings on a violin. The viola has four strings which are A, D, G and C.

Violin parts : Pegs – There are four pegs that hold the strings. The pegs and peg holes are tapered, so when tuning with the pegs it is necessary to push slightly inward toward the pegbox. When Holding the violin upright with the scroll to the ceiling and the strings facing you, turn the peg very slightly away from you (or up) to raise the pitch and the opposite way to lower the pitch. Hairs – Never ever touch the hairs on the bow. Even if your fingers are clean there are natural oils in our skin that will soil the bow hairs and prevent the bow from playing. The hairs are made of horse hairs (no, the horse is not harmed, simply gets a hair cut)

Miss Laura’s lesson plans include the submission of an audio recording for review. Firstly, you will send an audio file to Miss Laura via email. You can use any voice recorder on a smart phone or computer and email the file to Miss Laura. Then, you will receive personalized feedback from Miss Laura with an email review of your submission.

Choosing Lesson Plans over individual lessons will ensure online violin lesson success! As a result, you will see greater progress and improvement. With online Miss Laura’s online violin lessons you can learn fiddle tunes, pop songs or musical numbers. Also, get help with school orchestra music or even prepare for an audition. Miss Laura’s online violin lesson plans include an online video lesson with Miss Laura. You can choose lessons that are 25 or 55 minutes in length. Most important, the online lesson is an integral part of Miss Laura’s lesson plan. All you need is a computer and also an internet connection. Miss Laura uses ZOOM for all of her online violin lessons. Read extra information at Violin Technique Online Lessons.

How to change atrings? Having the ability to change strings is very important for all string players. Whether you are a violinist, violist, cellist, or bassist you can learn how to change strings in case a string breaks or you need to replace you strings. (Note: strings should be changed about every 6 months depending on how many hours a day you play). So, let’s learn how to change strings on your instrument.