Category: Violin

Is it viable to learn violin (fiddle) well enough to play English Folk music without getting regular lessons?

I already been playing concertina for nearly 2 years and melodeon (one row and 2 row) for just over a year both of which I’ve learnt from books, dvd’s, youtube and the occasional workshop.
I’ve like to learn the violin (fiddle) as the more I get into english folk music the more I realize some tunes may be easier on violin (fiddle) plus I like the thought of not having to get a new instrument for every different key I want to play. I do know 2 people who play violin so i could get them to help spot any bad habits.
So any suggestions on good books/dvd’s to start with.
I’m quite happy to spend months just playing scales its the only way the concertina finally ‘clicked’ so I could play in more than the home keys.
Any forums or websites with resources you can recommend.

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I want to learn how to play violin is it too late to learn violin?
I have always wanted to learn to play violin ever since i was in middle school but i was never given the chance to learn violin because i was learning english and there was no space for music classes. But i really do want to learn how to play.

How hard is it to learn how to play the violin?

I’m 16 years old and haven’t had any musical experience in my life. But for some reason … I want to learn how to play violin. Badly. I’m just afraid that I might not be able to progress at this age without any knowledge of playing beforehand. Is it possible for me to learn violin, or do I have to start with something simpler?

Should I learn to play the violin or guitar?

For a school I am applying to you have to play an insturment. I narrowed my choices down to guitar and violin. I want to play guiar cuz u can play all different kinds of music on it, but I want to play Violin since it looks so much more different and not your everyday insturment (a lot of ppl play guitar.)

What do you think?