Simple Tips to Improve your Sound on Violin

It can be hard to get a good sound out of the violin, especially as a beginner. Here's a check-in with your basics along with some tips and exercises to identify where your problems are coming from, and how to fix them! Free PDF summary: https://judithteachesviolin.com/produ... Blog post with more tips: https://judithteachesviolin.com/blogs... Find open string and other beginner songs at the top of this playlist:    • Beginner Violin Play-Along Songs   00:09 overview 00:28 1: Basics 00:45 the bow on the string 01:07 shorten the bow 01:32 bow/elbow angle 02:53 exercise: silent string crossings 03:19 2: Straight Bows 03:36 how the arm moves 05:06 locked wrist 06:06 straight bow practice tips 07:47 exercise: silent bow placement/connect the dots 09:13 3: The Goldilocks Rule 09:50 3 variables of the bow 10:07 bow speed 10:43 contact point 11:22 bow weight 13:11 conclusion and further resources Sign up to my Patreon or become a channel member for early access to new videos, bonus content, and other perks:    / @judithteachesviolin   patreon.com/JudithTeachesViolin Or if you want to make a one-time donation to support these videos: Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...