Do you know the difference between plucking, bowing or striking a string? How about the difference between a nut and a bridge? Our experts at Expert Village will teach you how to get the most out of your stringed instruments. Whether you're interested in guitars, harps, pianos, violins or cellos our contributors will teach you about the intricacies of your instruments and how you can make the most of them, whether you play them for your own enjoyment or as a professional musician.
Series: Violin Bowing Techniques
Violin playing sounds best when the sound is drawn out of the violin. Learn how to draw out violin sounds with tips from a classically trained violinist in this free music le... more
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Series: Upright Bass for Beginners
Electronic tuners are helpful when tuning an upright bass. Learn how to tune an upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher. more
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Series: Upright Bass for Beginners
Use a moderate amount of pressure when bowing an upright bass. Learn how to play upright bass in 4-4 time with this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher. more
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Series: Upright Bass for Beginners
Play for two beats and rest for two beats. Learn how to play half notes and half rests on upright bass in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher. more
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Series: Upright Bass for Beginners
Playing spiccato is the term for a bouncing bow. Learn how to play upright bass spiccato style in this free double bass video lesson from a music teacher. more
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Series: Upright Bass for Beginners
Playing staccato is when short notes are played successively in the same direction. Learn how to play upright bass staccato style in this free double bass video lesson from a ... more
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Series: Violin Exercises for Intonation & Bowing
Practice regularly to become a better violin player. Learn how to become a better violin player in this free violin lesson from a professional violinist. more
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Series: Violin Exercises for Intonation & Bowing
Bow between the fingerboard and the bridge of your violin. Learn how to improve your bowing technique in upper positions in this free violin lesson from a professional violini... more
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Series: Basic Violin Techniques
When playing violin, wrists should stay straight. Learn about wrist position for the Ivan Galamian violin teaching method in this free violin lesson from a professional violin... more
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Series: Basic Violin Techniques
Don't spread out fingers on violin bow hand. Learn about the hand bowing techniques of the Ivan Galamian violin teaching method in this free violin lesson from a professional ... more
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Series: Basic Violin Techniques
Use anchor note when shifting violin notes. Learn how to shit between notes for the Ivan Galamian violin teaching method in this free violin lesson from a professional violini... more
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Series: Basic Violin Techniques
Keep fingers rounded when playing violin harmonics. Learn about creating harmonics with the left hand in the Ivan Galamian violin teaching method in this free violin lesson fr... more
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