I would absolutely love a video about how to pick a violin.

@yopomdpin6285

4 жыл бұрын

step 1 : extend your arm over the violin step 2 : grabe the violin with your hand step 3 : pick the violin No need to thanks me >.>

@stephanielieb1486

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure picking a violin string for a note would be a task in and of itself.

@yopomdpin6285

4 жыл бұрын

@Jesse Segreti well go to a luthier, repeat the same step and don't forget to pay ! You're welcome, I love to help people !

@meganb.2249

4 жыл бұрын

The violin chooses the violinist.

@barryroberts9086

4 жыл бұрын

The channels Fiddler man and The Online Piano & Violin Tutor have done videos about what to look for and what to try and avoid when choosing a violin although I would love to hear Taylor Davis' take on the topic too.

2:51 this already been answer from another violin channel : 40 hours/day

@pandylol9112

4 жыл бұрын

William Siauw Ling ling practices 40 hours a DaY!!

@sunidhipandey4473

3 жыл бұрын

"If you can play it slow, you can play it fast!!"

@napstablook2277

3 жыл бұрын

Flight of the bumblebee....

@bluexfang5101

3 жыл бұрын

SACRILEGIOUS !!!!

@yourgenderlessfishidk4944

3 жыл бұрын

Ling Ling wannabeeee

"Even professionals have bad days and are insecure about themselves." Amazing advice for really just about any walk of life! I really appreciate the new video formats. I don't play any instruments, but my 5-year-old and I have have been watching your music video's and she wants to learn the violin so I'll be learning with her this winter and as our lives go.

“We payed for a year and we’re gonna get the full year out of it” 😂 I like your mom attitude

@taylordavisviolin

4 жыл бұрын

haha yes me too, thank goodness for my mom!

@sebastiangiovannella7778

4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Davis I actually bought an electric violin but need chin and shoulder rest plus new strings. Any tips on how to tune an electric violin?

My violin abilities start and stop at playing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star 😁 Great advice!

@dikshantdudhane5252

3 жыл бұрын

Same here🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nicholashill9302

3 жыл бұрын

A 're you doing suzuki even for older people. Every time you play the tune again it will be better. Try for tone pitch rhythm and ease but only one of these at a time.

I bought a “cheap” for $260 violin and thought it was the best thing ever until my husbands family gave me a great uncle’s violin from 1800s and the sound was so amazing. Now I never touch the “cheap” one 😂

@thealmightyone8678

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is 50 dollars 😟

@Frilabird

3 жыл бұрын

@@thealmightyone8678 you should get a violin for at least $100 or more, it's a lot easier to play, tune, and it sounds a lot better than the $50 one

@shanedaniels6447

3 жыл бұрын

@@thealmightyone8678 Try to either get one used that is decent.. or some places sell like 200$ starter violins that are acceptable. Get them from a shop not amazon. If you can afford it. I had a 100$ violin and it worked so badly, and I could not produce any decent sound. I upgraded to just a 250$ violin and it sounds much better. Some places offer cheaper violins and upgrade the strings and bow and good rosin. Makes a huge difference.

@HeartofFlame

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, a cheap violin is good for people who aren’t sure if they will stick with it or not. That way you aren’t hundreds or thousands of dollars out for something you won’t commit to.

@catmrib

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a violin, bow, case, rosin and shoulder rest for 100 dollars and it's not the best quality but because I didn't know whether I was gonna stick with it or not and I didn't want to blow lots of money on it. For many people in the same situation, it doesn't make sense to spend hundreds of dollars right away

She is 100 percent correct on what she says. I been practicing 9 years and started when i was 35. Now that i am 44 and sound decent so so happy i didn't quit. The first few years I'm suprised i didnt have to buy multiple violins from breaking then out of frustration. I call myself The violin Ladder Man i learned to play violin while balancing on a free standing ladder. I am telling you this because it was also part of my motivation to keep pushing on. As a person that also practice circus skills this combination of violin and ladder is crazy but cool. It took me to find a niche something different to keep me motivated that's just my little story starting out at an older age. So if your in your late teens or 20s you got time consistently is definitely key.

@violinladderman3673

4 жыл бұрын

This is how an older video but thought you might like to see it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZuWxJOHYsKuhbQ.html

40 yrs old, started playing for the first time 7 months ago. It's HARD but I am really enjoying it. Oh, and I love your Hylian shield prominently displayed on the wall!

@jonplaud

4 жыл бұрын

I started at 35 and still loving it.

@taylordavisviolin

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, and the fact that you're enjoying it means you're doing it the right way! 😊

@marymiller1979

4 жыл бұрын

I just started yesterday and I'm 35. Love to see these comments from us older musicians :D

@qltygrl3187

4 жыл бұрын

Mary Miller I just started and I’m 42.

@shibkumarmandal3486

4 жыл бұрын

U r inspiration to us 😊 thank u so much 👍

I am stuck in quarantine. I just got a violin and I’m teaching myself to play the violin. This has been the most helpful video yet. Thank you

@partymartin28

Жыл бұрын

How's the progress going?

@truffle9665

9 ай бұрын

How is it going?!

@M_SC

Ай бұрын

Still playing?

It’s not at all discouraging! The difficulty inspires me!

This is so true for flutists as well, especially the first part. I'm still a beginner myself and it took me quite a while to make any sort of nice sound. Thankfully I didn't have to worry about the money side as my flute was a birthday gift from my parents back in secondary school. I played for a while in a woodwind band at school and that really helped with the confidence in the instrument. Being able to play with others and even do a couple of live performances in front of other students also helped in being able to play well. I really need to go back to practicing but for where I am it's really tricky to find a tutor...

Played guitar since I was a kid (20 years on it), bought a violin this year having never played one before but being so intrigued. You’re right about everything here. I was surprised about how uncomfortable it is just to hold correctly. The collar bone and neck definitely need a rest after 20 mins.

I wish someone would have told me these things when I started. I'm so glad you are giving advice to beginners! :). 3:48. 😂

@AudraT

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I kinda wished I was told these things too with my violin teacher. Don't get me wrong, my violin teacher was great but I had a lot of insecurities too, still have them, but I honestly didn't know these things until now. I just thought I was a really slow learner and especially bad at violin but now that I know violin is a slow process I feel much better about it. I'd fallen off of violin a few years ago due to a busy work schedule but I'm ready to get back into it.

@Jonathan-Violin

3 жыл бұрын

@@AudraT Violin is so worth the time to learn. But I definitely learned by playing songs I really like. I would recommend working on stuff you like if not it gets old. A lot of times my teachers would want me to learn something I had no interest in. I would encourage you to start up again! Even 10 mins a day will get you somewhere. :)

@AudraT

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan-Violin I completely agree about playing what you like. I tried playing things that were uninteresting to me and it didn't take long before I realized I was learning better and enjoying more when I picked pieces I liked. I also found out just because I love listening to certain music (classical) doesn't mean I like playing it- go figure. P.S. yes, took me 3 months to respond. I turned off my notifications long ago because I got tired of being notified whenever a troll said something nasty :-S

I can relate.. i've been playing guitar for over 3 yrs now and started playing fingerstyle last year and i really used to sound crap.. now i can play pretty well and can play some intermediate stuff.. muscle memory is the key.. and playing the same thing over and over again... Practice is the key to mastering any instrument.. and of course having fun and dedication...

@annaariza1575

4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better! Hope you will enjoy playing the guitar for many more years to go :)

@samkzz9148

4 жыл бұрын

@@annaariza1575 thank you anna.. yes i love playing guitar and love music in general... Bdw what instrument do you play... Have a nice day☺️

@annaariza1575

4 жыл бұрын

@@samkzz9148 That's amazing! I play flute and sing and it's some of the things i love doing the most! A nice day to you as well and keep up the good work! :)

@samkzz9148

4 жыл бұрын

@@annaariza1575 oh wow... That's amazing.. flute players are definitely rare.. keep playing ☺️

This is so true, I started learning to play the violin a few months ago. And your music is really inspiring and motivating me, thank you so much !

Hello! I just turned 40 and decided THIS is the year I'm going to try something NEW...something I've always wanted to try...learn to play violin! I appreciate your video going over all of these things for beginners like me. My 12 yo son is also going to learn with me! I think we might need to learn from an actual professional at first and take classes for a while lol. We are a musical family (guitars, drums, keyboard and I used to play flute) but NO experience with violin. I'm not expecting to master this right away or even in the first year , but I'm committed! I would love more videos for beginners like me on 1) best violin brand (cecelio by mandelini?) If I'm going to spend the money I want to get the right/best violin. 2) all the other things that will help lol! I'm a massage therapist and appreciate the tip about muscle soreness and getting massage to help! LOVE your music! Thanks so much for making these videos! 👏😄

4:14 The best part. THIS WAS SO CUTE!

Amazing grace is my "icecream" song. I have a ton of other songs I have sheet music for. I practice about 30 minutes a day right now. I've only had mine for 6 days, and can make decent sound without scratching.

Thanks a lot for that video 💚 "Keep motivated" & "practice consistently" is what I really needed to hear 🎻

I got my violin today and am adding rosin while listening:)

@kudalkar_mayur

3 жыл бұрын

Which one did you get?

I'm a 71yr retiree learning to play violin. I watched this video a couple weeks ago and said to myself "good stuff to know". Just finished practice for today and was about to watch a Hillary Hahn video to decompress and I saw this video. Decided to watch it again. Taylor this is good stuff to know. Many times I have wanted to slam my violin ($2k) against the wall in my music studio (aka laundry room). I already knew that it was going to take me a while to learn to play "decently" but the wisdom you shared in your video was on point. Patience is the key for sure. Its not like I have anywhere to go, I'm retired and wanted to use my free time to learn the violin. Wanted to learn as far back as 5th grade. I've retired twice since then (20yr Air Force career and 25yr career in private sector). My challenge is the "shakes". I am 100% left handed and I swear it is a challenge on long bows especially as well as ALL other bowing because my right hand doesn't have the muscle memory required to play the violin . My bow hand shakes like crazy and I'm praying for the moment when I learn "whatever" to make the shakes go away. But I am in this for the long haul Taylor and every time I get aggravated I will come back and rewatch this video. Thanks for the timely reminder.

@Virtual_Melatonin

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service! I love your comment, it is really amazing to hear your story! I don't have a violin yet but my parents actually said I could soon! Congratulations on finding an instrument you like! I know it's hard to give good advice to someone nearly 6x my age, (I was born in 2011,) but I really want you to know that we're going to do this together! And I think it's so great you're learning the violin, it's never ever too late to learn an instrument! I hope you stick with it and give me an update sometime!

@nickiemcnichols5397

21 күн бұрын

I’m 73 years old and have been at it for six months. I listen to a lot of these videos, and have a private instructor. I’m nowhere close to being satisfied with it, but I have noted some improvement. I’d practice more but these old muscles get sore pretty easily. Keep at it. I will if you will. Oh, and please don’t slam the violin. You’ll regret it.

Thank you Taylor. I have been on those picking and soreness situations. But i didnt give up playing. I had great musical memories playing with my violin friends including my teacher, mostly in nursing homes.

I am so happy that you are doing these new videos! I started playing 11 months ago, and now I am in an advanced high school orchestra, and am competing in a state competition! You are actually the one who influenced me to start playing the violin. I do have a request for your uploads, could you have a detailed video on how to do vibrato? I have been trying since August, and I have a very hard time with it because I currently have a teacher. Thank you so much for the videos! You’re great at what you do, and inspire so many people.

Good tips Taylor, i find that the hardest part for me is holding my violin both comfortable and correctly to just play it. Thanks for the help.

@taylordavisviolin

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You're not alone, I still don't feel totally comfortable when I play. I've tried almost every shoulder rest out there and have even made my own makeshift shoulder rests to try out and still I'm not 100% happy with my setup. It's tough!!

@BreakMyViolinHeart

4 жыл бұрын

I found it really helped me to change my chin rest to a center mounted chin rest. I don't use a shoulder rest (decided with my prof. in college that it wasn't for me). It's ok to change one thing at a time about your setup and try it for a while! If you talk to your music store and they know you're trying to adjust things on your instrument, they're very knowledgeable and might be able to help you find a better solution as well!

Taylor : my point of saying this is not to incourage you me : who didnt start yet but knocking the whole idea out of my mind

You are the one who inspired me to give violin a try... a couple years ago I was youtubing the Journey soundtrack and came across your cover and i loved it and wanted to try to do it myself. I barely even knew what a violin was when I started. But now I really love learning to play it.

You’re being honest and saying you won’t get a great sound in ten minutes , that’s nice to hear , and it ‘s accurate in my experience

You saying violin is a hard instrument makes me motivated to practice even more.

Early violin playing = killing cats. I have the same Luis and Clark violin! Miss your vids.

“It could probably take you awhile just for you to make a decent sound” Never have I been so offended at something i 100% agree with Thanks for the tips tho It’s been 2 years since I’ve been playing and I still sound like crap

@kkochismile5813

3 жыл бұрын

how often do you practise ?

@AlfredoDRorro

3 жыл бұрын

That is true

Fantastic little video. As an adult learner (7 years playing), I can verify ALL of these are valid. I got a few of your sheet books! Still my favorite celebrity.

My youngest just picked up the violin and we watch your vids together all the time, he loves your cover performances. He and his fifth grade class just had their first "concert" (all plucking of course LOL). So just wanted to say thank you and let you know you inspired a him and thanks for the tips on this one!

Whew I needed to see this. I've been learning for around 6 months and it is SO much to remember at once! I played clarinet, mellophone, and oboe and while the oboe is finicky, it's at least a wind instrument.

Taylor, you are awesome. I've been watching your videos for quite a while. They help motivate me to keep trying. So glad to hear you have sheet music collections for sale. Count me in.

👏👍 Hi Taylor: As one who plays multiple instruments - I agree, "the violin is legitimately one of the hardest instruments (if not the hardest to learn). But once you learn it, you won’t want to put it down. For me, one consolation is that the violin plays in the treble (G) clef. Being that I also play the Bb clarinet, alto saxophone, concert flute and Bb trumpet (among other clef instruments) I already knew the treble clef. So I didn't have to learn another clef, such as the alto clef for the viola or the bass clef for the cello. I usually get in about two hours (with five-minute breaks) of practice per day three days a week. I look forward to each practice session. I enjoy playing the violin so much that even a two-hour session feels just like 20 minutes! In other words, there's no problem for me to stay motivated. At times, I get carried away and go for three hours a day - with its many genres of "exciting and fun pieces." My rule of thumb is that if the tune sounds great on my concertina and harmonica, it'll sound great on my violin too. 😊 BTW: I play the violin only in the first position (first two octaves) by design. But since I only play lyrical tunes and hymns, all I need to know are notes (including sharps and flats) in the first two octaves. And since I play with little vibrato, I play the violin more like a fiddle than as a violin. But like you said, “the main thing is to have a good time with it...” 😉 🎼 🎻 ♫

Awesome video, I look forward to more violin tips. I’m a self taught violinist so I really appreciate these types of videos! Also I love your music I listened to both your original albums at work today :)

My daughter has just started playing this year in school. A video discussing do's and dont's and what to buy would be fantastic. Love your work !

Wow, yours is the first video of dozens I have watched as a beginner at the violin that made me want to say thank you for the honesty and reassurance. So, thank you!

listening to you who played led me to start a year ago. it was one of the best choices I've ever made. playing, even badly, gives me enormous satisfaction. thank you so much.

@enricocozzani898

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 45

I taught myself how to play panflute! You were such an inspiration to follow my dreams because your beauty and kindness has pushed me to smile through it all.

Thank you for what I need to know. I did not know about these things!😊 I have been playing the violin for 7 months now and I am getting better than when I first started. This video helped me a lot.😊

Hi Taylor nice to see you again!

I was looking forward to watch your new videos since you made your announcement and I loved this one, thank you! Been on and off with my viola for years so your videos might help me to get started again (hopefully you are viola-friendly and I can stay for the lectures ;) I did relate a lot to what you said)

I would love a separate video on buying a violin please.

Really need those last words about not getting down on yourself. Just played for the 1st time today and was feeling really down about how bad I sucked. Thank you for the honesty and sharing your experience about bad days too!

I’m almost 60 and have decided I want to be a violinist. I was looking at buying an $80 violin online until I saw a few YT tutorials about violins needing to be “set up” to make them “playable”. So I just bought a violin from a German luthier. Violin still made in China BUT this luthier “set up” violin (removed all the added parts and customed them to make violin sound beautiful) he also put decent strings on violin (violino) and gave me an hr tutorial in how to tune and care for all parts of the instrument. Spent $695 instead.... but violin is such a darling to play.... 😃

@becky7468

3 жыл бұрын

Good plan Let me know if you would like a few lessons for free. Not a Taylor level player, but I know how to play.

Really good video on setting realistic expectations for new violin players

Thank you ! your words of wisdom were just what I needed to hear. I love the sound of the violin and so want to be able to play fluidly but as you say I guess I need to be patient with myself and learn to enjoy learning this instrument. Thanks again!

Playing on violin is realy hard than on any other instrument! I know that on my own experience. When I learned to play the guitar and sing, in just a couple of months I achieved a result that can be shown. And I have been playing the violin for 3 years and I'm still don't have confidence in my skill. But i love how this instrument can sing! No matter how difficult it is. This is part of my life which makes me happy and stronger.

Thank you for this Taylor, very helpful indeed 😊👍 looking forward to the next video

Great tips!! I absolutely agree with all of them. Especially about not sounding good at the beginning, lol. I have been playing for almost 6 years (adult learner), and I still struggle all the time. It's especially difficult when I work with orchestra students who are better than me! But I keep plugging away, and working hard. Practice with intention!

This level of honesty is exactly what I needed to hear … 🙌🏾

I can learn many at here .Thank you so much Mrs Taylor Davis.

Genuinely really enjoyed this video from a beginner perspective, would love to see more in the future!

I am loving these types of videos!!! Keep them coming. :D

I love this types of videos! Please do more of anything!

I haven’t played in years. I just now picked it back up. No one knew I played. I know it’s going to take me awhile to get used to it again. But I want to thank you for the tips. It brings back memories.

Great video! Thanks for posting for all of us just starting out.

Great information - thank you for taking the time to make the video!

Good to see your video after 8 years. Am your big fan. Really loved braveheart cover. Listened to 100s times.

Awesome! I love watching this kind of videos because of your positive and down to earth attitude! 🙂 💐

Thank you so much for these tips, ive always seen the violin as a very proffesional instrument and you made this so down to earth. I used to play when I was like 7, was okay could understands basic sheet music. Haven't played since. Now 20 and just bought a violin since I play guitar and ukulele. Trying to relearn everything and get back into it cos it's such a beautiful instrument. I'm committing, but I learn better by ear. I sound awful but I'm getting the keys right. My bow work is terrible so thank you for the encouragement. It's okay to sound bad sometimes, as long as you're having fun 😅😁

I started playing 6 months ago with a 12 year history with piano. Violin is legit the hardest thing I have done, but I am having so much fun at the same time!

I started playing violin in high school. It was my third instrument after piano and clarinet. I always wanted to play violin but my high school only did brass, woodwinds and percussion. Anyways my violin teacher was super mean he would make me cry almost every week. Which was unfortunate especially because he was distantly related to me. So I gave up on violin. When I was in university I was really missing music since music was basically my entire world in high school. I decided to try lessons again but my teacher told me to quite and that I’d never be able to play violin. And all this rambling is to say that now at 29 you inspire me to try again. Here’s hoping I still have at least some muscle memory still.

@akemi2929

3 жыл бұрын

Please do it again! You can do it! There's no age for learning! ❤️🙏

@gailfrancis1191

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, in reading your comment, I just have to say this: Anyone who says you cannot do something instead of encouraging you to push forward is unkind, don't allow anyone to ever break you or destroy your dreams. You are an achiever, you are a success in anything you do! Think positive without a doubt and rise up ...... you can do and do it well!

My great grandmothers violin came into my possession late last year and I have been learning with this.

Yup! I would LOVE to see a practice video!😁

I just discovered your channel today when I was looking for The Gael played on violin. I just got my 11y/o son connected to play violin. About 4 months into weekly lessons. I need mentorship training information for him! Thank you and I hope your little dude is enjoying life with his parents!

Thank you! So easy to get discouraged. Plus, the longer you play the harder the lessons get! 🤪❤️

I bought a 2nd hand violin at a violin shop years ago & the sound quality is still very good. I use a digital tuner & my piano to tune the violin. I love playing violin songs. Would be great to see a video on how to play the vibrato on the violin for beginners. Thanks! 😊

What a useful and fun video to watch. Thank you Taylor : )

I love all your videos😍 I am so happy that you are giving advices on violin I was wishing this to happen and yes I am really excited to learn more and become like you❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you with lots of love🎶🎶🎶🎶

Violin is my favorite sound I can feel it in my heart to be honest, just beautiful! my grandfather played and I used to sneak and try to play it and it sounded just like this 1:08 . love you Taylor! I think this is a great idea!

Thank you for the tips Taylor!You're the best❤❤❤

I’m going to Violin class today. Thanks for the video.

Things i needed to hear 😟, thank you so much, Taylor

Thanks for a great and honest bit of wisdom. I’m a 71 year-old guy who had violin lessons as a kid, but wasn’t pushed and didn’t have it in me to go for it of my own volition. Seems a pity as both of my parents were briefly concert violinists in their younger days.

Yes, please a video on buying violin and equipment! I've been playing my rented one for a year now and would love to buy myself a brand new quality violin once I've hit the 1 1/2 years mark.

Thank you so much for this!!! I bought a violin on a whim, and I kept wanting to give up. But thanks for the motivation and tips!!!

Me after watching you last on April Violin 🎻 : Me :*gasb* come hereee 👁O👁

@fa1803

3 жыл бұрын

@Void Kim me too 😊

@Apple-mm9ml

3 жыл бұрын

I stoped playing violin for about a year and then I watched the entire season of Your Lie in April and it kinda gave me motivation to play again!

@fa1803

3 жыл бұрын

@@Apple-mm9ml Good to know! ^^

@fa1803

3 жыл бұрын

@@Apple-mm9ml im happy for you if some one ever is being mean to you tell me dont be shy im just going to find there house and light theme with fire 🔥👄🔥💢🥍

@Apple-mm9ml

3 жыл бұрын

@@fa1803 omg new online friend??

I LOVE your violin and how it looks like fiber! So cool Also I suggest a how to play a song series where you show us how to play a song.

Quite encouraging! Thank ya

I am not quite at 40 hours of practice a day, but I am definitely doing longer practice sessions than I intend. I sit down to practice 15-30 minutes, and an hour later, I am still going.

@cormacscorner

3 жыл бұрын

Wait there’s only 24 hours in a day..

@rus1285

Жыл бұрын

Good for you Keira. That's what practice is supposed to be like. 😊👍🏻

This list is very helpful guys. I know that because I'm a violinist as well and every thing Taylor says in the video is 100% true and accurate. Thank you Taylor for posting this video.

Such an encouraging video you've uploaded 🙂

The problem to be a beginner in any instrument is because everyone around you will hate it until you learn hahaha Guys, I am recording some covers, I would love if you could check it out! Thank uu

Thank you for this!

intermediate level but this seems helpful!

Right off the bat, excellent point. Like everyone told me that it would sound squeaky and im thinking, ok thats on me. And after your first tip, I finally understood what they meant. So thank you. I'll keep that in mind as i continue

I like the idea of “musical dessert” at the end of practice! That sounds like an awesome motivation method!

Can you do a what’s in my violin case video?

Thanks for the tips! (Starting to play next month, just waiting for instrument to arrive!) Also love that your row of wall violins includes a Hylian shield! Nerd high five.

Thank you so much for this Taylor! I really wanna get back into the Violin. I played for three years and I really miss it. :(

I have had 6 lessons and have been playing for two months. So I guess I'm not doing too bad after seeing your video. Thanks !!

Not only the song now the vlog love it when I see you more :)

Cracking video. Thank you for taking the time to talk to us!

Very practical and helpful - thank you!

I love the way you're saying everyone sounds "disgusting" at first. It's giving me so much joy and comfort 😊

Greetings and blessings to you, I been following you for a few years now, glad to see you posting more content. Please do a video on what kind of violin 🎻 to pick, I am new violinist in the making!! Greetings from California!!!

Great do see you do these educational videos now. I would apreciate a video about how to practice properly.

Thank you for sharing and caring 😃 soon I got the sound of the violin and the notes I start playing like a pro I taught myself