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Violin Foundations

Beginner · Ages 4+

Lesson 3 · 10 min

Open strings G–D–A–E

Draw straight bows on each string.

Steps

  1. 1Place the bow halfway between bridge and fingerboard.
  2. 2Pull down-bow, then push up-bow, keeping it straight.
  3. 3Name each string as you play it.

Today's practice

Four down-up bows on each open string, slow and even.

Practice tool

Metronome

80 BPM