Directed by The Great Courses

Jules Whelpton

Gain the skills and confidence you need to learn any violin piece you want to with our comprehensive 24-lesson course, How to Play the Violin. Musician and music instructor Jules Whelpton will take you on a musical journey from easy beginner essentials all the way to complex, advanced techniques. Even if you have never held a violin before, you will find yourself on the road to playing a range of different songs on this amazing instrument

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Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Hello, Violin!

Episode 2

Violin Rhythm and the Bow

Episode 3

Violin Notes and Phrases

Episode 4

Developing an Ear For Violin

Episode 5

The Rhythmic Rest In Violin Play

Episode 6

Violin Bowing With Style

Episode 7

Dynamics and the Use of Violin Volume

Episode 8

Reading Violin Music

Episode 9

Violin Scales: Your Magical Toolbox

Episode 10

Playing Violin As Fiddle

Episode 11

Orchestra: Playing Violin With Others

Episode 12

Violin Playing In Key

Episode 13

Violin Playing In Time

Episode 14

Adding More Violin Rhythms

Episode 15

Americana Fun For Violin

Episode 16

Violin Chords and Harmonies

Episode 17

Double Stops on Violin

Episode 18

Playing Violin With Confidence

Episode 19

Playing In Violin's 3rd Position

Episode 20

Playing In Violin's 2nd Position

Episode 21

Playing In Violin's 4th Position

Episode 22

Vibrato Basics For Violin

Episode 23

Violin Ornaments, Trills, and Tremolo

Episode 24

How To Be a Violinist