How can i improve my violin playing?

Question

i have been plying for 4 years and i want to get faster and have a more clear sound.

i don't have a private teacher and i'm wondering how i can improve on my own???

Answer 1

for 16th note passages.

short-long...

long short (note patterns)

stopping b4 a string crossing, then moving everything to play at once.

same for a shift.

you need a private teacher...

i'd say get bk 3 or 4 for suzuki.

the 1st song in suzuki bk 4 is the seitz concerto number 2 3rd mvmt.

2nd song: seitz 5th concerto 2nd mvmt

3rd song: seitz 5th concerto 1st mvmt.

youtube em... you'll see if you'd be able to play them.

but since you don't have a private teacher, i serioulsly doubt you'd be able to.

and seitz's SS number is 123 252 351.   :)

Answer 2

PRACTICE every day a little bit each day xP

Answer 3

practice

Answer 4

Everybody says "practice," but if you practice wrong, or practice mistakes, you'd be better off playing ping pong or something.

The best thing would to work with a good private teacher.  You know, many youth symphonies associated with symphony orchestras have scholarship programs, where you could work with a good teacher free or at a modest fee.  

I'd look into that.

Answer 5

To play a passage fast, you must first play it very slowly focusing on the notes and bowing so it will be easier slowly.  The key to a clear, smooth sound is to do some basic movements with the bow.

1.) Play as loud as possible on one string making sure your bow hold is perfect and your bow is going straight (repeat on all strings)

2.) Play as quiet as you can.  Maintain the correct bow arm/hand position. (Also repeat on each string.)

3.) Play somewhere in the middle of both dynamics, maybe a mp or mf.  Make sure your bow is straight. (Repeat on all strings.)

The key to a clear sound is a straight bow and loose and well positioned bow arm, hand, wrist, and fingers.  When coming to the frog, make sure to raise your elbow a little more and bend your thumb.  I hope this helps!

Answer 6

The duh answer would be practice.

But not only that; it also depends on the books/music you are learning from. Suzuki (I'm sure you've heard about this) produces some great stuff, even though considering there is only about 6-12 songs in each book (less when you go up the levels because it is longer), it is a bit pricey. Listening to the actual music played by professionals of the piece you are working on is also a great idea. Suzuki recommends listening at least once a day. This way, you know how it is supposed to sound and that can help with your pitch, tonalization, and eventually, since you know the sound, you will get "faster" as well. Hope this helps!

Answer 7

Practice makes perfect. Work on one song, until you get it right, and then practice and perform it infront of family