What's a nice song to learn on the violin?

Question

I've been playing the violin for a year now and I'm at about grade 3 or 4. As part of a summer project, I have to find sheet music for a song and learn to play it with all of the right dynamics without the help of my teacher.

There are a few songs that I really like but I think they are too advanced for me. I don't really like 'happy' and bouncy music. I prefer sad music with longer more slurred notes.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

Answer 1

hrm, i would have to say, zigeunerweisen by Pablo Sarasate, or mendelssohn violin concerto in E minor (1st or 2nd movement), or if you're a lower level violinist than that, try praeludeum and allegro by kreisler, or try secilienne and rigaudon by kreisler!

Just kidding,

I would say, look for Saint Saens' "The Swan" transposed for the violin, that is a happy but a very slurpy song. try looking through the suzuki books, they have lots of good material in it. Good Luck! :]

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The godfather theme song it's so sweet

Answer 4

ONe of the first songs learned by my daughter (she's playing 4 years now) and it is beautiful was "Ode to Joy"  You can play the basics as taught in the first year or delve a little deeper into the song.  It is a beautiful piece and simple enough for you to play well.  I also went to the music store and bought beginner sheet music for her.  There was a large assortment to choose from.  Her likes are different than yours though, she likes blue-grass and Irish fiddle now, but I always hear her playing the "Disney Movie Songs" that I bought for her a few years ago.  Give it a try.  The song from Little Mermaid "Go on and Kiss the Girl" is beautiful.  Mostly have fun doing it.

Answer 5

"Ashokan Farewell" by Jay Ungar.  Its a beautifully wistful and sad slow air in 3/4 time.  If you saw Ken Burn's documentary series on the Civil War that was shown on PBS a few years ago, you heard this tune a lot as it was one of the signature themes throughout the series. Its not too hard to play either.

Answer 6

yea, ashokan farewell is good.

schlinder's list maybe??? might be too hard.

bach minuet 1 or 3?

chorus from judas macchabeaus

look around for a suzuki book 1 or 2.. maybe 3.

Answer 7

Run to the Hills by Iron Maiden would be KILLER!  I've never heard it done before and I think YOU should be the one to do it!  Youtube it please!