Our Goal
When we start learning a new instrument, we often discover that it is much harder than we initially thought. We try to play a beautiful song, but the sound from the violin is slightly different than we imagined.
One Note at a Time
Instead of feeling discouraged by trying to play the whole song, why not set a more achievable goal? Start with one note. Practice it a few times until that note becomes your own beautiful sound. Then, try four notes, one line, and eventually the whole phrase. Before you know it, you'll be able to play an entire song beautifully.
Beethoven, the great composer, lost his hearing in 1815. However, he composed Symphony No. 9 after he became deaf. He composed the symphony by sitting at the piano, touching the other end of it to the soundboard to feel the vibration of the notes. So, the entire piece was created by small steps—one note at a time.
Let's listen to Symphony No. 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3217H8JppI
The full sound of this beautiful piece was made entirely from his imagination, with the notes coming together one by one.
Start with Small Victories
Setting small goals always gives you more freedom to enjoy the learning process. Reward yourself when you achieve these smaller goals. In the end, you and your child will find that practicing is much more fun than you originally thought.
When we start learning a new instrument, we often discover that it is much harder than we initially thought. We try to play a beautiful song, but the sound from the violin is slightly different than we imagined.
One Note at a Time
Instead of feeling discouraged by trying to play the whole song, why not set a more achievable goal? Start with one note. Practice it a few times until that note becomes your own beautiful sound. Then, try four notes, one line, and eventually the whole phrase. Before you know it, you'll be able to play an entire song beautifully.
Beethoven, the great composer, lost his hearing in 1815. However, he composed Symphony No. 9 after he became deaf. He composed the symphony by sitting at the piano, touching the other end of it to the soundboard to feel the vibration of the notes. So, the entire piece was created by small steps—one note at a time.
Let's listen to Symphony No. 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3217H8JppI
The full sound of this beautiful piece was made entirely from his imagination, with the notes coming together one by one.
Start with Small Victories
Setting small goals always gives you more freedom to enjoy the learning process. Reward yourself when you achieve these smaller goals. In the end, you and your child will find that practicing is much more fun than you originally thought.
Practice?
Sometimes, practice can be about getting to know your instrument better. If you or your child are struggling to enjoy the violin because of frustration with practice, maybe we should take a step back and rethink the purpose of practice.
I believe the goal of practice is to make the hard parts easier. When things become easier, it gives you the freedom to connect more deeply with the music itself.
You’ll start to enjoy the melody and add your own interpretation to the music. When things are easier, playing the violin becomes more fun!
So, for this month, let’s focus on getting to know the instrument better. Think of practice as a musical conversation between you and your violin. Play, enjoy the music, and have fun!
I believe the goal of practice is to make the hard parts easier. When things become easier, it gives you the freedom to connect more deeply with the music itself.
You’ll start to enjoy the melody and add your own interpretation to the music. When things are easier, playing the violin becomes more fun!
So, for this month, let’s focus on getting to know the instrument better. Think of practice as a musical conversation between you and your violin. Play, enjoy the music, and have fun!
Some tips playing violin for fun ( practice not to practice )
● Valentine's Music gift. Play a song as a Valentine's gift with Flowers or Chocolate.
● Violin Play date. Bring your violin to the play date and play together for few minutes.
● FaceTime Concert for your friends or Families who lives far away.
● Take a video of your performance, then practice parent will do the same. Write a positive notes to each other.
● Hold a special concert for your child’s stuffed animal.
● Bring the violin to school. Share your music!
● Make up your own music. Record and show it to your friends/teacher for comments.