Dalia Miguel
Experienced Violin Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Play the Violin
The violin is one of the most rewarding and beautiful instruments to play. The road to learning the violin is a long one, but with patience, discipline, and enthusiasm, these steps will help you start down the road to su...
How to
Learn to Play an Instrument
Whether you want to join your school's band, have dreams of being a professional musician, or just want a new hobby, learning to play an instrument is a rewarding and stimulating activity. Choose an instrument that you '...
How to
Read Music for the Violin
The violin is a great instrument because it allows you to start making music right away. However, learning to read music, while challenging at times, is where things really start to get fun. Reading music allows you to p...
How to
Do Vibrato on a Violin
Vibrato is an intermediate playing technique that adds another level of artistry and emotion to the violin. Before you start learning vibrato, you should be comfortable with first and third positions and be able to switc...
How to
Hold a Violin
Holding a violin incorrectly can stifle your sound and prevent you from being able to execute advanced techniques proficiently, keep you from advancing in your tone and speed and cause the violin to slip while playing. A...
How to
Choose a Violin Size for a Child
When learning to play the violin, it is crucial to select the right size.. 27 August 2018. In total, there are 7 different violin sizes, ranging from 1/16, 1/10, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4. You can size a violin for a ch...
How to
Set Up a Violin
So you've gotten a violin! Whether it's in close to playable condition or needs considerable work, this article will help you know what to do to get it set up and start playing as soon as possible.
How to
Rosin a Bow
A bow without rosin will produce virtually no sound when it’s drawn across the strings of an instrument. But when rosin is added to your bow, it’s able to “catch” the strings and produce vibrations, which result ...
How to
Become a Musician
Being a musician is so much more than playing notes on an instrument. Learning to pick the right instrument for you and start making music can be a life-changing experience for a lot of people. It's more than a hobby, a ...
How to
Put Strings on a Violin
Learning to change your own violin strings will save you from making expensive trips to the shop, letting you keep playing and practicing. It's a good way to get more familiar with the action of your instrument as well, ...
How to
Clean a Violin
So, you've got your violin, and you already know how to take care of it. But what about the day-to-day cleaning routine? How can you keep your violin from getting "gunked up" with rosin, sweat, and body oils?. 27 August ...
