Learn Ode to Joy on Violin - How to Play Tutorial (2020)

Hello Again! Welcome to my channel where I'll teach you to play the violin for free. I was asked how to play "Ode To Joy by BEETHOVEN" by the complete and total beginner who has never played a piece before.

This brilliant video not only helps you learn to play this beautiful and iconic tune, but also teaches you a little bit more about the different strings on the violin, and the notes that they can produce. You know how to hold a violin if you've watched my videos, and you know how to hold a bow if you've watched those videos, and so you're ready to learn how to play a piece.

While you are playing this piece, remember to never put your fingers too far away -- it makes it difficult to come down again on the right spot. You will only get better by practising, so repeat yourself often, and focus on every single note to make sure that you are in tune. Learn to memorize the different positions, and what note that they are because this will help you in later lessons. While you play, push down with your fingers enough to make a good sound, but not so much that you hurt yourself!

I hope you've enjoyed playing this piece, and once you've mastered it, try out another video!