![]() ![]() Start over with the counting of the third and seventh notes, and continue the following finger pattern:Ī string: 1 and 2 touching (half step) with all other fingers spaced apart (whole steps).Į string: 1 and 2 touching (half step) with all other fingers spaced apart (whole steps). Then, expand and play all the notes leading up to the next G (second finger on the E string). If you want to go into a two-octave scale and make the exercise a little longer and more challenging (highly recommended), allow the scale to span from the lowest G (Open G string) to the next G (3rd finger on the D string). G string: 2 and 3 touching (half steps) with all other fingers spaced apart (whole steps).ĭ string: 2 and 3 touching (half step) with all other fingers spaced apart (whole steps) G Major scale is the easiest to learn for beginners of all violin scales, so let’s start there.įollow the principles above and identify your fingers with these numbers:įor the G major scale, use the following finger pattern: To play half steps, squeeze your fingers together, so they touch each other (B and C natural on the A string.) If you’re not sure about some of the aspects of violin finger placement, take a look at these violin fingering charts. To play whole steps, leave about an inch between your fingers (for instance E and F# on the D string). There are whole steps between all of the other notes in the scale. ![]() There are half steps between the third and fourth, and seventh and eighth notes in the scale.There’s an easy way to determine which notes go into a major scale, and if you can memorize this rule, you’ll be able to figure out any major scale based on these two principles: but as a beginner, the first type of scale to focus on and master is the major scale. There are many different types of violin scales : major, natural minor, harmonic minor, etc. Simply put, a violin scale is a series of notes, ordered by frequency or pitch, that span an octave (a consecutive set of eight notes.) Each scale is accompanied by a set of naturals, sharps, and flats, which determine what type of scale it is. Today, we’ll take a look at how to play the most essential scale, the G major, with tips and videos. Learning violin scales will give you a solid foundation as you begin to explore new pieces of music. ![]() One of the most important aspects when learning how to play the violin is understanding scales. ![]()
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