Violin Question?

Question:I play the violin and I'd say that I'm pretty good. I can play a lot of songs and I play in two orchestras but I want to get even better! The songs I get at school are way too easy and I'm getting bored of them. I want to be an expert violin player and I know that I need to practice, and I do. I don't think it's possible for me to practice any more than I do now. My question is other suggestions of becoming a great violin player that I can do myself other than practicing (I can't get lessons). And the other part of my question would be how can I get new songs for free with a high difficulty level? All answers are appreciated! Thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I play the violin and I'd say that I'm pretty good. I can play a lot of songs and I play in two orchestras but I want to get even better! The songs I get at school are way too easy and I'm getting bored of them. I want to be an expert violin player and I know that I need to practice, and I do. I don't think it's possible for me to practice any more than I do now. My question is other suggestions of becoming a great violin player that I can do myself other than practicing (I can't get lessons). And the other part of my question would be how can I get new songs for free with a high difficulty level? All answers are appreciated! Thanks!

Before you give up on lessons, consider getting lessons from an advanced student, or from a school teacher. They are usually thrilled to help beginners and intermediate players, and you get lessons for less than what a certified teacher would charge. You can also ask your directors if they have a little time for you. Some directors respond very warmly to dedicated students.

You can get free sheet music from any of the links I will put below on the web. You can also get compact disks full of music from CD sheet Music, for much less than purchasing the books at a store would cost you. I recommend the methods and the 130 violin sonatas to start with.

The time you spend with the instrument is important, but so is the quality of time you spend. Music minus one methods are valuable, putting together a small ensemble and playing together in public is extremely valuable. Practicing scales and arpeggios is valuable, but so is the process of learning new songs and etudes. LEarning the three types of vibrato is invaluable, but practicing your intonation is even more critical. Going through the major methods such as Sevick and Kruetzer is crucial, but developing your ear is the most critical skill of all. Of course the most important thing you can do is to develop your own personal relationship with both your instrument, and your taste in music. The only way to do this is by consistently exposing yourself to new styles and techniques and mastering them. I hope this was helpful and if you need any more specific advice, feel free to give me a shout.

i used to be in a proggy punk band, and we had a fiddle player, and he was awesome. join a punk band and just jam. its way more challenging than a silly orchestra.

since you are so good i think you should just quit while youre ahead, OR get private lesons

I play violin, too!!! Ever heard of Susuki books? They come in different levels of playing skills. You can get them at a music shop and I don't think they cost to much, ether.

You might want to look for new songs on the internet. I also play the violin. GOOD LUCK!!!

YOUR computer is a PLACE TO START.I'm
sure there are free lessons for a person who
loves it as much as you do.
I love to hear a Magic VIOLIN AND WATCHING
THE FINGERS CREATE MUSIC.

First of all, violin pieces are not called "songs." It's juvenile and idiotic to call them that. Secondly,. please don't say "bored of" -- it's bored WITH.

Why can't you get private lessons? This is the only, and exactly, the thing you need.