Violin Lesson - Learn To Read Music Using The Open Strings

A. How many beats does each note receive?

• This is a “Quarter Note.” It receives 1 beat of sound:


 

• This is a “Half Note.” It receives 2 beats of sound:


• This is a “Whole Note.” It receives 4 beats of sound:


B. These are the open strings:




C. Play each line. Count the beats as you play.


    1. Hello to the A String



    2. Hello to the D String



    3. Hello to the E String



    4. Hello to the G String



D. Play the following lines. Change strings where indicated.



   1. In The Middle



   2. Hi-Lo!



   3. Around The World



   4. Around The World II



   5. Bells Are Ringing