Violin Lesson - Learn To Read Music on the G String

A. Let’s prepare

  • You will use the fingers on your left hand to press the string down and play different notes.
  • REMEMBER! Don’t squeeze. Just relax and stay loose.
  • Use your tapes to help you place your fingers.
  • Remember that your index finger is your first finger (1), your middle finger the second finger (2), and so on…

B. These are the notes on the G string:



C. Add a skill

*These lines are called “Slurs.”
*When two notes are connected by a slur, you must play both notes on the same bow, without stopping or changing bows.


D. Play the lines below.

1. Sing!



2. Sl-ur Separate Separate



3. Pep Band Jam



4. Regal Procession



5. Ode to Bela Bartok