Learn The Volin Using Your Natural Instincts
Most players don't lack talent, they lack an understanding of how to use their natural instincts to play
The Dounis Method is focused on this and I'm sharing all the fundamentals and exercises you'll need as a beginner.
Get StartedLearning The Violin Doesn't Have To Be Complicated
Here's how I break it down:
- Learn the violin hold and bow hold.
- Get familiar with what the fundamental techniques are for sound production in the left & right hands.
- Understand how to read sheet music.
- Learn the vibrato.
- Work on shifting and advancing your bow technique.
Yes You Can Learn!
With an understanding of the fundamentals and the exercises I show in this course, along with consistent practice, there's nothing stopping you from learning the violin.
ENROLL NOWWhat's In This Course
The Violin Hold
To feel comfortable playing the violin you need to have a comfortable violin hold. In this module I go over:
- How to get a natural setup to place the instrument
- What to do when you feel the violin slipping
- How to play with or without a shoulder rest
You’ll finish this module with a clear understanding of what it takes to have a natural and secure violin hold regardless of if you use a shoulder rest or not.
The Bow
In this module I demonstrate the basics of the bow hold, pulling the bow, sound production, and how to make the bow feel secure in your hand:
- Developing a natural bow hold
- Pulling the bow in a curve
- Exercises to strengthen your fingers
When you complete this section you'll be ready to play with the bow on the strings and have a clear understanding on how to have a natural bow hold.
The Left Hand
Before you can get started playing pieces you need to know how to place the fingers and how to setup the left hand. In this section I cover:
- Placing the fingers balanced in their natural curve
- What the left hand wrist and arm should look like
- How hard to press the fingers
Once you've completed this module you'll have a comfortable left hand and arm setup.
Your First Piece
Now that you've learned the left hand and how to pull the bow it's time for your first piece. In this section you'll learn:
- How to read sheet music for the violin
- Understanding violin fingerings
- Recommendation for a first piece
At the end of this section you'll be ready to play your first piece!
Vibrato
Vibrato is one of the outlets for musical expression on the violin, but it's also the basis for the left hand technique. In this section I cover:
- The primary and secondary movements for the vibrato
- The rubbing and rotation exercises
- Learning to release the impulse of the vibrato
You’ll have all the exercises you need to get started with the vibrato.
More Bow Technique
To get a better sound you'll need to improve your bow technique. Here's what I cover in this section:
- Keeping the bow on one stings
- Getting clean string crossings
- Making seamless bow changes with the figure 8 exercise
You’ll gain even more confidence in your bowing abilities once you've gone through this section.
Shifting
To unlock new positions on the fingerboard you'll need to learn how to shift. This module covers:
- Third position and what the notes are there
- Slow shifts, and how to practice them
- Finger shifts, and learning to practice them with the grace note exercise
After completing this module you will have an understanding of the fundamentals of shifting.
This Video Course Is For You If...
You are in the beginning-intermediate stages of learning
You want to improve and learn to practice efficiently
You want violin playing to be something you enjoy long term
YES, I'M INTERESTED!About me
I'm David
After discovering the Dounis Method nearly a decade ago I soon realized the incredible potential of what this could accomplish in my own playing. Throughout the years my playing has continued to transform and I've been sharing what I've learned to help others as well.
One of the common question players have about the Dounis Method is whether it can be applied to beginners. As someone who has years of experience teaching the Dounis Method to beginners, I know that it can and in this course you'll learn all the fundamentals I teach to beginners.
