A [wide] A1 [close] A2 [wide] A3 [wide] 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.) D3 [close] D2 [wide] D1 [close] D [wide*] Each type of scale has its own set of principles that determine which notes are used in the scale. This time the scale starts with the open D string. The G Major Scale is the easiest scale to learn for beginners, so let’s start there. E [wide] E1 [close] E2, Coming down: E2 [close] E1 [wide] E [wide] There are many different types of scales: major, natural minor, harmonic minor, etc, but as a beginner, the first type of scale to focus on and master is the major scale. Please. Learn to play this warm-up proficiently (all notes in tune and you can work smoothly and seamlessly from half notes to 16th notes) before you move on to another scale. Those 4 pictures are so helpful, I can’t even fully explain. E string: 1 and 2 touching (half step) with all other fingers spaced apart (whole steps). Thank you! If you’re not sure about some of the aspects of violin finger placement, check out this article which includes violin fingering charts. G3 [close] G2 [wide] G1 [close] G. *if you prefer, you can use a 4th finger instead of an open D string on both the way up and the way down. D3 [close] D2 [wide] D1 [wide] D [wide] (for instance E and F# on the D string). Each note in blue is a ‘member’ of the G major scale, which is one of the first scales you’ll learn to play on the violin. Then, you can start to use the sheet music as a quick visual reference for which notes you need to play. A3 [wide] A2 [close] A1 [wide] A [wide] support@violinschool.com, © Copyright 2018 - ViolinSchool - All Rights Reserved. Once you have this fingering pattern memorized, take note of the set of sharps, naturals, and flats that make up this scale. Here is the two octave G major scale, which uses all the strings of the violin: Going up: You can see the finger numbers at the side of the chart. For the next few weeks, play through your warm-up exercise each time you practice. Using the scales as your cornerstone, you will become familiar with the different keys and will be able to approach songs and pieces of music with confidence and ease. On the E and A strings, the middle finger is close to the first … - 'E1' = 1st finger on the E string, 'D3' = 3rd finger on the D string. Take some time to grasp the section of the warm up leading up to the eighth notes. To play half steps, squeeze your fingers together so they touch each other (B and C natural on the A string.) The interval still sounds 'wide' (known as a 'tone'), whichever way you choose. G [wide] G1 [wide] G2 [close] G3 [wide*] For instance, to play a G scale, start by playing the lowest G on your violin (open G string.) Sign up for more information about our private lessons. On this page you can learn the G major violin scale. Required fields are marked *. I see the notes on paper, but to actually visualize where my fingers are supposed to lie on the fingerboard has been indescribably amazing. Half notes (long, slow, smooth bows that span from frog to tip), Quarter notes (quick, strong bows that span most of the bow), Four per note eight notes (four quick bow strokes on each note), Two per note eight notes (two quick bow strokes on each note), One per note eight notes (one quick bow stroke on note), Four per note 16th notes (four ultra-quick bow strokes on each note), Two per note 16th (two ultra-quick bow strokes on each note), One per note 16th notes (four quick bow strokes on each note). guaranteed, D [wide] D1 [wide] D2 [close] D3, Coming down: Violin finger charts are a helpful way to build a visual and physical memory of finger placings. D [wide] D1 [wide] D2 [close] D3 [wide] Think of this as: stretched, stretched, close. The best approach when learning scales is to memorize both the set of sharps, flats, and naturals, and the fingering pattern for each scale. Then, ascend up in pitch and play the notes in consecutive order until you reach the next G on your instrument (third finger on the D string.) Violin Scale Warm-Ups for Beginners. For instance, the A major scale would contain C#, F#, and G#, and the D major scale would use F# and C#.