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[Violin] Recommended practice pieces for violin beginners. Famous pieces you’ll want to try playing.

Even as adults, many of us still dream of one day playing the violin with elegance.

When you finally take the plunge, buy a violin, and get ready to play, choosing the right practice pieces becomes very important.

If you don’t find the music engaging, you won’t keep up with practice; but if it’s too difficult, you might give up quickly.

In this article, we’ve put together a list of pieces that are perfect for beginner violin practice.

We’ve included not only classical masterpieces, but also popular tunes that are favorites for violin performance.

These are all well-known songs, and there are plenty of beginner-friendly arrangements available, so you can feel confident starting out.

[Violin] Recommended practice pieces for violin beginners: Famous pieces you might want to try playing (71–80)

Long, Long AgoThomas Haynes Bayly

Long Long Ago – Jennifer Jeon제니퍼 전(영은)
Long, Long AgoThomas Haynes Bayly

This is a piece often assigned as a required work at violin recitals.

There are versions with varying levels of difficulty depending on the sheet music, so choose a score that matches your skill level.

By paying attention to dynamics, it’s a piece that tends to sound more professional.

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Song of the FrogDoitsu min’yō

New Violin Method Book 1 No. 33 “Frog” – Instructor’s Model Performance
Song of the FrogDoitsu min'yō

The Japanese children’s song “Kaeru no Gasshou” (Frog Chorus), based on a German folk tune, is widely used in music education.

It features a simple melody and lyrics, as well as a round (canon) form, making it ideal for beginner violin practice.

The part that imitates frog calls helps spark interest in music while keeping it fun.

Adopted in the 1947 national textbook, it has been loved across generations.

This piece lets learners study basic pitch and rhythm while also developing expressive skills.

It’s recommended for those just starting the violin.

It’s said to be used as the departure melody at JR East’s Ryūgasaki-shi Station.

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little foxDoitsu min’yō

A little fox. Suzuki Method 1 violin, I started as an adult.
little foxDoitsu min'yō

Kogitsune (Little Fox) is based on a song published in Germany in 1824 titled “Fox, You Stole the Goose.” It remains widely beloved in Germany today.

The Japanese lyrics appeared in a Ministry of Education-issued textbook in 1947 (Showa 22), in a volume called “Music for Third Graders.”

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Amazing GraceSakkyokusha fushō

Play in One Position: Amazing Grace | With Sheet Music
Amazing GraceSakkyokusha fushō

For beginners stepping into the world of the violin one step at a time, Amazing Grace is a wonderful choice.

It is a hymn written by the clergyman John Newton, filled with repentance for past wrongs and gratitude for God’s grace.

Its clear, flowing melody is simple yet beautiful, and you can truly feel the joy of performing it.

Moreover, the piece is effective for improving playing technique, and by performing it with feeling, you can learn emotionally rich expression.

For these reasons, this piece deserves a top spot on a violin beginner’s practice list.

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In conclusion

I’ve introduced recommended practice pieces ranging from classical to popular songs that even beginners can play.

This isn’t unique to the violin, but when it comes to learning an instrument, the most important thing is to keep at it—and you won’t keep at it unless you’re enjoying yourself.

If you overreach and try something too difficult, you may end up frustrated.

Start by practicing pieces like the ones I introduced this time, choose songs you love, and learn to play them solidly—those successes will build your confidence and make you love the violin even more! I look forward to the day I can hear you play.