Recommended Practice Pieces for Beginner Violinists
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.
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Recommended Practice Pieces for Beginner Violinists (21–30)
Fairies’ DanceNikoro Paganīni
Paganini is known for pieces that are extremely difficult and geared toward advanced players, but this piece is just within reach even for beginners.
If you pay attention to the rhythm and play the main thematic melody well, you should be able to convey its light, lively character.
My husband is in the cold earthFosutā
A song by America’s Foster about the death of an aging plantation master and the Black slaves who worked there mourning him in sorrow.
The melody of this piece was later reused with new lyrics as the hymn “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”
Recommended Practice Pieces for Beginner Violinists (31–40)
Sorrow of LoveFritz Kreisler
It’s a piece so famous that renowned violinists often choose it for their recitals.
It’s relatively easy even for beginners and particularly demands basic skills.
Perhaps because the composer, Kreisler, was himself a violinist, the scales bring out the full charm of the instrument.
German DanceKāru Dittāsu Fon DittāsuDorufu
This is an easy dance piece in a waltz style with a triple meter that doesn’t require many advanced skills.
It’s even more enjoyable to play with piano accompaniment.
It’s perfect for practicing position shifts and a gentle, relaxed vibrato.
Since it’s relatively short, try practicing it all the way through multiple times.
BourréeHenderu
The original piece is an Oboe Sonata (in F major, HWV 363a), and there are also arrangements for flute sonata.
This fourth piece is performed on various instruments such as piano and violin.
The bourrée is a dance that originated in France and Spain, and harpsichord pieces by Handel and Bach are well known examples.
LargoAntonio Vivaldi
This is the second movement of “Winter,” the fourth concerto in Vivaldi’s violin concerto set The Four Seasons.
Each movement is accompanied by an Italian sonnet, and for the Largo it reads: “By the fireside, quietly content, while outside the rain drenches all things.”
Country RoadJohn Denver
This is a signature song by John Denver, one of America’s leading singer-songwriters.
Released in 1971, it is included on the album Poems, Prayers & Promises.
The lyrics, which sing of a deep love for one’s hometown and the beauty of nature, are sure to resonate with listeners.
Its simple, easy-to-remember melody makes it ideal for violin practice and a great resource for developing bow control.
As a classic that was even chosen as an official state song of West Virginia, it’s well worth giving it a try.