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 (31–40)
Gavotte (composed by Joseph Gossec)François-Joseph Gossec
It’s a perfect piece for practice, packed with all sorts of fundamental violin techniques such as long tied whole notes, pizzicato, and expressive staccato.
It’s also commonly used as a foundational practice piece for intermediate players and above.
Be sure to grasp the character of each section as the mood of the melody shifts from one to the next.
Minuet in G majorPetzoruto
These pieces, long known as “Bach’s Two Minuets in G” included in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, have been reassigned by musicologists in recent years to Petzold.
The first of the two minuets is also famous in its arranged form as “A Lover’s Concerto.”
SerenadeFranz Schubert
The melody itself is somewhat subdued, but it has a characteristically Schubert-like, gently expressive tone.
However, if you just play exactly what’s written on the page, the performance tends to become plain and expressionless, so practice while deepening your understanding of the piece to bring out a sense of sorrow.
Minuet No. 3J.S.Bach
Bach’s famous Minuet.
It’s important to emphasize the attack on each beat.
Play with a clear sense of dance-like groove.
The tempo itself is on the slower side, so it’s fine to play at your own pace.
The section in the second half where the mood changes is particularly rewarding to play.
Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven
Pieces by the classical master Beethoven are also recommended for beginner violin practice.
One of his masterpieces, the famous melody sung in the Ninth Symphony, is characterized by simple yet expressive phrases.
Its appeal lies in how it naturally helps you acquire basic bowing techniques and left-hand finger placement.
Completed in 1824, this work celebrates human love and joy, and its familiar melody can be motivating for practice.
It’s a perfect selection for those who want to refine their violin technique.
Recommended Practice Pieces for Beginner Violinists (41–50)
MinuetRidolfo Boccherini
Luigi Boccherini’s “Minuet” is an ideal piece for beginning violinists, one that lets them experience the joy of performing.
Composed in 1771, it features a melody that blends the lightness of the Rococo style with the sonorities of Spanish music.
Since its publication in 1775, it has remained consistently popular over the centuries and is one of the most beloved works in classical music.
While simple enough for beginners to play, its elegant melody has the power to captivate listeners.
Even those not yet comfortable with handling the violin will find that learning this “Minuet” helps maintain motivation.
It’s also a delight that beginner-friendly arrangements of the score are widely available.
The Beautiful FarmerRobert Schumann
A piece I highly recommend for players who want to take a step beyond the beginner level.
It requires bowing skills where maintaining a steady rhythm is crucial, and the melody intermingles long notes and shorter ones.
However, if you’re a beginner who has been diligent with basic practice, you’ll definitely be able to play it accurately as long as you stay calm.