[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.
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[Violin] Recommended practice pieces for violin beginners: Famous pieces you might want to try playing (31–40)
waltzJohannes Brahms
A graceful, moving melody, woven as beautifully as a gently flowing river, soothes and enchants the listener’s heart.
In the latter half of the piece, be sure to observe the crescendo carefully as the volume gradually increases.
Fairies’ DanceNiccolò Paganini
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.
MelodyPyotr Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky is renowned for his beautiful, story-like, and moving melodies.
This piece is also a lovely one that will make you want to pair it with piano accompaniment.
It’s suitable for beginners who have a solid foundation.
Start by slowing the tempo, and raise it as you become more comfortable.
The Girl from IpanemaAntonio Carlos Jobim
The Girl from Ipanema is a bossa nova composed by Brazil’s Antônio Carlos Jobim in 1962.
It is said to be one of the most-covered popular songs after the Beatles’ “Yesterday,” and it is the most famous piece in the bossa nova repertoire.
Concerto in A minorAntonio Vivaldi
This concerto features a beautiful melody and is often performed not only at recitals but also in major competitions.
Its appeal stands out when the lines are sung expressively within the minor key.
To play smoothly through to the end, diligent bowing practice is essential.
[Violin] Recommended Practice Pieces for Violin Beginners: Famous Pieces You’ll Want to Play (41–50)
GavotteFrançois-Joseph Gossec
The gavotte originates from a regional French folk dance and was incorporated into operas and ballets by many composers.
This piece is a work for violin and orchestra based on a melody from Gossec’s opera Rosine, transposed for beginners.
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.