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.
Playlist
| Recommended Practice Pieces for Beginner Violinists | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Pachelbel’s CanonJohann Pachelbel | play_arrow | Pachelbel: The best practice piece for beginner violinists |
| 2 | Overturesugiyama kouichi | play_arrow | The appeal and universality of Dragon Quest music |
| 3 | Gavotte (Composed by Bach)J.S.Bach | play_arrow | Bach’s Dances: Ideal Practice Pieces for Beginners |
| 4 | Merry-Go-Round of LifeHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | Introduce Studio Ghibli masterpiece songs |
| 5 | A Whole New WorldAlan Menken | play_arrow | Aladdin’s popular songs, moving masterpieces that touch the heart |
| 6 | Air on the G StringJ.S.Bach | play_arrow | Bach’s graceful masterpiece, a tone that resonates in the heart |
| 7 | Love’s GreetingEdward Elgar | play_arrow | Elgar’s melody of love, played on the violin |
| 8 | sunflowerHakasé Tarō | play_arrow | ‘Sunflower’ — perfect for beginner violinists |
| 9 | strollHisaishi Joe | play_arrow | “Sanpo” is a famous song from anime and a classic children’s song. |
| 10 | butterflySupein min’yō | play_arrow | Beginner-friendly solfège songs for violin |
| 11 | My Heart Will Go OnJames Horner | play_arrow | The moving masterpiece “My Heart,” perfect for beginners |
| 12 | HumoresqueAntonín Dvořák | play_arrow | A masterpiece from Dvořák’s American period |
| 13 | Always With MeKimura Yumi | play_arrow | Yumi Kimura, the singer of the theme song from Spirited Away |
| 14 | Do-Re-Mi SongRichard Rodgers | play_arrow | The famous song from The Sound of Music |
| 15 | German folk songkaeru no uta | play_arrow | The Song of the Frog: A Nursery Rhyme That Contributes to Music Education |
| 16 | Minuet in G majorLudwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | Let's enjoy Beethoven's violin pieces |
| 17 | Tufted puffinHakasé Tarō | play_arrow | Introducing Taro Hakase’s famous piece, Etupirka |
| 18 | Meditation from ThaïsJules Massenet | play_arrow | Songs that resonate with the heart: masterpieces of 19th-century French opera |
| 19 | German lullabynemure yoiko yo niwa ya bokujou ni (mo-tsuaruto no komoriuta) | play_arrow | Lullabies are appealing for their calm and gentle melodies. |
| 20 | SicilianaGabriel Urbain Fauré | play_arrow | Fauré’s works, ideal for beginner violinists |
| 21 | RomanceLudwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | A piece you can perform in public after enough practice |
| 22 | Amaryllisfuransu min’yō | play_arrow | The amaryllis is a beautiful red flower. |
| 23 | Country danceKāru Maria fon Uēbā | play_arrow | A short, fun piece to dance to; perfect for practicing staccato. |
| 24 | Gavotte (composed by Martini)Marutīni | play_arrow | Martini’s gavotte is versatile. |
| 25 | Concerto in A minorAntonio Vivaldi | play_arrow | A captivating concerto with a beautiful melody |
| 26 | Minuet No. 3J.S.Bach | play_arrow | The universal appeal and beauty of Bach’s music |
| 27 | MelodyPyōtoru Chaikofusukī | play_arrow | Let's play Tchaikovsky's beautiful piece |
| 28 | Wedding MarchFelix Mendelssohn | play_arrow | The classic wedding march, composed by Mendelssohn |
| 29 | Fairies’ DanceNikoro Paganīni | play_arrow | Paganini's pieces are difficult, but this piece can be played by beginners. |
| 30 | My husband is in the cold earthFosutā | play_arrow | A song in which slaves mourn their master's death |
| 31 | Sorrow of LoveFritz Kreisler | play_arrow | Famous violin pieces that are easy for beginners to play |
| 32 | German DanceKāru Dittāsu Fon DittāsuDorufu | play_arrow | Ideal for practicing simple and short waltz pieces |
| 33 | BourréeHenderu | play_arrow | The bourrée composed by Handel is performed with multiple instruments. |
| 34 | LargoAntonio Vivaldi | play_arrow | The quiet movement of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons: Winter |
| 35 | Country RoadJohn Denver | play_arrow | A signature song by John Denver that celebrates love for his homeland and nature. |
| 36 | Gavotte (composed by Joseph Gossec)François-Joseph Gossec | play_arrow | An intermediate-level practice piece for mastering fundamental violin techniques. |
| 37 | Minuet in G majorPetzoruto | play_arrow | The composer of Bach’s Minuet has been corrected. |
| 38 | SerenadeFranz Schubert | play_arrow | Performing with great care for the emotional character of Schubert’s music |
| 39 | Minuet No. 3J.S.Bach | play_arrow | Bach’s Minuet, an elegant piece of music |
| 40 | Ode to JoyLudwig van Beethoven | play_arrow | Beethoven pieces are perfect for beginner violin practice. |
| 41 | MinuetRidolfo Boccherini | play_arrow | Masterpieces Perfect for Beginner Violinists |
| 42 | The Beautiful FarmerRobert Schumann | play_arrow | A difficult piece that can be reproduced if you stick to the basic practice. |
| 43 | Gavottegosekku | play_arrow | Violin piece based on a French folk song |
| 44 | Close It, Open ItJan Jyakku Rusoo | play_arrow | Let's enjoy playing nursery rhyme melodies |
| 45 | The Girl from IpanemaJobin | play_arrow | A bossa nova classic, a song with worldwide popularity |
| 46 | Theme from ‘Dance of the Fairies’Niccolò Paganini | play_arrow | Paganini is a master of variations. |
| 47 | Gavotte (by Becker)Bekka | play_arrow | Brisk rhythm, a mysterious minor key |
| 48 | Amazing GraceSakkyokusha fushō | play_arrow | Masterpieces Perfect for Beginner Violinists |
| 49 | Hunters’ ChorusKāru Maria fon Uēbā | play_arrow | A vigorous, cheerful melody, rhythmically |
| 50 | Concerto No. 2Furīdorihi Zaitsu | play_arrow | A thrilling and delightful concerto performance |
| 51 | Prelude and AllegroFritz Kreisler | play_arrow | Masterpieces Perfect for Beginner Violinists |
| 52 | MusetteJ.S.Bach | play_arrow | Gentle music by Bach for beginners |
| 53 | Londonderry AirAirurando min’yō | play_arrow | Irish folk song, a famous piece sung around the world |
| 54 | Gavotte (composed by Ambroise)Anburowāzu Toma | play_arrow | Etudes for learning violin techniques |
| 55 | From the chorus ‘Judas Maccabaeus’Georg Friedrich Händel | play_arrow | Famous violin masterpiece melodies |
| 56 | little foxDoitsu min’yō | play_arrow | Little Fox is a German folk song that came to Japan |
| 57south_east | MinuetLuigi Rodolfo Boccherini | play_arrow | Boccherini’s masterpiece Minuet, for two cellos |
| 58 | golden wedding anniversarymari | play_arrow | A famous gavotte-style miniature by Marri |
| 59 | waltzYohanesu Buraamusu | play_arrow | A beautiful melody soothes the heart. |
| 60 | GavotteRyuri | play_arrow | A viol piece by Marais mistaken for a work by Lully |
| 61 | Variations on ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’Suzuki Shin’ichi | play_arrow | Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star popular among beginner violinists |
| 62 | Leroy Anderson Medleyandāson | play_arrow | A fun, pop-style accompaniment on the violin |
| 63 | Long long agoT. H. Beirī | play_arrow | Choose violin performance pieces wisely |
| 64 | Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Starfuransu min’yō | play_arrow | Masterpieces Perfect for Beginner Violinists |
| 65 | From Zigeunerweisen ‘Sonata in D minor’Furanchesuko Maria Verachīni | play_arrow | An elegant minor-key violin masterpiece |
| 66 | GavotteBekka | play_arrow | Becker's chamber music is important in Germany. |
| 67 | Long, Long AgoBeirī | play_arrow | A nostalgic children's song, a famous piece composed by Bailey |


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