Find out the violin string names and basic tuning techniques in this easy-to-follow video. Get virtual, real-time violin lessons: https://takelessons.com/online/violin-lessons Learn more about violin string names at the TakeLessons blog: https://takelessons.com/blog/2020/11/violin-string-names-other-basic-skills Follow TakeLessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takelessons/?hl=en Follow TakeLessons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakeLessons It can be confusing to remember the violin string names, and hard to read music if you don’t know the names and notes of each string. In this fun-to-watch video, you’ll learn the violin string names, and you’ll also learn tuning tips that help you quickly get your violin sounding great and ready to play; whether you choose to tune by ear, tune along with a piano, or you use a tuning app on your phone. The names of the violin strings are E, A, D, and G. This video won’t only walk you through the steps for learning those letters, but will also help you develop strategies of your own to actually remember them. A great video for youngsters playing the violin or fiddle for the very first time, or for adults learning a new musical instrument, this video gives you a great foundation for starting to play songs. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2ZLRUbgNh0

Practice breathing exercises specifically for singers. Get live, online, group singing classes here: https://takelessons.com/live/singing Sign up for private singing lessons: https://takelessons.com/online/singing-lessons Learn more about singing at the TakeLessons blog: https://takelessons.com/blog/2020/10/how-to-get-better-at-singing-find-your-vocal-style Follow TakeLessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takelessons/?hl=en Follow TakeLessons on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakeLessons What does it mean to breathe properly as a singer? What does it mean to take a deep breath? Breathing as a singer is an art form in itself, and that’s the focus of this helpful lesson. Here, TakeLessons partner Kathy Z. gives you a series of exercises to help you prepare for singing. These include breathing into your back to expand your back muscles, breathing as though you’re taking a sip through a straw, and moving through different positions to help your body gain muscle memory for proper breathing. With these exercises and techniques, you’ll enhance your vocal support for a healthier sound. About Your Singing Instructor Kathy obtained an undergraduate degree in vocal performance from the University of Nebraska (where she graduated honorable mention, named with the vocal department's Outstanding Senior in Music award, and also obtained a minor in theatre) and a master's degree in music from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Both of these degrees emphasized classical singing technique, and through this study Kathy gained a solid foundation for her musical craft. Kathy is now a singer/songwriter and performs often with her own band in which she sings, plays guitar, writes her own songs and arranges them for intricate backup harmonies and multiple instrumentation. A variety of influences are apparent in her music, including the musical genres of folk, pop, jazz, and yes, even hip hop. She has recorded three albums of her music and all have been received to critical acclaim. She sings as a professional cantor at St. John the Baptist Church in Manhattan, and teaches private voice, guitar and piano lessons throughout the city of New York. She served for a time as the general music teacher for St. Dominic's School in the Bronx, where she was responsible for Pre-K through 8th grade music classes, and, true to form, she is often called upon in a multitude of situations to perform in a variety of musical genres. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8iwxWPpwlo