Your Violin Map
Complete the introduction and the two rules, then explore the different paths.
Main Path
Why and how learning the violin can be a game you play with yourself, and the two principles that guide the whole game.
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The Left Hand
How the violin feels in the hand. This section introduces some of the basic mechanics of the left hand, as taught by Dorothy DeLay, Carl Flesch, and Francesco Geminiani.
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The Right Hand
How the bow feels in the hand. This section introduces some of the basic mechanics of the right hand, as taught by Lucien Capet, Ivan Galamian, and Giuseppe Tartini.
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Reading the Notes
Music is primarily an aural language, but it is often notated on paper especially in the Western classical tradition. This section introduces the basics of reading music, and some basic concepts that will become important later in the game.
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Upcoming: The Notes in First Position
Putting everything together, this section introduces the notes in the first position, with special attention to how the game really becomes important here.
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Upcoming: Dorothy DeLay and the Third Position
A future path for shifting and positions. Also introduced are the precursors to vibrato, and a little trick for intonation.
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A note about this beta version
The Violin Game is still a work in progress. Some lessons, images, translations, and interactions may change as the project develops.
If you notice something confusing, broken, or helpful, I would be grateful for your feedback.