Step 2: 1st Finger

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First, an introduction to the notes you play with your 1st finger.

1st Finger Notes On The Violin – pdf factsheet


In these first pieces, you don’t need to read the music – just copy what I play.

Copycat duets – pdf sheet music (written out as a duet – I’m playing the ‘teacher’ part in the video below)


Now have a go at reading the music in these next few pieces.

Pieces For 1st Finger – pdf sheet music

More Pieces For 1st Finger – pdf sheet music

Trickier Pieces For 1st Finger – pdf sheet music


Extra material from other books.

Tap Dancer – no pdf available but you can find this in Fiddle Time Joggers (Oxford).

Rhythm Fever – no pdf available but you can find this in Fiddle Time Joggers (Oxford).

Ally Bally – no pdf available but you can find this in Fiddle Time Joggers (Oxford).


Once again, let’s finish with a quiz to check how much you’ve learnt.

Note Names – violin 2 – pdf worksheet (open strings and 1st finger notes)


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