The words and fingering to See the Great Big Leaves Fall

See The Great Big Leaves Fall  also called See the Pretty Flowers

See the great big leaves fall, ( open E string or E0)
Right down in my backyard. (finger 1 on E string or E1 with f#)
See the great big leaves fall, (open E)
Red and orange and yellow. (rock to open A string or A0)

Resources: Tuning your Violin

Hi there,
Here is a great pitch resource for tuning your violin. Remember use your fine tuners first!

If the pitch is really off, you will need some help to turn the pegs.

1. For the pegs, always loosen first before you tighten them. 
2. The string should wind the last 2 times close to the scroll box to help hold it in place.

First Fiddle Tune: B'il Dem Cabbage (Boil the Cabbage)

Finding the balance point.

Balance point

1. Hold the bow parallel to the floor in front of you.

2. Carefully place the finger so that the bow can balance with only on one finger.

    This is your balance point on your bow.

Wiggle and play!

Place your bow at the balance point on your D string. Wiggle the bow back-and-forth quietly so there is no sound. Only make the string move. Now release the bow and move it to the right. Wonderful. Now do it again. This is a down bow. The bow moves to the right.

Place your bow at the balance point on your D string. Wiggle the bow back and forth quietly so there is no sound. Just make the string move. Now release the bow and move it to the left. Wonderful now do it again. This is an up bow. The bow moves to the left.

Bow hold for Violin in 5 easy steps

Your bow hold 

1. Flop your hand. Let your fingers relax and hang.

2. Raise. Slowly raise your hand. 

3. Thumb. Bend your thumb.

4. Touch. Touch the first line on your middle finger and ring finger with your thumb.

5. Drop and flop. Drop baby finger on top and flop your index finger between your first line and second line on the index finger.

Where do I put my thumb on my bow? 

1. Make a fist (with your thumb on the outside). Notice where your thumb is and where it touches your other fingers. This is the side of your thumb that will touch your bow.

2. Your thumb will touch both the wrapping on your bow (the leather wrapping) the wood that is in between the leather wrapping and just the corner of the frog. It will touch all three places on its corner.

3. Now bend your thumb. And place it on the wood, touch the leather and touch the frog.

4. Now flop your hand so that your middle and ring finger hang over the bow.

Touch the first line on your middle finger and ring finger with The bow stick.

5. Drop and flop. Drop baby finger on top and flop your index finger on the bow stick.

You are now ready to play the violin.

Bow hold for Violin in 5 easy steps.

Welcome

Hi,
Welcome! What a wonderful path you have begun! I began playing the violin when I was 3 and teaching when I was 12. Now, I have played violin for over 40 years and have taught many students, like you, for over 27 years. My passion is sharing with others how to succeed on their violin and viola. I love to teach and inspire others to success.

I will guide you along the path so you can be successful.

3 important things that everyone notices right away when you play:

• your tone
• your time 
• your in tune (ringing or 'right' note)

For your own reference, here is the short version of my professional resume.

To begin find a quiet spot where you can work on your violin skill. A mirror will be good and helpful. A mp3 will also be helpful. A music stand or strong magnet to hold your music on the wall. An example for your might be the laundry room, the guest room, your bedroom or basement. You will need room to stand. Sometimes you will sit to do table time (I will talk about this later.)