Adult beginner violinist | 2 years progress video

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  • Опубліковано 18 тра 2018
  • I'm playing the violin for exactly 2 years now, so I collected clips from day 1 until today and I made this 2 year progress video.
    I always wanted to play the violin, but I thought I was too old to learn and that you needed to have some special talent to be able to learn this. Well, luckily I found out that's all nonsense. You don't learn this with talent, you learn this through hard work.
    I've had weekly violin lessons ever since the start and I practice about 1-2 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. Besides my daily technical exercises, I tried to play my favorite songs, had a go at making a few music videos, met a pianist friend to play duets with, played on stage during recitals and concerts and I did some collabs with other musicians from around the world. Last but not least, I passsed my "grade A" exams in music (both theoritical and practical). I don't think I've ever learned so much in my entire life!
    I hope this video is insightful and gives you a clear and realistic view on the process of learning to play the violin.
    -Marijke
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    ✨ Instagram: marijke.violin
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    • S O N G L I S T
    0:28 - 0:47 Exercises from the first Louis Metz violin method book
    0:48 The Hanging Tree (The Hunger Games)
    1:59 Opus 11, 1st movement (Ferdinand Küchler)
    2:07 Sally's Song (The Nightmare Before Christmas)
    2:19 Opus 35, 1st movement (Oskar Rieding)
    2:38 Hedwig's Theme (Harry Potter)
    2:49 Rigaudon (J.B. de Boismortier)
    3:01 Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
    3:12 Oh Come All Ye Faithful (Christmas song)
    3:28 Playing in an orchestra at a Christmas concert.
    3:42 Opus 35, 2nd movement (Oskar Rieding)
    4:03 Misty Mountains Cold (The Hobbit) - COLLAB
    4:19 Opus 34, 1st movement (Oskar Rieding)
    4:35 Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel) - COLLAB
    4:51 Position shifting + vibrato
    5:05 Opus 34, 2nd movement (Oskar Rieding) - RECITAL
    5:20 Concerto in the style of Mozart, 1st movement (Hans Millies)
    5:33 Colors Of The Wind (Pocahontas) - COLLAB
    5:43 Opus 15, 1st movement (Ferdinand Küchler)
    5:55 He's A Pirate (Pirates of the Caribbean)
    6:13 Opus 15, 1st movement (Ferdinand Küchler) - RECITAL
    6:29 High Hat (George Gershwin) - ENSEMBLE RECITAL
    6:40 The Wind That Shakes The Barley (Irish folk song)
    6:57 Prologue (Beauty and the Beast)
    7:10 Victor's Piano Solo (Corpse Bride)
    7:33 Quand Jésus Naquit à Noël (Christmas song)
    7:48 Angels We Have Heard On High (Lindsey Stirling version)
    8:05 Brothers (Fullmetal Alchemist)
    8:21 The Wind That Shakes The Barley (Irish folk song)
    8:35 Crystallize (Lindsey Stirling)
    8:56 Elements (Lindsey Stirling)
    • M U S I C
    Intro-outro // Fredji - Happy Life
    Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: • Fredji - Happy Life (V...
    • G E A R
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    - - - M Y G E A R - - -
    VIOLINS AND BOWS
    • Acoustic violin // Roderich Paesold, 2017 (from Contrada Musica in Amersfoort, The Netherlands)
    • Electric violin // Yamaha SV-200 (color: brown)
    • 5-string acoustic violin // Thomann 5-string violin (antiqued finish)
    • Bow 1 // CodaBow “Joule” (color: Ruby Amber Prismatic)
    • Bow 2 // carbon fiber bow "Presto" (from Violin Lounge)
    MY FAVOURITE STRINGS
    • D'Addario // Zyex
    • Pirastro // Evah Pirazzi Gold
    • Pirastro // Tonica
    • Thomastik // Vision Solo
    • My favourite E string: Pirastro Gold (medium tension)
    ACCESSOIRES
    • Rosin // Pirastro: Evah Pirazzi Gold
    • Chin rest // Teka model by GEWA
    • Shoulder rest // Wolf Forte Secondo
    • Tuning pegs // Wittner finetune-pegs
    • Violin case // GEWA Pure (color: grey)
    • Tuner // D'Addario micro tuner for violin/viola
    FOR PERFORMING
    • Headway "The Band2" piezo pickup for violin | www.headwaymusicaudio.com/pro...
    • Headway "EDM1 H.E." preamp | www.headwaymusicaudio.com/pro...
    #violin #progress #adultbeginnerviolinist

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  • @MarijkeViolin
    @MarijkeViolin  Рік тому +2

    ✨ For exclusive videos, technical exercises, sheet music and collaborations with me on UA-cam, join my Patreon at www.patreon.com/marijkeviolin 🎻

  • @MrQhuin
    @MrQhuin 5 років тому +5553

    *TIP* Practice 40 hours a day and consult to Ling Ling

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +173

      I'd rather practice whenever I feel like it and post cover songs on UA-cam. 😋

    • @MrQhuin
      @MrQhuin 5 років тому +411

      😊 It's a Ling Ling joke used to say from a very talented violinist.

    • @saurustirano7642
      @saurustirano7642 5 років тому +55

      jajaja you mean 50 hours a day.

    • @sofiamadilo6069
      @sofiamadilo6069 5 років тому +202

      Yassss twosetviolin fanssssss I love Brett and Eddy

    • @oceanc5357
      @oceanc5357 5 років тому +145

      Nooooooo a two set reference IF YOU CAN PLAY IT QUICKLY YOU CAN PLAY IT SLOWLY - said a while doing everything wrong😂😂😂

  • @bultaoreune9181
    @bultaoreune9181 5 років тому +1647

    *Everyone has a carribean phase wheather a beginner or not*

  • @wendy721
    @wendy721 5 років тому +2145

    Why... every video I've watched like this... *they always buy an electric violin in there 1st 2 months*
    Very, s a c r e l i g I o u s decision

    • @maja_milla2484
      @maja_milla2484 5 років тому +54

      AmAAZing whhhyyyyyyyyy

    • @newmono7341
      @newmono7341 5 років тому +135

      yeah, it's i n t e r e s t i n g,
      I guess people just become curious about how different it feels and sounds

    • @maja_milla2484
      @maja_milla2484 5 років тому +67

      But a electric violins with sacrilegious five strings just sounds like a piece of wood and a bow without any rosin.

    • @laila4326
      @laila4326 5 років тому +27

      I also wonder about that... I've played the violin since 7 yrs now and I'll maybe buy an electric violin in the end of this year. For me, it wouldn't have been good for me to buy one at the beginning bc I needed to practise the tunes (I was maybe 8 yrs at that time). I don't know how adults learn all these things (sorry for my bad english 😅)

    • @nastyakrasovskiy1327
      @nastyakrasovskiy1327 5 років тому

      That’s so true!!!

  • @iamkamx5172
    @iamkamx5172 4 роки тому +389

    My progression after two years:
    Finally picked up the thing lying under my bed.

    • @purpleliu7528
      @purpleliu7528 4 роки тому +10

      Bruh we the same

    • @cyq9587
      @cyq9587 3 роки тому +2

      For real tho 😭

    • @sleepyboy2371
      @sleepyboy2371 3 роки тому +2

      My brother got a violin for band in hs. And he hasn't touched it since he graduated a few yrs back.my dad plans on selling it soon, but I'm kind of getting a tad bit inspired so I might tRy to pick it up before he sells it haha

    • @iamkamx5172
      @iamkamx5172 3 роки тому

      @@sleepyboy2371 status update, i picked it up and put it back. Its still there, instruments are so hard to learn without a teacher.

    • @HiHi-lr6ku
      @HiHi-lr6ku 3 роки тому

      Youre my twin now

  • @katharinag3283
    @katharinag3283 5 років тому +1403

    Wow you're such a fast learner! I've been playing the cello for 10 years now and I admire you so much for all the effort and time you put into learning this wonderful instrument!!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +25

      Thank you so much for this sweet compliment, it made my day! And cello is beautiful!

    • @user-bb5qy6yr5u
      @user-bb5qy6yr5u 5 років тому

      really? 2 years after barely did vibrato shit

    • @user-bb5qy6yr5u
      @user-bb5qy6yr5u 5 років тому +1

      just kidding... you should have practiced your vibrato way back then

    • @viviany228
      @viviany228 5 років тому

      Katharina Littleperson sksk I just started to play the cello!!

    • @wordsofwisdom8852
      @wordsofwisdom8852 5 років тому

      Marijke plays
      Ma'am, can I please know how many hours do you use per day for practice?

  • @GieVoices
    @GieVoices 4 роки тому +133

    I love that in almost every violin related video I see comments related to twoset ever since I watched them.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @beatricebrooks9966
    @beatricebrooks9966 3 роки тому +151

    Ok, I love that you're an adult who just learned. Most people are like..."oh yeah, I started when I was 5" and it was sorta discouraging. I thought because I was older (15 haha) that I was too old! I know, sounds dumb right. Thanks so much!!

    • @luisamendieta7387
      @luisamendieta7387 3 роки тому +17

      I’m 15 almost 16 too and I want to learn

    • @leynaphan
      @leynaphan 3 роки тому +2

      @@luisamendieta7387 you should do it!! i wonder if you picked up on it yet? im sure you will enjoy it!!!

    • @melanzanablu2370
      @melanzanablu2370 3 роки тому +3

      I started last year and I was 27 😁 unfortunately the virus didn t help me, after only 4 lessons I had to continue learning by myself. I'll never be great but it s too much fun ☺️

    • @maxlanggam6020
      @maxlanggam6020 3 роки тому +5

      I'll be 16 next week and i just started playing violin if my calculations are right if i practice playing for 5-7 hours, i should be able to play good when I'm 17 or 18 yrs old.

    • @ninadubuisson5711
      @ninadubuisson5711 3 роки тому +1

      @@maxlanggam6020 did u really played 7 hours by day ?

  • @1027ladybug
    @1027ladybug 5 років тому +118

    What the heck. Ive been playing for six years and I'm twelve and we haven't even learned vibrato yet. This girl has dedication and she's a VERY quick learner keep it up!

    • @Archocobunny12
      @Archocobunny12 4 роки тому +10

      When you're older you have a lot more experience with how to learn and practice things. dedication and discipline increases too as you mature. You'll get there :)

    • @louissands9547
      @louissands9547 4 роки тому +5

      Everybody has a different pace. Don't torture yourself becaus of it :)
      In my personal experience, I've been learning the violin for 7 months now and I'm close to a perfect vibrato already. Time moves differently for all people. Kepp that practice Up !

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @thelionneverroars1570
    @thelionneverroars1570 5 років тому +1268

    You are doing very well for only being at two years. However, I believe instead of moving on you more complicated songs, you should focus a little bit more on tuning. I understand you are still learning, but it's better to backtrack and be in tune than struggle with it later on.
    I know this from experience. I never bothered to count when I was first learning so I still have issues with rhythm and beats of the notes even if I can play quickly and in tune.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +116

      True, I find it hard to play everything in tune. I'm working on it. Funny enough, rythm and counting on the other hand somehow comes way more natural to me.

    • @kirby7186
      @kirby7186 5 років тому +18

      Intonation

    • @melissakorhonen8509
      @melissakorhonen8509 5 років тому +17

      I didn't listen my teacher or practice for many years. My hands have always been too tense and I've now become bothered by it. I could be much better if I had listened to my teacher and practiced

    • @luborkloda8903
      @luborkloda8903 5 років тому +9

      Her wrist on bowing hand is very very very very stiff. Not good habit.

    • @mvkoper3925
      @mvkoper3925 4 роки тому +5

      Hey, everybody...look what I know. (She has a teacher.}

  • @MarijkeViolin
    @MarijkeViolin  3 роки тому +153

    About my intonation:
    In these first 2 years, I didn't care too much about intonation. I was so enthusiastic and motivated, I just wanted to play and enjoy it. Not ideal, but not being too picky kept me excited and motivated instead of perfectionist and frustrated. After making this video, I started paying close attention to intonation and it improved drastically. Now, almost 5 years into playing, things are going very well and a 5 year progress video is in the works now. 🙂

    • @portraitbyelise2309
      @portraitbyelise2309 3 роки тому +3

      Can't wait for your 5-year-progress video Marijke ! 👍

    • @deborahthomas4033
      @deborahthomas4033 2 роки тому

      Did you already know how to read music when you began? I loved your video!!

    • @Twallrion
      @Twallrion 2 роки тому

      Super knap! Ik ben 33 en heb in mei m'n eerste viool gekocht, beviel goed, heb nu lessen, een serieuze huurviool en een stille viool om m'n buren te vriend te houden. Keep it up, hoop ooit zo ver als jou te komen

    • @portraitbyelise2309
      @portraitbyelise2309 2 роки тому

      @@MarijkeViolin I'll go have a look !

    • @shanedelmolino8361
      @shanedelmolino8361 Рік тому +1

      @@MarijkeViolin the video was removed?

  • @Chad-Mode
    @Chad-Mode 4 роки тому +347

    A lot of know-it-alls here who don't even know the difference between tuning and intonation. Yikes.

    • @ilovebeingprecious
      @ilovebeingprecious 4 роки тому +9

      BRad YES THANKS

    • @hotdogseven9589
      @hotdogseven9589 4 роки тому +8

      What is the difference? Plz dont @ i dont know any of this stuff:)

    • @ilovebeingprecious
      @ilovebeingprecious 4 роки тому +118

      vicky robins
      tuning: the G-D-A-E strings should be in tune. To tune your violin, you start from A, then you tune E (with A), then D (with A), then G (with D) - playing them as fifths.
      intonation: your finger should hit the right notes in the fingerboard coz even a millimeter off can make it out of tune
      not a violinist but watching TwoSet makes me understand hehe

    • @hotdogseven9589
      @hotdogseven9589 4 роки тому +3

      @@ilovebeingprecious oooh that makes sense lol, thanks a lot!:3

    • @ilovebeingprecious
      @ilovebeingprecious 4 роки тому +14

      Jael Smith I just learned it from watching TwoSet. I’m not really a string player (not classically trained either), but the tune strings in fifths I understand (coz chorister, perfect pitch, and music theory)
      All the best in music!!! May linG linG bless you 😅

  • @bahjo7279
    @bahjo7279 4 роки тому +30

    I started at 32 and it takes a lot more than just simply inspiration or interest but passion, perseverance, and loving the gloomy lessons and exercises....but it worths....

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  4 роки тому

      Yes! ☺️👍

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @xinyu2829
    @xinyu2829 6 років тому +291

    I ever hesitated about whether I should begin to learn violin at the age of 25.Your video motivates me ,I think its not late for me to start leaning a instrument right now. Thank for your posting.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +16

      I'm very happy to hear that, thank you! It's never too late, and I hope you'll love it!

    • @sirenluna3768
      @sirenluna3768 5 років тому +11

      25 is young! You should start 💜

    • @jeanepe9042
      @jeanepe9042 5 років тому +3

      Xinyu I started at 25! It's been a year! Never regretted it.

    • @yomikoreadman128
      @yomikoreadman128 5 років тому +4

      I'm 24 and I just bought my violin. Right now I'm having a hard time tuning my violin but this will not stop me learning this wonderful instrument. 😊 Currently I can't afford a violin lessons but I will try to learn the basics first. 😊

    • @DaughtersofOrion
      @DaughtersofOrion 5 років тому +4

      Xinyu
      DO IT , start now! I just started in July and I’m 30!

  • @MarijkeViolin
    @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +976

    How often do I practice the violin? (Because I keep getting that question all the time.)
    I practice 3 to 6 days a week, it depends on whether I have more or less time that week and whether I feel like it. At the beginning I practiced 1 hour a day, now it's between 1 and 2 hours.

    • @2niumnium639
      @2niumnium639 5 років тому +5

      Wow

    • @r.rahman2837
      @r.rahman2837 4 роки тому +4

      Was that self taught or taught by any tutor?

    • @TheAmazingPingu
      @TheAmazingPingu 4 роки тому +72

      That's ridiculous, Ling Ling practices 40 hours every day

    • @carlronquillo9625
      @carlronquillo9625 4 роки тому +3

      What age did you start playing violin?

    • @nadineabigail2711
      @nadineabigail2711 4 роки тому +5

      @@TheAmazingPingu You don't have to be ridiculous

  • @sirenluna3768
    @sirenluna3768 5 років тому +3

    Your progress is so encouraging! I just started learning the violin a week ago and watching your progress makes me so hopeful about my progress 💝

  • @oslego
    @oslego 4 роки тому +19

    What a coincidence that I watch this video 2 years after it was published. So, if you still play the violin, it would be 4 years today.
    Your progress was wonderful to watch. Thanks for sharing!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @rubaabdul7931
    @rubaabdul7931 6 років тому +448

    You are a true inspiration 🌷 thank you for sharing your violin journey 🎻

    • @0Black0Moon0
      @0Black0Moon0 6 років тому +12

      Ruba Zuheir Kaori made me a violinist ❤️

    • @rubaabdul7931
      @rubaabdul7931 6 років тому +2

      Kmmoon Mh she's so passionate it hurts 😢🌷

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +4

      I'm very happy to hear that, thanks!

    • @oscarvillatoro5218
      @oscarvillatoro5218 6 років тому +2

      thanks for this, now i know i can do it

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому

      Awesome! And ofcourse you can!

  • @ridhimajoshi9296
    @ridhimajoshi9296 6 років тому +249

    Wow
    I'm a second month violinist . And I aspire to reach your level
    Love you!💓

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +7

      Ofcourse you will get where I am now, and even further! Just keep practicing!

    • @Anonymous-rw8rx
      @Anonymous-rw8rx 5 років тому +2

      I remember when I was on my SECOND month but I play viola

    • @Anonymous-rw8rx
      @Anonymous-rw8rx 3 роки тому

      @johnthreesixteen 14 this comment is cringe now lmao. I don't know why "second" is Capitalized.

    • @enderless6055
      @enderless6055 2 роки тому

      @@Anonymous-rw8rx maybe to make it dramatic lol

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @joeabstractjoe
    @joeabstractjoe 5 років тому

    Fantastic ! It's so cool to hear your 2 years experience playing. Thanks for inspiring.

  • @karentalcott5342
    @karentalcott5342 Рік тому

    Thank you for posting. It gives me hope as I’m just starting out.

  • @iris367
    @iris367 6 років тому +16

    I'm following your progress since the beginning, and that's great to see that you progressed so much. I've been playing the viola for 2 years too, so I've always felt like we were improving in the same time !

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +1

      That is so nice! And it's very insightful and motivating when you need it to watch someone with the same amount of experience or someone who is a bit further on in the process. And viola is so lovely! I once asked my teacher if I could learn viola as well, he said it was better to build a solid foundation on the violin first, then the transition wouldn't be so hard.

    • @iirenemrtn
      @iirenemrtn 6 років тому

      Me too

  • @AndytheChav
    @AndytheChav 4 роки тому +3

    It was absolutely brilliant. A joy and an inspiration to watch your progress.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @jessicamartinez6355
    @jessicamartinez6355 5 років тому +16

    I've been played for 12 years and I'm so impressed with how quickly you have progressed. I don't even think my tone improved that much in two years. Sounds great! Keep up the good work!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      That's very sweet to say, thanks!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @anaf4072
    @anaf4072 5 років тому

    This is so great! To see your achieving your goals and the idea of recording your progress in itself is awesome! Loved it!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @vladimirlopez7840
    @vladimirlopez7840 6 років тому +34

    Wow at a year and ten months you seem to have made a huge step forward when compared to a year and six month. This next year will be huge for you as well keep it up!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому

      Thanks a lot! 😊 Up to the next two years!

  • @EpicFox
    @EpicFox 5 років тому +5

    Your progress gives me the courage and inspiration to learn it. Thanks for the wonderful video.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +1

      That's honestly the best thing to hear today, thank you!

  • @Blacksquareable
    @Blacksquareable 5 років тому

    Great job. I love the way that you show that progress is not always even and that as long as you keep going it all comes out right in the end.

  • @eileenmccarthy596
    @eileenmccarthy596 Рік тому

    This was great to watch! You sound great and made so much progress in a short time. It's inspiring to me. Thanks.🎻

  • @nehalsharma3746
    @nehalsharma3746 6 років тому +3

    I have been playing for 7 years now, and I definitely think your progress is amazing. Your bow tone during the first year is much smoother than any beginner I've ever seen. Especially as an adult with much less free time, it's obvious you've put a lot of dedication into it! And another thing that's not mentioned often and that I want to say is that your confidence is very refreshing. I've seen so many beginner students that are very unsure of their playing, and to see someone with the courage to put it out on the internet is amazing.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      Hi, thank you for that kind compliment! Actually, I have lots of free time; I work parttime and I have hardly any obligations besides that, so that gives me plenty of practice time. And thank you! I knew beforehand I was going to mess up, but it's the learning curve that counts. I wanted to make a realistic violin progress channel so I include the mess-ups as well.

  • @hayleyscomet3447
    @hayleyscomet3447 6 років тому +145

    I'm 21 I want to learn many instruments. I was never in band. I wish I was as later in life I developed a dream to be able to play in an orchestra. Violin is one of the instruments I want to learn. I'm currently learning piano and guitar. But man on my piano final and my voice final at school I got so nervous I messed up....I've been performing, well, singing for years and I still get nervous!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +7

      Performing is superscary at first and only gets better by often doing it. Maybe you'll start the violin one day, it's lots of fun. 😊 Oh, and definitely take lessons if you can.

    • @hayleyscomet3447
      @hayleyscomet3447 6 років тому +1

      Marijke plays thanks for the advice! I'm gonna keep on practicing voice and piano and soon violin!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +2

      😃👍

    • @jeremyhatch1338
      @jeremyhatch1338 5 років тому +2

      I had the same multi-instrumentalist impulse at 21. That was about when I picked up violin. Now, 20 years later, I play and teach piano, guitar and violin professionally, so it definitely can be done. Its usually not possible to practice enough to be able to play three instruments at an equally high level of technique though. Definitely the case with myself. The trade off has been worth it though, since I never had any interest in being a technical genius in the first place - I wanted breadth of experience so I could write and orchestrate more effectively. Oh yeah and somewhere in the meantime I discovered the enormous pleasure of playing the viola, which is essentially a slightly bigger violin. In a classical setting it’s my favorite part to play, a way underrated and totally gorgeous instrument.

    • @DaughtersofOrion
      @DaughtersofOrion 5 років тому +1

      Papyrus Senpai guitar makes violin much easier. And learning piano helps with just about everything because the notes are in a set place and you can learn what sharps and flats sound like. I think you’re making perfect choices that will make learning violin much easier.

  • @nenaarawig8174
    @nenaarawig8174 5 років тому

    thank you so much for sharing your experience in playing violin throughout those years. it really inspire me continue my practicing my violin lesson. i stop playing for some reason specially during my practicum. at least i was motivated when i watch your progress for 2 years.

  • @josephcoffey2752
    @josephcoffey2752 2 роки тому

    Good job, thanks for sharing the highs and lows of your experience.

  • @madeleine_marie3254
    @madeleine_marie3254 5 років тому +590

    You really need to work on your tuning. Maybe try using tapes. Most kids use it, which help them learn wear to place their fingers.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +128

      True. Only tapes aren't the answer, listening is. Didn't pay too much attention to it in the beginning but now I do and luckily it's getting better.

    • @ashnikfield4224
      @ashnikfield4224 5 років тому +31

      I’m getting to the advanced point in my high school orchestra and I still use tapes (my teacher made me put them on there but I only had two) then he put two more on to make it easier

    • @samanthan.5722
      @samanthan.5722 5 років тому +57

      @@MarijkeViolin Actually, tapes are definitely the answer, at first. You really need to learn what the notes should sound like first, then you should be able to take off your tapes. Trust me, it will improve your intonation enormously. I would like to say that I am impressed by your improvement and determination.

    • @PhantomFan1a
      @PhantomFan1a 5 років тому +5

      I have been learning once a week since January 14th this year and never once did I use tapes or stickers as it meant you had to learn without assistance where to place your fingers and I have had no problems learning - every now and again I still don't place my fingers correctly but I am still learning so it is early days yet.

    • @bat102
      @bat102 5 років тому

      @@MarijkeViolin I would love to hear Kuchler G major again from you. it's easy and pleasant to ears and enjoyable if played in tune. (am a beginner trying to playing that piece myself of course :)) )

  • @Daniela-gj4jt
    @Daniela-gj4jt 5 років тому +3

    i really loved your video. i love how happy you look in the process of learning :)

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @roseisabelle1061
    @roseisabelle1061 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this video! It made me realize that it really takes practice, patience, and time in playing the violin. Most of the time I beat my self up whenever I practice but seeing how dedicated you were, it inspires me to do the same

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @jameshoward9700
    @jameshoward9700 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this! You've progressed very well and your video has given me the confidence to learn the violin. Practise, practise, practise!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @MagicalMusic34
    @MagicalMusic34 4 роки тому +26

    Keep working on your intonation. A good tip to train to know when you’re perfect with your first (best place to start) is the A on G will make your A string vibrate, E on D will vibrate the E, D on A, D string. For some reason, the B on your E string will ring, too. ❤️

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @emmag.7731
    @emmag.7731 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, violin is a very slow and hard instrument to learn. I’ve been playing for about 4 years now. I play for my school and practice almost 2 hours everyday during school and 3 days a week in summer for a couple hours. You’ve made actually incredible progress. You’re still a little hesitant and heavy on your bow, but with a little more learning and confidence, that’s should go away. We all have our little quirks. Good job!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @williamdaniels1798
    @williamdaniels1798 2 роки тому

    I feel so motivated! I just bought my first violin a few months ago. While I LOVE it, I don't practice nearly as much as I should. Thanks for sharing your journey. It is inspiring.

  • @daponte18
    @daponte18 5 років тому

    You are very courageous and determined . I salute you . You've made amazing progress in just two years!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @cindyding8507
    @cindyding8507 3 роки тому +5

    I’ve been playing for 6 freakin years and your progress is so good

    • @VariousVideosFrom2016ToNow
      @VariousVideosFrom2016ToNow 3 роки тому

      same tho why was she playing a piece i learned last year at 6 months 😭

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @annavagagginihu
    @annavagagginihu 3 роки тому +3

    I play the violin for 7 years: see your progress bring me back to my first years when I started that beautiful instrument (at 13 in middle school) and joined to play some pieces, concertoes included (my 1^st was Concerto in la minore by Vivaldi). Thank you for sharing this!
    Also, I recommended to every beginner, and for someone who doesn't know, the pieces of Suzuki's violin books: a lot of fun and a bit of challenge, expecially with a teacher's accompaniment (at the piano)! And the duets (violin-violin) from A.Curci's method vol.2 are funny to play, too!
    Sorry for my bad and simple English, but I hope to everyone an happy 2021: full of joy, life and music 😁!
    Greetings from a(n apprentice) violinist in Italy 🇮🇹

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @ferandablo7234
    @ferandablo7234 3 роки тому

    You are amazing! Congratulations! I love this kind of videos because they keep me going whenever I feel stuck. Progress is slow and there's a lot of patience involved! Keep practicing, keep doing this.
    This is fantastic!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @NowIAmAwake
    @NowIAmAwake 2 роки тому

    Very inspiring to watch. I'm in my 60s and just bought my very first violin

  • @alyssaharsh221
    @alyssaharsh221 5 років тому +56

    LING LING PRACTICES 40 HOURS A DAY!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @Hannahmlane
    @Hannahmlane 2 роки тому +5

    Loved seeing this! I’m an adult beginner and just had my first lesson today!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @drvpscott
    @drvpscott 3 роки тому +1

    wow, thanks for sharing! I find it encouraging and inspiring for me and brave on your part. I heard big changes in the end of year one that just kept snowballing. Great work!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @DianaMarieQuack
    @DianaMarieQuack 5 років тому

    You are amazing! What an inspiration to those of us who get discouraged at the beginning. Thank you for being an encouragement.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      Yes, the hardest part is right before you start. And thank you! 😀😀

  • @worm3179
    @worm3179 4 роки тому +6

    your intonation has improved greatly!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @heavyrotation5816
    @heavyrotation5816 5 років тому +4

    You're such an inspiration. I used to play the piano when I was 3 until I was 5-6 for free because my kindergarten teacher - who was also a pianist - saw the potential I had the moment I memorized the piece she played for us in just by watching her doing it once... so she would give me private piano lessons. After I started the primary school, I did't have the chance to see my piano teacher anymore,but she offered to give me lessons at my house, but I had to buy a piano. My mother didn't want to invest because it cost much, considering our financial status back then.
    My dream crashed and until now (I am 21) I am afraid of touching the piano, I hate seeing people playing the piano, there's a part of me that can't accept the fact that I can't be a pianist anymore...
    But you kinda motivate me to restart again. If ever I will... you'll be one of the person I'll owe you a favor.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @alanstandsalone2802
    @alanstandsalone2802 4 роки тому

    Bravo!!!! Awesome video and was a delight to see how much you have progressed through your practicing. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @samanthan.5722
    @samanthan.5722 5 років тому

    Love how much work you have put into this!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @fuzzers6233
    @fuzzers6233 5 років тому +349

    I feel like with most adult beginner violinist, their intonation stays the same' cause they can't hear if the notes are in tune...

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +18

      Is that different with children then?

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +41

      Indeed, listening is very important for playing the violin. There are different methods and children learn in a different way. My teacher doesn't use tapes, only with children and very temporary. Playing in tune isn't easy and I'm still learning, but I'll get there.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +73

      I'm not sure if you want to be helpful, because I find your comment not helpful at all. You shouldn't blame my teacher for my progress, especially since you don't even have one yourself. It's true I need to pay more attention to intonation, but my teacher is not to blame for that. And there are many teachers who advice against using tapes because students must learn to use their ears. I trust my teacher on this one, so I will continue as I'm doing.

    • @saveurself4161
      @saveurself4161 5 років тому +21

      Marijke plays I think its best if u use tapes first then if ur good enough to know the correct pitches then u can remove it. Lol. Im just a beginner tho playing 3 months. But a lot of professionals and teachers advised to always put tapes first.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +12

      I'm glad you say that, thank you. 🙂 Ofcourse we can have different opinions, but we way we speak makes a big difference. I remember my teacher used tapes with an adult, the guy couldn't hear at all if he was in tune or not. And he uses them with children. A good teacher looks what works best for every individual student. Thanks again, I'm glad you apologized. Have a nice day. 🙂

  • @mariamatmos4506
    @mariamatmos4506 5 років тому +36

    Darling you are doing a great effort, and that is super admirable.
    Just as an advice, slow down a bit; you can play many songs but your technique is not as good as it can become if you focus on the right things. Tuning (that’s the main one) left hand relaxation (above all the wrist, which looks a bit strange and can get you an injury), your links between up and down bows and tonalisation.
    If you go for those ones with the same passion, you can become a great musician😊

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @birdyxo3788
    @birdyxo3788 3 роки тому +2

    It’s so nice that you become one thing with this instrument over all those weeks, months and also years now❤️❤️

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @rajeeshjohn8365
    @rajeeshjohn8365 5 років тому

    I have binge watched progress videos like this one and I have to say, at the cost of sounding rude, yours is truly outstanding and inspiring. Most progress videos exhibit self taught artists playing solo pieces which is awesome in it's way. You practiced solo and took up the challenge of playing in an ensemble and for that I salute you. Great work! Keep it up!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      Your reply makes me very happy, thanks a lot for saying!

  • @iinci1740
    @iinci1740 5 років тому +52

    I’m 12 year old pianist (i started when i was 7) but i love ur violin videos. This is amazing 😉 Love ur channel. You have a new subscriber 👏🏼😍❤️

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +1

      That is cool to hear, thank you!

    • @iinci1740
      @iinci1740 5 років тому

      Marijke plays love you 😍👏🏼

    • @ashnikfield4224
      @ashnikfield4224 5 років тому

      I started playing songs by ear at seven! I’m now in high school and I’m playing at a competition tomorrow! I also learned a thirteen page piece in 2 months. The violin is my second favorite instrument which I’ve been playing for almost three years! But I do better at the piano :)

    • @ashnikfield4224
      @ashnikfield4224 5 років тому

      The thirteen page piece is a piano piece :)

    • @idkwhattosayhere15
      @idkwhattosayhere15 5 років тому +1

      I'm an 11 year old pianist and violinist,(violin at age 7 and piano at 9) this video is basically my progress on piano. As soon as I knew the basics, I moved on to learning really hard pieces. My firts completed kind of hard piece was Fur Elise. It took me about 6-8 months to learns all 4 pages.

  • @TheAgrivion
    @TheAgrivion 5 років тому +3

    When I heard you playing some of lyndsey Stirling's songs, I liked. You learned to play faster than me!!! Keep playing!!

  • @daberechi1829
    @daberechi1829 Рік тому

    I'm so inspired.
    You're so good
    Congratulations!!!

  • @marcfournier823
    @marcfournier823 4 роки тому

    This is what It's all about. Persistence and dedication. Lovely to see your improvement.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @ee8546
    @ee8546 5 років тому +3

    You're so amazing and such a fast learner. I wish I had record stuff like this when I first learned the viola. In 6th and 7th grade I was always so self conscious and embarrassed that I was not as good as the others in higher grades and since the beginning I stressed myself out and constantly strived to be 1st chair until now. I still am even though I'm 2nd chair in 8th grade now.

    • @yeet632
      @yeet632 4 роки тому

      i was concertmaster for 5 yrs, and now i'm a sophomore in last chair. my teacher decided it was time for a change. it's less big of a deal than i thought it'd be. though i'm still gonna challenge my way back through the orchestra lol.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @catalinaburgos6649
    @catalinaburgos6649 6 років тому +27

    You are incredible!!! Your progress is amazing!!!!

  • @pianoman551000
    @pianoman551000 5 років тому

    Your progress has been so consistent from month to month! You must have a feeling of great accomplishment!! Congrats!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @jordanl6380
    @jordanl6380 5 років тому

    Wow thank you so much for sharing this, it's exactly what I needed to see to motivate me towards more regular practice. You're an incredibly fast learner!!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @ta-iv6tq
    @ta-iv6tq 5 років тому +22

    welp, I've been playing for two years, and sound nothing like this. time to practice! 🎻🎻

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +7

      Although that's a compliment for me, don't doubt or feel bad about your own progress. As long as you practice, you're good. 🙂

    • @ta-iv6tq
      @ta-iv6tq 5 років тому

      Marijke plays that's very kind! I actually haven't been practicing as much as I should, but I'm trying to change that. Thanks for the encouragement!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +1

      😘

    • @ta-iv6tq
      @ta-iv6tq 3 роки тому

      @Ozer Arkis thank you!

  • @violinmoni
    @violinmoni 5 років тому +167

    All this people telling her to focus on intonation and other stuff. Guys, she DOES know of course the things she has to work on because she has been recording herself! Some of those things you can work and work for years and are going to be just fixing with time. Please if you are going to say something is better to give an exact advice or exercise SOMETHING THAT SHE CAN USE. Saying -Oh, you should work on intonation blah blah- is not an advice. Try to be helpful for others, and do not judge.
    By the way, I admire you, you are doing great and in your music I can see not only effort and hours of hard work but also passion. Something that some people with more than 10 years playing still doesn't have.
    Congratulations and keep working hard, you really inspired me to keep going. Also if you want yo can watch my channel and tell me what you think about my playing 😊

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +4

      That is very kind of you to say, thanks a lot! 😀😀❤

    • @ranyataha7477
      @ranyataha7477 5 років тому +6

      Mónica Orozco Cornejo no one meant to be rude, maybe she can’t hear the wrong tunes

    • @franciscamarinschlie8195
      @franciscamarinschlie8195 5 років тому +6

      The people only say that because she go so fast and its more important to have a good afination and bow pass (sorry, i dont speak good english)

    • @ammaralmarzooq5764
      @ammaralmarzooq5764 5 років тому +5

      Hi, im a piano player but i think this applies to me too, I don’t know if she is self taught or not, but I think she is for the most part. Being a self taught player means that there isn’t anyone to tell you what you should Improve and/or what you’re struggling with, therefore she might not be aware of that or maybe she didn’t realize how important it is. Of course she did amazing progress no one denied that, but some constructive criticism would really help. In fact, I would love it if I was taught that I have a bad habit when playing. Amazing playing Marijke!

    • @ragingphoinix9144
      @ragingphoinix9144 5 років тому +7

      As a musician, I can't stress the basics enough. At two years, she should be able to maintain a good tone. I can't believe it hasn't been corrected already by her teacher. I'd be finding a new tutor if I still sounded like that.

  • @dannydruff6731
    @dannydruff6731 Рік тому

    new viola fiddle learner, thanks for the awesome video and hecka bunch of motivation and inspiration! God bless!

  • @4gma59
    @4gma59 4 роки тому

    Inspiring! You're definitely making progress! Keep it up and thanks for sharing your beautiful journey!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому +1

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @rebeccamarcott371
    @rebeccamarcott371 5 років тому +29

    Don't even THINK about moving on to third position until you are in tune in first position, other wise you have no hope in playing the right notes

    • @abbymonster6509
      @abbymonster6509 5 років тому +1

      Rebecca Marcott bet she didn’t even learn second

    • @caitlin4198
      @caitlin4198 5 років тому +2

      you guys wanna stop being elitist pricks? Yeah the tuning is off but comments like this don’t help anyone now, do they?

    • @audreyle6733
      @audreyle6733 5 років тому

      Cryxlxnley H it’s probably for the best, third position was easier for me to learn than second position

  • @vanessaebony529
    @vanessaebony529 4 роки тому +4

    I know this video is a year old, but for someone who started late in their years i think you are doing quite well. I'm an orchestra teacher and I also give private lessons. My husband does symphony and orchestra teacher too. I hope i don't offend you but I wanted to just offer a few tips.
    For intonation I strongly encourage the tapes. At least for the first three years. I still have the tapes on my violin particularly in the upper positions. You can buy the don't fret tapes where you stick them on the fingerboard. As long as the strings are tuned properly the tapes work. It will help along with using your ear so you know you're hitting the right pitch. After the first year with the tapes you should be able to hit the pitches without having to look at the fingerboard all the time. My husband even had high schoolers he had to put the tapes on their instruments to help with their intonation
    When you're using the bow make sure you bend your pinky, and not keep it straight this will help so your fingers don't get numb.
    When you shift to higher positions try not to make that sound where you hear the sliding. Shifting should be effortless to where the audience doesn't hear.
    I would recommend you use the books Suzuki Violin school. Essential Elements for Strings, Kayser -- Elementary and Progressive Studies, Op. 20 for Violin, and Sevcik -- Shifting the Position and Preparatory Scale Studies, Op. 8 for Violin

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @veronicalaurelarza2262
    @veronicalaurelarza2262 Рік тому

    Felicidades y todo el progreso 💪🎉🎼👏👏👏👏 para los nuevos desafíos del 2023.
    Desde Chile 🌎✨

  • @kennethyeung7418
    @kennethyeung7418 2 роки тому

    I’m 65. I’m learning violin, keyboard and flute at the same time for three months after I retired two years ago. I have lots of fun and joy in playing music.

  • @annaburdick8903
    @annaburdick8903 5 років тому +197

    No hate but I have some tips:
    1. Try moving just your forearm and not your elbow. It will get you straightened bows
    2. Make sure all your notes are right
    3. Don’t move around a lot

    • @annaburdick8903
      @annaburdick8903 4 роки тому +4

      It kinda affects your bowing and it affects the sound because of wear the bow is moving too

    • @lalabest1aj
      @lalabest1aj 4 роки тому +11

      I like how all beginners I see always sway around way too much as if they think it makes them look more professional but it just looks forced

    • @captrien
      @captrien 4 роки тому +2

      For straighter bow i was taught to move my wrist

    • @thestrivinghero9536
      @thestrivinghero9536 4 роки тому

      those aren't really tips. Everyone with half a brain already knows these things.

    • @frozenwizardgaming
      @frozenwizardgaming 4 роки тому +2

      Dont move around a lot,
      Karolina Protsenko: *Am I a joke to you?*

  • @essi.z8583
    @essi.z8583 5 років тому +5

    Remember to really relax. Your body needs to be fully calm (especially your hands) to reach a better level. I played 10 years really stiff and tensed and now I have to work against it a lot. Just a tip. Keep going! I am now playing almost 12 years so stay motivated and positive!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @leebolton6162
    @leebolton6162 5 років тому +2

    Great inspiration for me I've just been given my grandads old violin and I've started to learn to play.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @tribalbeat6471
    @tribalbeat6471 2 роки тому

    I started learning two and a half years ago. I with I had been more diligent with studying and recording myself, but it's never too late to try again. You sound great!

  • @robertschuster7246
    @robertschuster7246 4 роки тому +3

    Saved me from a big mistake, wanted to play, id rather perfection my other talents than start a new one from scratch, stil a nice guide that being persistent and continuous practice makes people improve, what ever you chose to do.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  4 роки тому

      Yep. 👍 Learning a skill takes long, especially this. 😛

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @florencedelprat1283
    @florencedelprat1283 6 років тому +5

    Amazing ! I'm 26 and I hope this year I will buy a violon to play with it. :) You inspire me

    • @ashnikfield4224
      @ashnikfield4224 5 років тому +2

      Have you gotten one yet? The process of learning the violin is challenging but really fun! I’ve been playing for three years and I’m still learning stuff as always :)

    • @florencedelprat1283
      @florencedelprat1283 4 роки тому

      @@ashnikfield4224 I bought one in May / June 2019. But I started playing the violin in early 2020! I am super happy.

  • @wendyparker7359
    @wendyparker7359 5 років тому +1

    Well done! I’ve been learning the violin for 9 months now and you are an inspiration!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @marwanlee3522
    @marwanlee3522 6 років тому +295

    you are very ambitious, it's great in 2 year . to be honest you can’t play in tune , it’s pity because for a string player it is the more important . You should practice every songs with a tuner and you will hear when you’re not playing in tune .... but for the right hand is good (especially for the piece of Lindsey stirling)

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +76

      I know, it's also because of trying too hard stuff and I found playing in tune less important than having fun. Luckily my hearing sharpened over time and I notice it's getting better and I pay more attention to it now.

    • @marwanlee3522
      @marwanlee3522 6 років тому +7

      Marijke plays oh i see :) if you want to have fun play viola and not violin 😺 #violaisbetter

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  6 років тому +38

      Haha! If I let perfectionism overrule the fun, there would be no fun and I would probably have quit by now. I am going to learn viola as well, by the way, starting in September.

    • @SpacekidMuradiye
      @SpacekidMuradiye 5 років тому +3

      Marwan Lee staph viola shaming! XD

    • @cindycaroline
      @cindycaroline 5 років тому

      @@MarijkeViolin I want to learn viola too. is it hard? Did you make a video of your viola practice?

  • @ElaAusDemTal
    @ElaAusDemTal 5 років тому +21

    Your video gives me hope - I wanted to learn how to play the violin since I was a child but didn't have the chance... so I thought that this particular train had long since left the station 😐 maybe it isn't too late for me to take some trial lessons?! Thank you!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому +3

      It is never too late to start learning anything! If you put in the effort, you'll be surprised what you can do in only one year. 😃

    • @starrywalks
      @starrywalks 5 років тому

      same here 😭

  • @alphamike5362
    @alphamike5362 5 років тому

    You are the dream student. You are clearly committed and have put in a LOT of practice to progress this much. Keep it up, you’re doing an amazing job

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @yvonnecarolinesaliling
    @yvonnecarolinesaliling 5 років тому +3

    We just bought my very first violin last week... I'm 15 so I've got a lot of time to do the practice, but I think its still hard for me because I only got UA-cam because there is a limited amount of violin tutors in our place so... I'm stuck here... Plus I'm a student with limited time... I'm currently learning the basics and "Amazing grace" "ABC" and trying to work on some christian songs for church....
    I'M REALLY INSPIRED TO CONTINUE AFTER WATCHING THIS! I Hope in a while I will learn more and be like you! ❤

    • @donnabelvalencia4024
      @donnabelvalencia4024 5 років тому

      lion popsicles Oh. We're same. My violin just arrived yesterday and I hope I can learn by watching YT videos. Another thing is that, I don't know where to find music pieces that I can practice through. I'm 17 btw.

    • @beckanorton9774
      @beckanorton9774 4 роки тому

      Hey guys, it's awesome to know that you want to learn violin!! But being self-taught isn't the best way to learn sometimes. It's admirable that you (like me) tried to learn on your own, but get an expert. There are small details only a professional will be able to help you out with. The first time I had an actually trained violinist teach me, I was about a year in being self-taught. I had to start from the most basic stuff all over because my elbow was moving too much! There were small tweaks she had to make with me, like posture and intonation. I've been learning for about three years now, and I'm not that far along, actually. I don't have access to a teacher or lessons where I live, and on top of that I'm trying to finish my senior year, so I haven't too much time to practice full-time. Don't be like me, please 😂. Take online lessons, at least. Like a Masterclass, which would be great. Sadly, I don't have that much musical talent either and my fingers are you stiff for this, so I'll probably drop it soon. But I wish you the best of luck!!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @melanieflannery5418
    @melanieflannery5418 4 роки тому +3

    During the first week the best option is to pluck and work on the way you hold the bow and the way your left hand holds the instrument instead of directly going in with the bow and playing open string notes. I noticed on your 4th week, your bow was constantly moving bow lanes, which would’ve been a good concept to work on in your first one or two weeks. Also, even when you were at the 1-2 year mark, your bow was constantly in the piano lane, even though you were trying to make a forte sound. When you do that, it often makes an airy or even slightly creaky sound.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @emiyasaif4151
    @emiyasaif4151 2 роки тому

    That 1 year 9 month - Fullmetal Alchemist song is my first song that I kept practicing and playing until now. Glad that you tried that song too. It's beautiful.

  • @fabioalves9249
    @fabioalves9249 4 роки тому

    Congratulations on your progress, inspiring and motivating!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @ellamcmillin4697
    @ellamcmillin4697 5 років тому +4

    i have been playing the violin for about 9 years now (i’m 15) and you are such a fast learner!! i still struggle a lot with sight reading tricky rhythms and figuring them out, so if anyone has any tips i would love to hear them. amazing job!!💕

    • @emilbrandwyne5747
      @emilbrandwyne5747 5 років тому +1

      prodigy problems...

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @alexfraser5161
    @alexfraser5161 5 років тому +168

    You’ve progressed really far but I think you should keep working on being in tune rather then skipping straight to Lindsey Stirling. You’ll end up having to backtrack when you reach a certain point and will find there is no hope for progression if you can’t play in tune in 1st position. Amazing ambition but focus on the basics first. They’re called building blocks for a reason - if the foundation level isn’t right and you try to build on it more and more, eventually the tower will collapse xx

    • @thestrivinghero9536
      @thestrivinghero9536 4 роки тому +8

      Everyone and their mother keeps commenting this. I think she gets the point.

    • @allieren
      @allieren 4 роки тому +17

      Violin is a very daunting instrument to learn. If a person only endlessly practiced scales as a beginner, they’d give up before they’d finished a year. When I was a beginner, I’d challenge myself to music that was above my skill level just for fun, and to stretch myself a bit and see what I could play. She demonstrated in the beginning of the video her focus on technique. I think it’s important to have fun while learning.

    • @thestrivinghero9536
      @thestrivinghero9536 4 роки тому +6

      @@allieren exactly! I feel like these people are being far too harsh on her honestly.

    • @lumine9694
      @lumine9694 3 роки тому +4

      TheStrivingHero they are just giving her suggestions and they do have a good point behind the words. They are just giving her constructive criticism and everyone needs that. If you don’t get feedback, they most time you can just be oblivious to many things that you are just doing wrong. They aren’t being harsh or giving them hate and I repeat. They are just giving her constructive criticism

    • @alexfraser5161
      @alexfraser5161 3 роки тому

      Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky thank you I wasn’t trying to be critical but I’m just talking as someone who has been learning violin for over a decade and did have to go back an relearn the basics after 4 years

  • @bassclefpaco
    @bassclefpaco 4 роки тому +2

    As a music teacher, I find this beautiful. You really made a jump around the 1yr, 11mo mark. Your technical proficiency went way up and you started moving with the music. Brava! Nice work!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @audiobooks3330
    @audiobooks3330 3 роки тому

    Finally, I've found someone's video which I like, I mean the way you have been learning. You are awesome 👍

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @dayashelke1577
    @dayashelke1577 6 років тому +3

    Wow that's great thanks

  • @graceyeichner
    @graceyeichner 6 років тому +3

    6:26 is the song I’m working on right now and I’ve been playing for about 1 1/2 years 🙂

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      Great! It's quite hard but a very nice piece!

  • @morgantam1
    @morgantam1 3 роки тому +1

    Brava! Thanks for sharing your journey

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @KaitieBugg
    @KaitieBugg 5 років тому

    Wow, that's extremely good progress for just 2 years, I've been playing for almost 3 years now, your video has definitely inspired me to keep working at it :D

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @idkwhattosayhere15
    @idkwhattosayhere15 5 років тому +138

    Did I see crossed legs at 7 months?

  • @bobagreen8668
    @bobagreen8668 5 років тому +13

    You’re super good for two years. I recommend you practice with a tuner and work on that intonation. Some of the notes are a bit off. You go!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      Yes, I'm working on that. I didn't pay enough attention to intonation. Luckily it's getting better by now.

  • @rin-chan3017
    @rin-chan3017 5 років тому

    Oh I loved this so much! You are amazing! I've been playing piano since I was a kid but I always wanted to learn how to play violin too and now here I am, twenty years old, binge-watching progression videos and considering buying one for myself! Thank you so much for this, it gives me courage that I can still learn!

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  5 років тому

      That is so awesome!! Ofcourse you can learn this! Go for it, it could be the best thing you ever do in your life! 😁

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @Pamchan23
    @Pamchan23 4 роки тому

    Thank you Marijke! This is very encouraging because I just started learning violin for 2 months. I play piano but I admire people playing violin so I get started even I'm 60+ yo. Hope I can accomplish something in 2 years.

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html

  • @pandylol9112
    @pandylol9112 4 роки тому +6

    OMG! That was so great!
    I can give u an advice 😉
    Look at your bow, relax your wrist and be careful with your left hand pinky (don’t let it be down)
    That was amazing 😉!
    Ling Ling will be proud of u! 😉❤️
    Pd: I know, I’m too late 😂 😜

    • @MarijkeViolin
      @MarijkeViolin  2 роки тому

      My 5 years violin progress video is up now! ua-cam.com/video/oz70U2etIr0/v-deo.html