MUS102 (Introduction to the Violin and Theoretical Music)

Hamza Butt (Forman Music Society)

Course Structure

• Non-Credit Bearing • 12 lectures (Wed 1-2 pm N)• Brief History & Origins of Violin• Instrument Anatomy (Parts)• Playing Posture • Left Hand/Right Hand Techniques• Muscular Exercises

Course Structure (contd.)

• Scales (Different types & octaves)• Reading Musical Notation (Sheet Music)• Playing in Rhythm & Tempo • Popular Western Violin Symphonies

The Violin

• A bowed stringed instrument• 2 components– The Bow– The Instrument Body

• Has 4 strings (G,D,A,E):-– Different thickness of each– Tuned at different frequencies

The Violin Body

The Violin Body (Annotated)

The Bow

The Bow (Annotated)

Rosin

Violin Case

Shoulder Rest

Accessories to keep inside

• Two lint-free cloths (one almost size of violin, one the size of handkerchief)

• A lead pencil• Sheet Music (Front pocket)• Electronic violin tuner (optional)