ive been studying to read the music for about a week. i still do not understand how you know which note is on which string. can someone give a deep, yet simple explanation? maybe pictures would be helpful

um it will take a while to get complety confident but this should make it easier. the letters are supoose to represent notes by the way. E is the highest note and is in the very top space, Ais the 2nd top on and is in the 2nd lowest space, Dis the 2nd lowest string and under the 1st line and open G is the lowest note that a violin can play and goes 2 lines below D. hope this helped!!
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Are you studying from a book, or just by yourself?

It will help to have a book, like a violin method or other similar book. It is worth spending 5-6 dollars. It will pay off in the long run.

Good luck to you

Florentin

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Hi there. Yeah, it will take at while...like anything, but hang in there if you love it. If you remember the name of the strings first then from there the notes will make sense. The first string, the thickest and lowest sounding string on the violin is G. That's G below middle C. The next string along is D, which is a 5th upwards from G ( G,A,B,C,D ). The next string along from that is A which is a 5th upwards from D ( D,E,F,G,A ).And the highest string is E which is a fifth upwards from A ( A,B,C,D,E ).
Then the first position (first finger) note on G is A. On D it is E. On A it is B. And on E it is F#. From there it is a case of knowing your chromatic scales and the sound the notes within the chromatic scale but this comes with time and practice. I highly recommend buying a Grade 1 music theory book and doing the excercises in them. It will help you to understand the violin and music and the patterns behind it. Of couse, the theory lessons on 8 notes are great too!

the theory on 8notes is so hard for me to understand. i still dont get this =/. if the strings are e a d g. on the staff, why are they e f g a b c d e f. how can you tell which string to hold down if they arnt even matching the letters on the strings of the violin

better yet...does each finger have to rely on a certain string, or do they all cover them all

Each musical instrument has a range of notes that it works within. The violin's range is from G below middle C to E an octave above middle C. Within that range are all the notes that you are reading on your theory notes. I strongly suggest finding a genuine teacher as they will help you immensely and a good teachers influence should help unscramble a few patterns of thinking. Music is completely systematic and ordered. It's usually our emotions that aren't.
Good luck. I wish you the best! Hang in there!

okaz......

face teh violin towards you and put it on like you see all the experts do it.
the strings starting from the left
g
d
a
e

the notes on g: g (open) a (1st finger) b(second) c( third)
the notes on d: d (open) e (1st) f(2nd) g(3rd)
a: a (open) b (1st) c(2nd) d (third)
e: e (open) f (1st) g (2nd) d (3rd.

its hard without pics...isnt it? ummm....are you trying to teach yourself, cuz that i dont reccomend. you should ask a tutor.

Just go to the shops pick up a music theory book and sit down and read, and read and reread. The music alphabet only has 7 notes. a b c d e f and g. And really to read music, you just have to remember what space goes with what letter and what line goes as well. I still have difficulties with it, but only with ledger lines. Best of luck.

its takes time to be able to play them 2nd nature, but if you stick with it, it'll pay off in the end. Many people that ive known have dropped for this reason, but playing the violin is a beautiful thing. from the other msgs, i think everything i would say is covered. keep with it!!