MusicYears 2–4Violin

Violin Grade 2: Technique

String crossing fluency; introduction to 2nd and 3rd position; martelé bowing

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Hold your violin bow like a fluffy kitten — not too tight! 🐱

  2. 2

    How should you hold your bow?

  3. 3

    Tap the bow hair on the string — can you make a soft 'purr' sound?

  4. 4

    Let's play one long note together — like a friendly owl saying 'Hoooooo' 🦉

  5. 5

    Now you try — play the open A string with a long, smooth bow. 🎶

  6. 6

    What should your bow sound like when you play?

  7. 7

    What finger holds the bottom of the bow?

Practise Violin Grade 2: Technique with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 6–9. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.