MusicYears 2–4Violin
Violin Grade 2: Technique
String crossing fluency; introduction to 2nd and 3rd position; martelé bowing
What you'll learn
- 1
Hold your violin bow like a fluffy kitten — not too tight! 🐱
- 2
How should you hold your bow?
- 3
Tap the bow hair on the string — can you make a soft 'purr' sound?
- 4
Let's play one long note together — like a friendly owl saying 'Hoooooo' 🦉
- 5
Now you try — play the open A string with a long, smooth bow. 🎶
- 6
What should your bow sound like when you play?
- 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.