Edward Elgar, often celebrated for his grand orchestral works like the Enigma Variations and the Cello Concerto, also made significant contributions to pedagogical music. Among his lesser-known, yet valuable, works is Very Easy Melodious Exercises in the First Position for the violin, published as his Opus 22. This set of exercises, while simple in its technical demands, offers an early glimpse into Elgar's inherent melodic gift and his practical understanding of string pedag

Learning to play the lower octave of the G major scale on the violin can be tricky for many Key Stage 2 students. This part of the scale requires careful finger placement and a good ear for pitch. Using videos that show the scale ascending and descending can make practicing easier and more effective. This post will guide you through simple steps to improve your violin scale skills, focusing on the lower octave of G major. Violin fingerboard diagram showing notes from G3 to G4

Free worksheets to go with the social media postings on G major. Question Write a scale to the given rhythm and add semitone brackets. Remember to add a key signature if required.