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On A 1 – 10 Scale (10 Being Most Difficult) How Would You Rate Trying To Teach Oneself To Play The Violin ?

11. It’s not easy. Oh at first you can figure out where to put your fingers & some of the first noteson the scale, but technique, that’s difficult.

Is It Possible To Teach Oneself To Play The Violin?

I’ve played piano for seven-eight years, so I do come from a musical background. I can read sheet music easily, but can also play by ear. The challenge would be mastering violin technique & fingering, et all.
Is it possible to do this without a teacher? I just can’t afford one. I don’t necessarily want to play Bach or Vivaldi – I’d like to play some of those gorgeous old Irish folk pieces.

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