Spooky Violin

Fall is the perfect time of year to play some spooky violin music!

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In the Hall of the Mountain King

Level: Easy

Tip: Make sure to play this really slowly to start, gradually get faster, and eventually double all the notes as sixteenths.

Dance Macabre

Level: Early Intermediate

Tip: Organize your notes and rhythms before you worry about bowings.

Toccata and Fugue

Level: Intermediate

Tip: This isn’t originally for violin but don’t let that worry you... the theme is super recognizable on any instrument!

Vitali Chaconne

Level: Intermediate Sections, Overall Advanced

Tip: This is a long piece but can be broken into essentially a theme and variations. Try learning one chunk at a time!

La Folia

Level: Intermediate Sections, Overall Advanced

Tip: Another minor and vibe-y theme and variations. I am new to this Kreisler version and can’t wait to try it!

Devil’s Trill

Level: Advanced

Tip: I tell all of my students this- learn trills AFTER you learn the rhythms and notes. This helps you build the music structure first before ornamenting.