A resident of Burr Ridge, Illinois, David Tan is a physician assistant and a former member of the United States Armed Forces where he worked as a field medic. Currently, he works as a physician assistant with Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, which comprises four outpatient clinics serving the community. When he’s not working, David Tan enjoys playing the violin.
The violin is a musical instrument that has the ability to express a wide spectrum of sounds and emotions. If you’re just beginning play the violin, there are many techniques and concepts you’ll need to learn, and this can be overwhelming. However, the key to effective learning is to begin focusing on a few fundamental skills. Three tips to help you get started are described below.
1. Tune your violin before each practice session. Fortunately, there are numerous violin tuner apps that can help you perform this exercise correctly. There are also instructional violin tuning videos that can make tuning your violin easier and quicker.
2. Learn to take frequent breaks while practicing, allowing your fingers to relax. Many injuries associated with beginners such as cramps and strains are caused by overly long practice sessions.
3. When practicing, always have a pencil handy to mark your music sheet with key points and helpful reminders.
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