Mastering Two Octave Violin Scales

Unlocking Your Violin's Potential: Why Two-Octave Scales Are Your Best Friend Alright, let's chat about something that might sound a little academic at first glance, but is honestly one of the most crucial things you'll ever tackle on your violin: two octave violin scales. Now, if you've been playing for a bit, you've probably dabbled in one-octave scales – those familiar journeys from the open string up to the fourth finger and back down. They're like learning to walk. But two-octave scales? That's when you start jogging, maybe even sprinting a little. They take you further up the fingerboard, introduce you to the wonderful world of shifting, and genuinely deepen your connection with your instrument. ...

December 2, 2025 · 7 min · Morton Fallas