I. Learning the Violin
1. How long does it take to learn to play the violin?
2. Do you play the violin?
3. What is your favorite thing about playing the violin?
4. Who invented the violin?
5. What kind of music do you like to play on your violin?
II. Violin Basics
6. Do you like to play the violin?
7. Do you think it’s easier to play classical or contemporary music on a violin? Why?
8. How long is a typical violin?
9. How many strings does a violin have?
10. Does it cost a lot of money to buy a violin?
III. Tips and Techniques
11. Do you have any tips for learning how to play the violin?
12. What is a violin?
13. What is a stringed instrument?
14. Can you play the violin?
15. What are the different types of violins?
IV. Orchestra and Music
16. How many instruments are in an orchestra?
17. Where can you learn how to play the violin?
18. What is the difference between music and noise?
19. What is a bow?
20. Why do you think the violin is a popular instrument?
V. Personal Connections
21. Do you know anyone who plays the violin?
22. How long have you been playing the violin for?
23. Does your school have an orchestra or band, and if so, what instruments do they play?
24. Which composer’s music do you like best?
25. Are there any famous violinists you know of?
VI. Violin Maintenance
26. What does it mean to tune a violin?
27. How do you feel when you are playing the violin?
28. What is the history of the violin?
29. What does a violin look like?
30. What is an orchestra?
VII. Playing Techniques
31. Can you learn how to play any song on a violin?
32. If you could travel back in time, would you change anything about your experience learning how to play the violin? Why or why not?
33. What is the most difficult thing about playing the violin?
34. Can you play notes on a string instrument without pressing down on its strings?
35. How does the violin make sound?
VIII. Challenges and Rewards
36. Is it hard to play the violin?
37. What is the difference between a violin and other stringed instruments?
38. How does the sound of a violin differ from other instruments?
39. What is your favorite song or piece of music that you play on the violin?
40. What kind of wood is used to make violins?
IX. Violin Anatomy
41. How many frets does a violin have?
42. What are some reasons people love to play violins?
43. What is the role of the chin rest on a violin?
44. How do you hold a violin properly?
45. What is the purpose of the bridge on a violin?
X. Violin History
46. When was the violin first made?
47. Who were some famous violin makers in history?
48. How has the design of the violin changed over time?
49. What role did the violin play in classical music history?
50. How did the violin spread to different countries?
XI. Violin in Popular Culture
51. What movies or shows feature the violin?
52. Can you name any songs that prominently feature the violin?
53. How has the violin been portrayed in art?
54. What are some famous performances featuring the violin?
55. How do you think the public views violinists today?
XII. Future of the Violin
56. What do you think the future holds for the violin?
57. How might technology change the way we play the violin?
58. Will the violin still be popular in the future? Why or why not?
59. What new styles of music do you think will use the violin?
60. How can we encourage more people to learn the violin?
