Just like babies don’t run before they walk, violin players can’t just jump to long, complicated masterpieces. They have to, like all other musicians, start with baby steps. In other words, easy songs. But what songs are good for beginners to practice? Classical is always popular, but some of those pieces can tangle even those who have been playing for years. The best songs to practice are those you know well, because you’ll already be familiar enough with the rhythm, beat, and melody of the song to know if you make a mistake. So where do you start when searching for easy violin sheet music?

Easy violin sheet music isn’t hard to come by. Most, if not all, music stores that sell violins also sell books for beginners. Some bookstores also offer books of sheet music. If it is too inconvenient or too much of a hassle to head to the store, there is always the internet. The internet’s resources are vast; if you look hard enough, you can find sheet music for almost any song. You may even find sheet music for your favorite contemporary song. For the talented out there, even the most complicated melodies can be condensed into a simple, but immediately recognizable tune. Many musicians put their arrangements on the internet for others to find and play. Usually, however, the easiest songs to play are old tunes that most everyone knows. Here is a small list of easy, recommended popular tunes for the violin:

Some good children songs include This Old Man, Frere Jacques, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Mary had a Little Lamb, and Ode to Joy. Christmas songs like Jingle Bells, Joy to the World, and Deck the Halls are also good pieces to try out. For special occasions, there’s Happy Birthday and, if you’re feeling ambitious, the Wedding March. But above all else, the piece most recommended is Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star which is one of the best tunes to practice, because of its consistent, simple, and easy-to-reach notes.

With practice, you can soon be performing beautiful classics, nostalgic folk songs, even the latest hits. To find more easy violin sheet music, you don’t have to look much farther than your nearest internet search engine.