Violin training apparatus and process

A method of teaching playing of a stringed instrument such as violin comprising:

• providing a training apparatus 10, the training apparatus comprising A training apparatus 10 for a violin comprising:
• a support frame 50, the support frame 50 having a first end and a second end;
• a support base 90 supported by a first end of the support frame 50, the support base 90 having a chin rest 30 on an upper surface of the support base 90 and a shoulder rest 40 on a lower surface of the support base 90, the chin rest 30 further defining a plurality of indentations on an upper service of the chin rest 30, the chin rest 30 being movable into a plurality of positions relative to the support base 90;
• a bow guide housing 80 positioned above an upper surface of the frame 50, the bow guide housing 80 supporting a bow guide 20 that defines an enclosure adapted for receiving a bow 22, the bow guide 20 being positioned within the bow guide housing in 4 defined alignment paths corresponding to positionings of strings positions for strings “G”, “D”, “A” and “E”;
• a fingerboard 70, having, an upper surface defining a plurality of protrusions, the protrusions corresponding to a location for proper placement of a user's fingers, the fingerboard 70 secured to the bow guide 80 and is further secured to the support frame 50;
• placing the training apparatus onto a person's body such that the chin rest 30 engages a user's chin and the shoulder rest 40 engages a user's shoulder;
• placing the person's right hand onto the bow grip;
• placing the person's left hand onto the finger body;
• placing the bow guide into of the plurality of alignment paths;
• and
• moving the bow within the bow housing.

A teaching violin comprising:

• a violin having a fingerboard having multiple indentations for proper positioning of fingers;
• a grip portion defined by a body of the violin that provides for a proper balance and arm form;
• and
• an adjustable bow guide having indented notches that allows for proper angles that mimic the G, D, A, & E string.