If you are learning to play the violin or teaching yourself to play violin, you probably love these classical favorites. You don’t have to be a master to play some of the best classical pieces for violin. I’ve transcribed some of my favorite themes from classical music so it’s easy to play for violin students. Enjoy playing along with these classics!

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The Planets: Easy Jupiter Violin Sheet Music

From the Planets by Gustav Holst

This luscious theme is by far one of the most gorgeous, epic themes in all of classical music. It’s great for practicing long bows and bow control.

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Also Sprach Zarathustra Easy Violin Sheet Music

By Richard Strauss

This is the iconic theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Feel free to play along with any orchestra recording, it’s in the same key signature.

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Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, 4th Movement Easy Violin Sheet Music

By Antonin Dvorak

This symphony is a ton of fun to play. It starts off with the “Jaws” theme before it really gets going. Play along with any recording. It’s in the same key, however the whole symphony isn’t included in this transcription. The long rest of measures isn’t exact (it’s just for fun). But after the development of the symphony you can pick up again and play the ending.

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Sibelius Symphony No. 2 Easy Violin Sheet music

By Jean Sibelius

This is another slow, gorgeous theme. One of my favorites!

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Vivaldi Spring from the Four Seasons Easy Violin Sheet Music

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is one of the most iconic classical pieces for the violin! Spring captures everything that is lovely about playing violin. Try your hand at an easy version for Vivaldi’s Spring I created in D major. If you are ready for the real key signature, give E major a try!

Join my membership to download the easy violin Sheet Music for Vivaldi Spring here.

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In the Hall of the Mountain King Easy Violin Music

Okay, this might not be “easy” but it is an easier violin version of Greig’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King.” Use Low 1s for all those sharp open strings. Play that second to last measure tremolo!

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Canon in D Easy Violin Sheet Music

Nothing needs to be said about this classic violin piece.

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Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir De Florence Movement 3 Sheet Music

This is an epic piece for the violin! Listen to it on Youtube and listen for the double cello solo. It’s one of my favorite moments in classical music.

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