HELP! I NEED TO LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN!

I was wondering, is there any way I can teach myself to play the violin. If anyone has any opioins, advice, or hints, you should tell me!
Thanks
-aKari
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I am also in the same situation as yourself. I haven't really researched it much yet but I have found these free online video lessons:

http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/beginner-violin.htm

No worries Captain, you weren't offensive at all.

I imagine that no amount of self teaching could come close to getting a teacher. However, I don't plan on playing professionally. It's mostly going to be something I do for fun and possibly in recording. Nonetheless, I may still consider a teacher at least to get basic lessons.

Thanks for your imputs.
They really helped.
There is a good chance I will get a teacher... after i get a violin

heey,
i dont know if your dutch? i am dutch..
wel anyway, i play violin 4 years now, and in my first year
i found a really good violin book with CD so you can hear how the song your playing need to be!!
the name of the book is: Fiddle time.
there are 7 parts of the books.
the first one is simple, but very good to start with!!!
then the others folow.
you can maybe buy the books in a music store in your city.
or you can buy them online..
i dont know a website who sell the books.
maybe ebay sells it??
well, i hope you can buy the books somewere!!
because they are really good!!!!!!
its good for like, 7 years violin playing!
after that, you can play very well violin and you can play any song you want!

good luck with this!!
If you have questions about it just sent me an email!!

-xxx- Alexandra

Hello!!!!!! Don't give up from a violin! I was in the same situation as you a month ago...I live in a small city where is nooooo teacher of violin. I played piano and guitar for 7 years. After a few weeks of thinking I decided to buy a violin and learn to play it by myself. And you know what? I did it! I am playing it already one month and I am soo happy! I am already playing some litlle songs and partitures,and everything is going just wonderful! One week ago,I accidentally found one girl who knows to play a violin and when she saw me playing,she was very impressed cause I played fine. I just want to tell you that everything is possible when you want that and don't give up! Violin is amazing!

I already checked the link... Its a big help... Thanks a lot

The book I started with is Essential Elements for strings. I think it has a cd with it. Whatever you get, get something with a cd, because that will not only show you the rhythm, but you can also hear if you are out of tune or not. But yes, even if you are just playing for fun, I would recommend a teacher. You can probably find a teacher at your local music shop, or they will know a good teacher that you can go to. A teacher is the easiest way to go.