Pop Songs You Can Play on the Violin

Check out our list of popular songs you can play on the violin. From classical to modern pop, there’s something for everyone!

“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran

“Shape of You” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as a digital download on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album ÷ (2017), along with “Castle on the Hill”. The dancehall-influenced pop song contains “tropical house vibes” and a marimba riff. The lyrics are about Sheeran’s attraction to an individual.

The song debuted at number one in several countries, including the UK, Australia and the US, while also topping the charts in many other countries such as Canada, New Zealand and Norway. It became Sheeran’s first number-one single in the US and spent 33 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, tying with LeAnn Rimes’ “How to Kiss a Boy” (1997) for the longest-running number-one single by a British artist in Billboard history. In May 2018, Billboard magazine ranked “Shape of You” as the all-time sixth most successful song on their Hot 100 chart.

“Havana” by Camila Cabello

“Havana” is a song recorded by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, featuring guest vocals from American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 3, 2017, as the lead single from her eponymous debut studio album (2018). The song was written by Cabello, probably with the help of other writers, and produced by Frank Dukes and Pharrell Williams. It is an Latin pop song with production influences from R&B and hip hop. Lyrically, it contains themes of nostalgia and romance.

The song became a commercial success worldwide, reaching number one in Australia, Canada, Hungary, Ireland and the United Kingdom; as well as peaking within the top five in Austria, Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Denmark, France, Germany, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovakia and Switzerland. In the United States, “Havana” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 behind Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”, making it Cabello’s highest-charting single in that country as a solo artist. “Havana” is also notable for becoming Cabello’s first number-one single on the Adult Top 40 radio chart. The song has been certified multi-platinum in several countries including the US where is has been triple platinum.

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi is a song that you can play on the violin. The melody is simple and catchy, making it a great choice for beginners. The lyrics are in Spanish, but they are easy to understand even if you don’t speak the language. The song has become a global phenomenon, and it’s sure to get your toes tapping.

“Attention” by Charlie Puth

“Attention” is a song recorded by American singer Charlie Puth for his second studio album, Voicenotes (2018). The song was released on April 21, 2017, as the lead single from the album. “Attention” received positive reviews from critics, who praised it as a return to form for Puth. The song peaked at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.

“Perfect” by Ed Sheeran

“Perfect” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was included on his third studio album ÷ (2017). The song was released as a digital download on 26 September 2017, serving as the album’s fourth single. “Perfect” debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, giving Sheeran his fifth UK chart topper and his seventh number one single as a lead artist. In the US, “Perfect” reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, behind only Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow”, making it Sheeran’s highest-charting single in the US at the time.

“All of Me” by John Legend

One of the best things about playing the violin is that you can play any genre of music you want. You’re not limited to classical or traditional songs. You can play pop songs, rock songs, country songs, and more. And “All of Me” by John Legend is a great pop song to learn how to play on the violin.

This song is a great choice for beginner violinists because it has a slow and simple melody. It’s also a great choice for intermediate and advanced players because it’s a beautiful song that sounds great on the violin. If you’re looking for a challenge, you can try playing the solo from the original recording. But regardless of your skill level, “All of Me” is a wonderful pop song to add to your repertoire.

“No Tears Left to Cry” by Ariana Grande

“No Tears Left to Cry” is a song by American singer Ariana Grande. The song was released on April 20, 2018, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Sweetener (2018). It was written by Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson and its producers Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh. “No Tears Left to Cry” is a dance-pop and R&B song with house, disco and trap influences. The lyrics are about rebirth and optimism following hardship.

The song received critical acclaim, with critics calling it a “triumphant return”, a “bop”, and one of Grande’s best singles to date. It also received several nominations, including for Song of the Year at the American Music Awards. Commercially, “No Tears Left to Cry” debuted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number three, becoming Grande’s ninth top 10 single in the country. The song also became Grande’s first number one in Australia and New Zealand; as well as her second in Ireland and Scotland. Internationally, it topped the charts in Hungary, Latvia and Slovakia whilst reaching the top five in Belgium (Wallonia), Czech Republic, Greece, Iceland, Portugal and Spain.

“Wake Me Up” by Avicii

“Wake Me Up” is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, released as the lead single from his debut studio album True. The track was written by Avicii, Mike Einziger of Incubus, and Aloe Blacc. american hip hop producer Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, was a electronic musician, DJ, remixer and record producer.

On April 20, 2013, Avicii announced “Wake Me Up” as the lead single from his forthcoming album. The song was released on June 17, 2013. The song peaked at number one in Hungary and many other countries including Sweden where it became Avicii’s first number-one single on the Swedish Singles Chart.”Wake Me Up” topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs in the United States. On January 26, 2014, “Wake Me Up” received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 56th Grammy Awards.

“Let Her Go” by Passenger

“Let Her Go” by British singer-songwriter Passenger is a popular song that can be played on the violin. This song has a moderate tempo and is in the key of D Major, making it perfect for beginner to intermediate violinists. The melody of “Let Her Go” is mainly carried by the violin, with the accompaniment providing support.

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” is a song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley for the album Blue Hawaii (1961). It was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss and published by Gladys Music, Inc.. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts.

“Can’t Help Falling in Love” has been covered by many artists over the years, including UB40, whose version topped the UK Singles Chart, and Ingrid Michaelson, whose cover peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The song is played in the key of F Major. To play this song on the violin, you will need to use open strings as well as first and second position.