How to Start to Play the Violin eHow.com - Start to Play the Violin The violin is the main melody instrument of the symphony orchestra. It s a fine instrument for a music student to begin at an early age. How to Start to Play the Violin. The violin is mostly known for being used in classical music, but there have been performers who have made a name for themselves composing more modern music for the violin. In a symphony orchestra the violin is the main melody instrument. It's a fine instrument for a music student to begin at an early age. in Bookmarks Toolbar Folder > Music > Music Otherwith instrumentmainmelodymusicplaystartsymphonyviolin