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Violinists take great care of their instruments. They may not use them all day, but they have to be careful every time they play. They must avoid sharp strings, and avoid hitting the mouthpiece. If you happen to damage it, you must put it right. You may have to take another lesson, and a new […]
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Can you put too much oil on a horse? You’re going to have to make an exception for us, dear readers. If you thought Google Fiber was awesome, wait until you see what Comcast does for TV (as if there’s anything good you could possibly want) in Kansas. A recent article in The Economist, “Comcast […]
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Do I need more? It must sound good, in the least, because it’s meant for us to feel good. Every violinist—and a violinist can be many things—needs to play fast and loose. A great violinist has to push the strings, the cellos, the flutes, the oboes and even the basses in ways that don’t make […]
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If you can’t find one, try the Yamaha violins. Can I change my Yamaha (or others) Violin (and the neck) to look like a different instrument? Technically, yes. The only question to ask is how you intend to use different neck shapes and other modifications. Changing the neck from the original stock to one with […]
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The answer is yes, in that one takes less effort to learn, but it is not the same. The violin requires more strength and effort, and the cello is easier to learn than the violin. The two instruments are also very different in their response to training. The body of the violin is very different […]
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Is it a good deal, bad deal? These are great questions about a type of item to check. In this article, I am going to cover what a violin bow is, how to get it and if it is a good purchase at the right price. What is a violin bow? A violin bow is […]
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How do you acquire the skills of the violin? Are there any particular lessons or activities that you have not been able to acquire? Can you tell us how many hours you spend playing the violin? How long do you play in a day? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Do you have a plan […]
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Some parents may be thinking they should learn how to play piano or violin first or guitar first and that child is a “troublemaker.” Don’t worry, most of those kids will become piano or violin players, too. All that’s asked of you is that your child is going to play your instrument right out of […]
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In recent years, violin builders have adopted plastic and rubber and glass as the most common structural materials, even though these materials are not in demand. The main reason for choosing these materials is that they are non-conductive and non-disruptive and they tend to be more cheap to produce. In some situations, though, materials with […]
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This is not an exact science, but it is a good place to start. A basic rule of thumb is to play a full song’s worth of material in six hours. A good rule of thumb would be to practice for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you can’t practice your piece […]
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