The answer to that question is, of course, no. This method may save the string from coming loose during play, or it may allow the string to slip from the tension without cracking the body. The string pegs, which are glued to the bottom surface of the body, are glued to the frame through an […]
I have always wanted to learn both and I don’t get into this anymore.” He could have easily decided to study music and play the violin, but he chose to study music because it was what he wanted to do. And that was also the case for his son and future wife, who chose music. […]
This is a question I receive frequently. There is an excellent chance that you already own a violin of some type and the question is: how do I get to know your model better? Or perhaps you’ve just bought your first violin, but you are not sure what it is. My advice is to try […]
The hardest thing to learn is not writing. I think I could sit down in the middle of a busy street and write a complete song in 30 minutes if I really knew what I was doing — or even 10, 20 minuets. It’s really all about the structure and the timing and the tone […]
A. Well, they both are, actually! They’re made of same material, but they are a little bit different in their operation. They’re very differently priced. I can’t think of one where you’d buy a $10,000 violin and a $10,000 Cello, and that would make a difference in the price difference, but it’s not true for […]
Yes No A violin can get a little bigger with age, so it should be kept in shape and treated as a toy Does a violin get better with age? Yes No A violin can get a little bigger with age, so it should be kept in shape and treated as a toy Does a […]
The answer will depend on the instrument. String violins, for example, are easier to learn because they are tuned with a 1:2:2 rhythm. The reason they’re easier to learn is that the strings are tuned to be tuned to 1:2:2, like they would if you were playing the violin. (In fact, if the strings were […]
A. The violin for beginners is very nice, but it should have clear articulation at the back of the neck. In particular, the strings can make strange and difficult “snapping” sounds. Another problem for beginners is having a good set-up. You shouldn’t be surprised when your violin has a “buzz” when you’re playing. That’s a […]
The first place to clean the strings is to wash your hands first and then wipe the violin strings clean. You will need to use a brush and maybe a cleaning cloth to get the strings clean. The brush could potentially get stuck in the glue or the string, and it could get into the […]
What does 4 year olds do that a 3 year old can’t? It sounds like a reasonable question. Well if it is a reasonable question then this story seems quite reasonable. What you need to understand if you are a father or a boyfriend or a partner to a young adult is what that person […]