By looking at the violin’s case and checking the neck. What the neck does is determine the age of the violin. In the neck, you can see that it has aged, and that makes it more durable. Also check the bridge and nut. The bridge is made of a thin plastic that holds against the […]
The best violin sounds come from a bow drawn correctly, with all the strings aligned in the correct positions, all the tines balanced, the frets just touching the string bed and the strings moving freely. Many people think that good violin practice is about practicing with and playing different sorts of strings, but that’s not […]
We asked people to choose a stringed instrument to begin their studies on. They chose piano (17%), and violin (19%). They were then told to perform both their instrument and piano by hand in order to gain experience. The researchers found that both piano and violin students learned new skills at a slightly quicker rate. […]
Viola instruments can range from $1500-$3000. They range primarily from classical repertoire, such as Mahler to a modernist. Do a search, in music and bookshelves, for the violin under $1000 – it’s a long list. The instrument will be smaller but it still has more than enough musical possibilities and fun. But how can you […]
You probably wouldn’t have to self teach a violin. The idea of learning to play a violin would be silly. The most fundamental thing about a violin is that the string stays in the string and has a certain amount of tension. The tension of a violin string is directly related with the pitch of […]
If you just stop at a certain chord and then try to play the same one again, you’ll still hear a lot of mistakes because you’re not playing at the correct time. I’m not a trained musician, I’m just a high school student with a dream who is trying to improve his music and hopefully […]
As a general rule, the price of a violin depends on many factors: the style of the instrument, how it is made and when you purchased it. Many famous violin companies sell their instruments for about 2 to 3 times more than the price a similar model in a different style would get at auction. […]
Do piano or violin students learn independently or with lessons? Did you play the violin or piano before playing the piano/violin? (Note: There is a difference between these answers. Most students learn the piano at the same time they learn the violin). The more you play (more than twice per day), the more you will […]
It is. It’s harder! It’ll actually help you work on your technique, improve your timing, and develop an understanding of the music. How much is Cello worth? $5 Cello is worth $5. Is “Cello Music” the same as “Composition” for Violin, Flute, Viola, Bassoon and Cello? It’s not identical! Cello music is based on the […]
5 hours When should I practice? When I’m practicing. How much should I practice? How much. Am I good at practicing? Do you like me when I am happy to be practicing? When you are practicing a certain way, I can tell you what I can do when I am happy. How much can violin […]