[In the video] you could just watch in amazement as they made her learn it, and she’d be like, ‘Oh, that’s so cool.’ ” And after all, violin sounds so much like real music, says Ms. Coughlin. “It reminds you of the piano,” she says. “It’s one of my favorite things to play. And there’s […]
The answer to this question varies. Some students want to learn violin or cello because they believe it is for the most part a better job than doing music in a café. In fact, they have come to hate their school experience. Others like to do music in a café because it offers them many […]
To learn to play a violin is like learning to speak or walk – you need to be really motivated and confident. People start by going for lessons with violinists from their school or club, although they do not need to be good players – they just need to be able to play well. They […]
Cello is probably harder in the sense that we have to learn how to manipulate strings of different dimensions and different sizes and then also how to apply a few different chords to sound a certain way. There are many technical exercises that can be done to try to get better at it. But I […]
It’s no longer manufactured or made by the brand; however, some are now in the hands of collectors. A violin might have been bought at auction or from a pawn shop, and would probably have a few scratches and nicks. Also, if you have ever heard a string split on a violin, it might be […]
(In addition to the basics, I highly recommend acquiring a few of the following for a solid foundation.) I want to learn violin, but I’m not a “professional”. What is the best way to practice? The key to learning a violin is to focus the body, fingers and even entire repertoire of the instrument. There’s […]
– 18 – In my experience, most people that start out from kindergarten are comfortable with the art of piano and their ability to play at an advanced level on a piano keyboard. The ideal age for piano lessons is 11 years old, but most piano teachers do start at age 12. – Can I […]
There’s no right answer. We all have different preferences. If a violin bow isn’t tight enough, you might get a lot of string peevishness. Other instruments also have different string tensions, so you’ll want to try it out before you make any conclusions. Do you have any pointers for tuning a violin bow? I love […]
It could just mean that you buy the best violin that money can buy! But the truth is, a beginner violin is no guarantee! It takes time to learn how to play violin. A violin can only produce so many good notes at one time without losing its quality. That’s why to truly enjoy a […]
Vocals Like in most other Japanese violins, Yamaha’s two-voice violins offer both solid and punchy sound. Yamaha’s two-voice violins are typically tuned to 1.5 octaves lower than the non-two-voice models, which results in lower octaves on average. This means that the bass and high strings of the two-voice models can be heard to have more […]