Need to know what I should learn about purchasing a violin for beginner adults…
- Is it best to purchase in uSA or anywhere if seeking an economical buy?
- Does price really matter?
- Should wood grain matter?
- Should ACCESSORIES be INCLUDED?
Voila! Violin tips for dummies please = +hankS
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
I have played a fiddle for years. I have learned that the older the fiddle/violin, the better the tone. Instruments made in Germany are still hand made and are of the best quality than those made in China or in countries that cut the wood and use machines.
You can get some nice instruments in pawn shops, and pay a lot less for them. Many folks do not know the value of a fiddle/violin, and will sell to pawn shops for just a few $$.
If you look for a fiddle/violin, check the inside label to see where it is made. Try to buy German made if you can find any. You would have a good quality instrument.
There are Steiner , Stienhoff, (not sure of the spelling on that one)
just to name a couple that I know of for sure.
BARNTIQUES859, has one that is a student model Stradivarius copy German
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Alilbirdy2 Reputation: 84 See Alilbirdy2's booth |
LOL Montrose,Maybe you better learn about Birdhouses and Rollerblades, Before tackling A Violin! (Fiddle)
Here’s all you need! :)
Kick off your shoes and you throw them on the floor (Price does not matter,just go barefoot)
Dance in the kitchen ’till the morning light (preferable oak flooring)
Louisiana Saturday Night" (Accessories) maybe some rosin for that bow and a dance partner! :) :)
Just funning,played fiddle since I was 17,Oh yeah and I Can yodel too! :) Love music…….
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loristhisandthat Reputation: 865 See loristhisandthat's booth |
The violin(s) will be donated to a retirement community home of senior citizens on a fixed income ranging from age 70-85 wanting to try something different since they’ve never played such an instrument.
Thought perhaps someone would be able to help provide some resourceful knowledge of information since I don’t have the experience in this area.
Thank you in advance!
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MONTROSE Reputation: 8354 See MONTROSE's booth |
Hi Montrose.
I am a violinist. I’ve been playing for 38 years. I bought my first violin when I graduated from high school and had it ever since. If you take care of it, it will last a long time, but if you are beginner, a student model is appropriate, and one can always trade up to a nicer model later on. A good quality student model will run you around 800.00 is purchased in a music store, but I know they can be found cheaper elsewhere. Don’t go with a cheap model like you would find in Walmart. They are junk. A good Violin will cost you anywhere from $500.00 on up.
There are very few accessories you will need other than the violin and the case. Your shopping list should include dark rosin, a mute, a shoulder rest, preferably the small round type which is more comfortable, and some polish to keep it clean. If you will be learning to read music, a music stand is much easier to read from. Violin strings don’t break easy, so you can buy those as needed. My strings haven’t been changed since day 1. Though I have replaced the bow a few times. Always remember to loosen the bow before you pack it up after use. Horse Hair gets stretched and looses the tautness needed to provide
good resonance and tone.
I can’t recommend a particular brand or country of origin because I have been playing the same violin I bought 30 years ago. I’ve always wanted a nicer model tone wise, but I don’t play professionally anymore, so what I have is fine.
Enjoy it! Music can truly create peace in one’s soul. Especially when it comes from your soul.
Marianna
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momspennies Reputation: 485 See momspennies' booth |
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