Jan 26

Purchasing A Violin

Buying a violin is a delicate matter and there are several things you should keep in mind. Violins are not cheap and it can be very important to try to find one within your budget. If you are just a starting violin player or just somewhat interested it is not wise to buy an expensive violin. Maybe putting a purchase on hold and renting an instrument is an idea worth considering. But even if you go ahead and purchase a cheaper violin you should always keep in mind that there are things you should not overlook.

To buy a violin capable of staying in tune you certainly have to check for quality. After you adjust the tuning pegs they should hold. Tuning should not be a problem when you handle the violin. Cheaper instruments might not have the preferred ebony tuning pegs. Find tuners can solve this problem so check if the violin you are interested in has those.

 

The back and sides made out of maple and spruce tops are just some qualities of good violins. A laminate violin will not provide the same tone but will meet the needs of a beginner. Check out the basics of the instrument, but do not overlook imperfections and cracks, especially on the top of the violin and on the back. Check out the purfling because that will give you a good estimation on the wear and tear of the instrument.

As a lay person you should not go about purchasing a violin on your own. You should drag a violin player or violin instructor along. Their expertise will be helpful to you. An expert does not need much time when it comes to recognizing an appropriate instrument. Violin students older than 14 or 15 can handle grown-up size instruments, but for younger students it is better to choose a or a or a size violin.

You have to check out the violin thoroughly, but do not forget that the bow is also important. You do not want to end up with a bow that needs work continuously and you want one that produces an acceptable tone. Going with the bow that comes with the violin is not always a good idea. You want the advice of the expert on this one too. Some players benefit from an extra chin rest and others are just bluntly against using that.

It is also important to keep in mind that the violin needs to be carried around and since you want to protect the instrument you will want a case. Check out different cases and case covers because you do not want anything to happen to the instrument.

Extra strings, rosin, and cleaners are things that you can buy at the same time. Make sure you are instructed on how to care for the violin you are purchasing.

By: Audrey Tan

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Jan 26

Learning How To Play The Violin Yourself

Is it difficult to learn how to play the violin by yourself? It certainly is. But learning how to do anything on your own can be a whole lot easier and definitely more fun if you apply enough commitment and discipline to the whole process. Millions of guitarists in every part of the world have been self-taught, and many have even gone on to become professional musicians. The same can be applied to someone trying to learn the violin. At the end of of it all, if you have the dedication and perseverance, no matter how difficult it is, the violin can be self-taught and might even be easy looking back at it.

The first thing one needs to ensure before trying to teach himself the instrument, is to ascertain how much desire there is to learning the craft. If you naturally love music and the instrument, it makes learning the violin a more enjoyable experience. That helps to overcome certain obstacles one might face learning the ropes by yourself.

 

As they say, no man is an island. That applies to learning the violin. Even if you are to remain self-taught, be sure to find like-minded individuals or friends who are also passionate about the same instrument. Exchange tips and lessons that can help to improve each other’s mastery of the violin. Sharing helps to understand what one might not be able to do so alone, while exploring new territories that you might not have discovered cooped up in your own room during your solo practices.

Applying discipline to your violin lessons and practice is a key ingredient of becoming a skilled violinist, especially if you decide to take on the self-taught route. There is no doubt that many hours of practice will have to be dedicated, while an amount of time has to be put aside to examine your progress and pinpoint other areas in your violin playing that have to be improved.

Learning musical theory is also necessary when picking up the violin. Unlike the guitar where tablature often substitutes the real need to be proficient at music theory, the violin does not have this advantage. It goes without saying that music theory can be tedious, but knowing it inside out will help speed up your knowledge and mastery of the violin in the long run.

There are many ways that you can use to teach yourself how to play the violin. But the keys to your success lie in your passion, dedication and discipline through constant application. If you are strong in these areas, no matter how difficult it might be at times, learning the violin without a professional teacher can ultimately prove to be more rewarding.

By: Mia Suzuki

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