Just found this sound sample of a Guarnerius. Absolutely beautiful sound. The piece is an excerpt from Shubert’s BEE and the player is a high sshool student. Hopefully they go on to study music because their talent is really obvious…enjoy!
Hi. How much would it cost to repair the strings and bridge on a violin, roughly, in NYC?
I am trying to figure out if it is a better idea to repair my violin (I need a new case too) – or just a new "beginners" one on eBay…
Thanks!
It depends on the quality of the violin.
You will have to get the bridge propaly fitted….
The bridge it self wont be very expensive.
And if you get good quality strings it would be around $50 us dollars.
I recommend the brand dominant.
You can probably get a second hand case but It will also have to be good quality too protect your violin…
If you are a full size violinist you wont need to buy a new violin ever.
SO get a good quality one from the start.
If your old violin’s body is good quality just get the repairs.
they had instruments only and were very good, all women and sounded like trans siberian orchestra who are they?
Hi, from you description, it sounds like the group, Bond. Bond is an all-female quartet that plays updated classical (or classically-inspired) music. Talented musicians, and also quite beautiful.
Is there a difference in adult and children? Does adult learn faster?
probably…. but it depends.. i just started violin in 2006 dec but i’m now already preparing for grade 6.. i spend at least 2 hours a day but i can go till 4 or 5 hrs a day sometimes.. of cos the biggest reason why i learn it fast is due to my piano bkgrd. i’ve learnt piano for more than 10 yrs 
u can certainly make it if u practise hard
I had a violin, it got stolen and I quit playing for almost two years. Recently, I’ve been inspired to start again. Where can I get good prices and quality?
Thank you kindly!
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I skipped today. I don’t know how my mom will react but I feel I have a good reason. I took my dad’s violin to a music shop to see if they could repair it. I know that I could have waited until the weekend but I don’t think I could have handled the wait. I feel so horrible for breaking it and even worse to be told it can’t be fixed. I have never done this before so I don’t know how my mom’s going to feel so how would you parents feel? What would you do for punishment?
your mum is probably going to feel disappointed in you and will probably go mad but only because she cares about and wants you to get the best education you can. could you off not done it after school?
I got an electric violin as a gift and I am so excited to play it but it won’t make any sound! I’m probably just making some stupid mistake but whenever I try to move the bow across the strings, it won’t make any sound. I got it tuned at a music shop so I don’t think that’s the issue. I played the violin as a child so I’m somewhat familiar with the instrument but not an electric violin. Does anyone know what I’m doing wrong? Thank you so much!
do you have a amp
I just repaired my violin,
but it’s so out of tune now and I can’t for the life of me get it right. I lost both my pitch pipe and my tuner, and I can’t really do it by ear very well.
Are there any tips to tuning by ear, or should I just go out and go buy another tuner?
Online Tuner (Interactive!)
http://www.seventhstring.com/tuner/tuner.html
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I have always wanted to learn to play the violin and at the age of 46 I am finally going to try to learn. I have absolutely no musical ability at all. I want to buy a used violin to start with but I have no idea what brand to buy. I’d like something inexpensive to start with as I can always upgrade as I get better. Any advise would be appreciated.
The safest way is to consult your teacher. Size of the violin matters, so your teacher would be able to give the best advise.
