The Antique Violin

With superb tonal properties, French violins are an excellent alternative to Italian violins which are highly expensive. Made by violin makers in France, French violins are not only beautiful to look at but also excellent to play. The strings of a French violin can produce bright and rich sounds that are best suited to the needs of a great violin performer. A French violin is labeled by the name of its maker along with the year of manufacture.

Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, François Chanot, Georges Chanot, Victor Henri, and Nicolas Lupot were some of the most famous French violin makers of the past. Most of the notable French violin makers belong to Mirecourt, a town located about 100 miles from Paris. Mirecourt was considered as the center of French violin making in the past.

French violins are available in different sizes such as 4/4 or full size violin, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4 to 1/8, 1/10, and 1/16. They are well suited for beginners as well as professionals. French violins have exceptional qualities that make them unique. Ultra-clean workmanship, use of good quality materials, durability, and excellent tonal properties are some of the notable features of French violins.

French violins are available in a variety of price range. The price of a French violin depends on the workmanship and the quality of material used. A small size French violin may costs between $1000 and $3000 where as the cost of a full size good quality French violin between $3000 and $10,000. Antique French violins with good playing potential and an attractive appearance are available at reasonable prices. French violins are also available for rent at low rental rates.

There are several options to purchase French violins. They can be purchased from a violin maker or from a violin shop. Besides, there are options to purchase French violins online. Amazon and eBay are some of the resources to find French violins.

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The vast majority of the phone calls that I (and many violin makers, I suspect) get on a daily basis are parents looking to buy a cheap, affordable violin for a child that wants to start taking lessons. Here is some advice that I normally give them.

Stay away from the real cheap violins. They are not really violins – we refer to them as ‘violin-shaped objects’. You will need to spend more money to get them playable and will lose money in the long term. Stay away from really expensive, antique violins. Your child is a beginner and is going to sound like a beginner on any violin. Would you teach him to drive in a 1964 Porsche?

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Old violins are also delicate and can be damaged by an energetic 8-year old. Violins come in different sizes. Adults play a ‘full-size’ or ‘4/4′ violin. Then you get 7/8, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, etc up to 1/64. You will need to get the right size violin for your child. That is the only way he/she is going to learn proper technique. To determine what size violin you need is quite easy and involves a simple measurementas described on numerous places on the internet. Consider renting an instrument. Although you might be convinced that little Tommy is the next Jascha Heifetz, he might think of himself more as the next Leonardo DiCaprio. If he throws in the towel after a week, you are not stuck with an expensive toy. Since your child will be growing, you will need to get a bigger violin in any case after a year or so. Be prepared to spend a little more money. Most inexpensive violins are not properly set up. Spending a little more to get a decent set of strings and setup will improve the sound and playability significantly.

If you are in any doubt, speak to your teacher or local violin repair person.

Albertus Bekker is a violin maker and restorer based with 10 years experience. His website is filled with advice, interesting stories, articles, pictures and videos related to violins and other stringed instruments. If violins are your passion, visit http://www.bekkerviolins.com

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A lack of musical experience need not be a deterrent in your quest of how to learn violin. In fact, you may find a lack of musical experience to actually be a plus. This is especially true when pursuing your violin instruction via the Internet. Most online violin instruction courses are written for the beginning violin student. Before beginning a violin instruction, however, you must first choose a musical instrument.

You have many options to consider in selecting your instrument. Are you going to buy a new or used instrument? How much are you willing to pay? Are you going to purchase a beginners model, or are you willing to make an investment at this time for professional model?

Some violin virtuosos would never consider buying a new instrument. They would much rather choose an instrument that is antique in nature. Another option is to have a violin custom designed and made for them by a professional violin technician.

As a beginner, you should be able to find a used violin for somewhere in the neighborhood of 50 to 100 dollars. It would be helpful if you could have an experienced violinist play your violin before you purchase it. An experienced musician will also help you be able to look your violin over to check for excessive wear and damage. You may also find it helpful to be able to identify all of the various parts of the violin. This may help when negotiating a fair price for a used instrument.

It is important as you determine how to learn violin that you find a suitable instructor. Quality online instruction courses will teach you starting with the most elementary of the basic skills. You will learn the benefits of posture, both in the sitting and standing position. You will learn proper techniques for picking up and holding your violin. You will discover the various methods of tuning your instrument. Your online instructor should have a positive attitude comes across as it being an honor to have you as one of his students.

Your violin instructor must be proficient in the genre of music that you most want to learn. It would be foolish of you to take lessons from an instructor who only teaches classical violin if your heart’s desire is to learn Irish dance music. It is important to note that most quality instructors will be able to teach violin lessons across several different musical genres.

Another critical component of your violin instruction is music theory. Music theory, simply stated, is the study of what makes music work. Just as there are laws of nature, there are rules of what makes the various components of a musical piece flow together. The study of rhythm and syncopation, melody lines and harmony components, musical dynamics and volume are all studied under the topic of music theory. You should make sure that your violin instruction includes healthy measures of music theory.

Because most online violin instruction is geared toward the musician with no experience, do your homework and make your choices wisely. The choices of how to learn violin will become easy for you.

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If you are a music lover and wish to buy a violin, worry not. You can easily find a violin for sale. Mostly, you will have to search over the Internet. You will also find violins in musical instrument shops. Have you bought a violin previously? If you have not, find someone with sound knowledge about the instrument. You must consider everything before you decide to buy. Sometimes you get great deals online. It is better to check the instrument thoroughly.

In case you have a limited budget, consider the option of buying a second hand violin. In newspapers, there are several advertisements from those who want to sell their used violins. At times, you can be very lucky to get a superb deal from such violin on sale advertisements. Musical instrument like violin can be very expensive. You could also get cheap ones, but they will not be as musical. Scan the instrument thoroughly before you can buy it. A good quality violin can cost you a couple of thousands of dollars. The price could range between a few hundred to a thousand dollars.

When you wish to place an order online, try to be sure of the supplier’s reputation. The supplier might charge you lots of money for the shipping expenses. Hence, try to look for a shop or company that is closer to where you stay. Moreover, if the violin travels big distances, there is a possibility of damage. You would definitely not like to see your new violin broken or chipped from anywhere. To the extent, possible, try to pick up the piece on your own. This will help you examine the instrument you are paying for.

Why insist on the quality of the instrument? It is to save you from landing up with an inferior quality violin. It will be impossible to learn on an inferior instrument. If music does not come from the violin, what is the point of investing in it? It would really hurt if your new violin were not melodious and musical.

More advice for you – if you plan to buy a violin please learn a little about the instrument before you go to buy. It is not like buying an item from your grocery list. You do not spend on a musical instrument every day. You buy it once and it stays with you. You must read about violins and understand a little about the basics of the instrument. Go through books on violin. Surf the Internet and gather as much information as you can. Thus, you will be in a better position to judge whether a particular instrument is worth buying. If you know someone who has knowledge about violins, I suggest you take the person along for help.

Music truly uplifts the soul. It takes you in a different world. In addition, a beautiful instrument like violin is great to possess. Moreover, if you want to put up your violin for sale you must first speak to all your known acquaintances and spread a word. It is best to sell to a known person. In case you do not get a buyer, try advertising in newspapers or on the Internet. Even musical instrument stores will guide you on this.

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Rare violins are age old violins either designed or used by famous persons. Rare violins are very costly, priced at thousands of dollars, some times even in millions. Most rare violins are of 17th and 18th centuries. Almost all of these are Italian, German, French, Dutch or English.

Most Rare violins were produced by great violin design families and used by great European masters. Rare violins speak for themselves, about their history, heritage and cultural advantage. Most Rare violins have been purchased by famous violinists or people who are interested in antiques.

Most famous rare violins were produced by the Stradivari family, especially by Antonio Stradivari. A Stradivarius violin made in the 1680s is worth several thousand dollars, and that of the Stradivaris’ “golden period” (1700 to 1720) is worth several millions. Only a few, less than 700, genuine Stradivarius instruments still exist. Some other famous craftsmen of rare violins are J.B. Guadagnini, Guarneri Del Gesù, Balestrieri, Carcassi, and Gagliano.

Rare violins rarely come up for sale. They are offered by companies engaged in selling of old and vintage violins. Some of these violins come after series of repairs and replacement of parts, others as original units. Almost all rare violins are in good playing condition and they produce sweet tones. There are many online companies which offer these instruments. But purchasing them on Internet is a risky thing.

Many rare violins are sold though auctions, either as public auctions or as online auctions. With the scratches and repairs on the instruments, price decreases. The lowest price for rare violins can be about $6000. A 1735 model Guarneri Del Gesù violin known as ‘The Ladenburg’ was sold for $3.5 million. A Stradivarius violin, ?The Christian Hammer?, made in 1707 was sold for $3,544,000 in 2006.

The world’s two most important rare violin collections are exhibited in the Music Museum at the Royal Palace (Palacio Real) of Madrid and Royal Academy of Music (York Gate Collections) in London.

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