http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/ Violin Forums Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:34:42 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=36 Hi I am really interested in learning the violin. I want to buy a violin that is not too expensive to start with. I have seen some violins on amazon.com that are interestingly priced and of that, there is one that I am considering buying. I would like some suggestions about what exactly do I need to look for and if that violin is Ok to purchase. Its a silent electric 4/4 violin that costs about $120. It's got a spruce top, and maple body. It comes will all other accessories including... http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=36 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:34:42 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=35 What is the opinion from violinists in general, on the usefulness of the 5 string violin? Some violinists view it as an anomaly and find it useless for classical music. On the other hand, some classical violinists find it useful in folk music arenas and can be adapted to play both violin and viola parts, respectively. I have been playing a 5 string for a while, and to tell the truth, even after playing a 4 string for 30 years (20 years professionally), find it very useful for many types of music... http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=35 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:29:40 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=34 If found I would like to have some info. on it. http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=34 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:27:06 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=5&topic=29 I don think that is matter to know exactly what violin it is. I think that is matter what sound it have. So connect a luthier and ask him. http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=5&topic=29 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:04:51 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=11&topic=14 Yah, he is so good. Did you hear Schindler's list? It is amazing. http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=11&topic=14 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:02:18 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=3&topic=31 Turn to the connoisseur, and you are going to find the truth! o(∩_∩)o... http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=3&topic=31 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:16:04 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=32 I have a french violin from about 1890-1940 with the label named>Simon Leroux luthier 23 rue piqalle-this is a very good sounding instrument and was used by a professional-I know this due to the wear on the finger board.any one have info on this maker>Simon Leroux? http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=6&topic=32 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:20:56 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=3&topic=30 I encourage you to access www.cozio.com. A free 24 hour subscription is available and/or one can buy subscriptions of various time lengths. Click "people" , click luthiers, select Maggini. Not many photos are available but the ones of better quality will clearly demonstrate the differences between the originals and later reproductions. http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=3&topic=30 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:55:11 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=22 Well I teach in a strings group and this is my advice before deciding, ask urself this 1)are you willing to commit? 2)willing to sacrifise time and money on it? 3)is it an one time thing or do you really want to do it? If not heres my recomendation, get a proper beginner violin abt 130-340 pounds(estimate of 300-500 s$) for size, yours shld be a full size, check by placing teh violin on ur shoulder and hand straight and curve back ur fingers to touch the head of the violin. violins need a... http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=22 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:43:06 -0400 http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=12 Lets say this Its not how many hours but how intensive is ur training I used to train many hours and still sound lousy, this are some questions to ask urself about ur training 1)are u distracted doing other things 2)are you training ur technic? 3)are you playing songs that you have masteresd or things u have to learn 4)are you doing what teh teach is telling you to do 5)are you just playing around 6)are you focusing on ur instrument or ur heart is at ur boyfreinds place? A normal violinist ne... http://violin-for-sale.net/forums/index.php?action=vthread&forum=8&topic=12 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:30:46 -0400