Tips to Buying to Beginner Violin

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Buying a new instrument can be difficult if you don’t know what to look for. For a beginner, purchasing an expensive violin is not necessary, mainly because they might decide not to continue with the violin after a short while, but also because you can also purchase good quality second hand violins for a cheaper price.
Before purchasing, always ask your teacher for their recommendation. They will know what type of violin is suitable for you, what brands you can choose from, and will probably also recommend where you can get your violin from.
Buying a second hand violin is not a bad idea. Used violins often produce a nicer, richer sound due to the aged wood being able to produce sounds and tones of richer quality, provided they have been taken care of properly.

There are a few things you should look out for when purchasing a violin, whether new or pre-loved.
First of all, the violin should be free of any scratches or dents. Scratches or dents on a violin indicate that it was not properly taken care of, or has been dropped.
Make sure all the parts are intact and functioning properly. Parts you should pay particular attention to are the pegs (they should screw tightly into the pegbox without loosening), the fingerboard (make sure it has no dents, scratches or cracks), the bridge (it’s positioning; make sure it is not loose, damaged or crooked), the f-holes (they should be perfectly symmetrical and not chipped away), the nut (it should hold the strings up at a good height from the fingerboard) and the chin rest.

It is best that you take an experienced person with you, such as a teacher or someone who has been playing the violin for a while, to help you spot the faults (if any) on a violin. You do not have to worry about the quality of the strings, as you will most probably need to replace them when you buy your violin (violin strings are usually replaced every 3 to 4 months, depending on how often it is played). If the violin comes with a good set of strings, that is an added bonus.
The term ‘try before you buy’ applies to the violin as well. Check the power and sound quality of the violin.

The violin comes with extra inventory parts. These can be purchased separately from any music store. They include the bow, rosin, shoulder rest, strings and a case.
When purchasing a bow, make sure the bow has a good weight, is flexible and well balanced. When purchasing rosin, ask the person at the store about the quality of different types or brands of rosin.
The shoulder rest should be secure when you fix it onto your violin and not move. It should be comfortable as you will have to rely on it and your chin rest to hold up your violin while you play.
There are many brands of strings you can purchase at the music store. You can either ask your teacher for recommendations, or the person at the music store, as they would know best. As mentioned above, you should regularly change your strings as they wear out and can suddenly snap off whilst playing if they are old.
A case is very important as you will need it to carry your violin around. The standard case fits your violin, shoulder rest, a bow (or two) and has a pouch for your rosin (and perhaps a metronome or tuner). It should also come with a strap for easy carry. Fancier cases can come with hygrometers and humidifiers.

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