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Your Violin Bow – It’s Just Elementary Physics

violin bowAs your violin skills and passion develop, it’s essential that your violin bow evolves with them. Your first bow was likely chosen for durability and protection against accidents, perhaps even an all-synthetic bow for your initial learning and introduction to the violin’s intricacies. As you progress, it’s wise to keep that initial bow as a backup, as it may come in handy if your more advanced bow breaks during an important performance.

Your bow should evolve along with your skills and needs. As you grow, the size and weight of the bow may need to change accordingly. More importantly, the materials and construction will adapt to your strength, speed, and playing style. While the bow is only as effective as the player using it, a high-quality bow can significantly enhance your everyday play and help showcase your …

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Play the Violin – A Whole Novice’s Guide

play the violinThe violin, also known as a fiddle, is a bowed string instrument. It has four strings that are tuned in perfect fifths. The violin is the smallest and highest pitched member of the string instrument family, which also includes violas and cellos. Although playing the violin can be quite challenging, when mastered, it produces a beautiful sound and serves as the foundation for orchestras. Many famous classical music pieces have been written specifically for the violin.

Learning to play the violin is not an easy task. There are numerous violin techniques that must be mastered. Simply holding the bow and violin correctly takes some getting used to and can greatly impact your performance. In summary, learning the violin requires time and dedication. You need to be disciplined and willing to practice difficult techniques in order to play the violin well.

To begin learning how to play, you will need to obtain a violin, which can be expensive. If you have just started to play the violin, consider renting one from a local music store or online. This can cost around $10-$15 per month.

To master the violin, you will need the following items:

  • A full-size violin if you are an

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Violin – How-to Take Care Of Your Bow

violin bowSafely Cleanse Your Violin Bow

To keep your violin bow as attractive and well-maintained as your violin , it needs to be cleaned. You can purchase wood polishes for this purpose, but polishing should only be done every few months. While the violin and strings should be wiped down with a cloth after each use, the bow only needs to be cleaned after about five or six uses. The ideal cloth for this task is …

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Just how to Enjoy Perfect Fifths regarding the Violin

Regarding the violin

The four strings on a violin are tuned in fifths, making it essential for violinists to press two strings simultaneously with the same finger to play a perfect fifth (except on open strings).

However, using one finger to play two strings at once is quite challenging, as the fingertip’s contact area with the fingerboard is not wide enough to cover both strings.

Faced with a perfect fifth, a violinist might be tempted to roll their hand beneath the violin , covering both notes with a flat finger. Nevertheless, playing with flat fingers causes tension in the left hand for several reasons. Firstly, more pressure is needed to depress the string because a flat finger exerts less weight per square inch on the fingerboard than one standing on its tip. Secondly, the wrist must uncomfortably

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Violin Exercises For a Masterful Performance

violin exercisesPlaying the violin undoubtedly requires exceptional skill, a keen ear for music, and remarkable concentration to enable the violinist to produce the exquisite melodies characteristic of a flawlessly executed violin piece. The sound produced by a violin is distinct, setting it apart from all other instruments in an orchestra, and entirely different from its fellow string instruments .

This unique sound can be both a blessing and a curse for the violin . When played poorly, …

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Quick Information on the Violin

The violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings typically tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest and highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments . This instrument is much like wine; the older it gets, the better it sounds, so acquiring a new violin is relatively simple, while obtaining an older one can be a costly affair.

The violin is played by holding it between the shoulder and the chin. The violin, which evolved from its rudimentary form as a fiddler’s instrument to accompany singing and dancing

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