Violin Tips

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Summary: So you want to learn to play music but not sure which of the thousands of instruments is right for you? Here are a few tips on the violin.

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Richard Sheff Richard Sheff he has been playing music since the 50's and he has been teaching guitar for years. He also works in a music store selling wind, string and keyb... read more

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Violin Tips

Let's take a look at the violin. This is a standard violin. Again, like most in our store, are suitable for student and intermediate players. Violins, however, come in several sizes to match the actual physical size of the player because they have to be able to reach appropriately on the neck in order to play it. The instrument is played with a bow that's drawn across the middle of the strings here in order to produce a tone, and the fingers obviously have to press down on the strings. The sizes of the violins range from the 16th all the way up to full size which is 4/4. So this is a standard student beginner and intermediate level violin that, when played well, will produce a very nice tone. However, the violin is a challenging instrument. All it takes is good practice and the student will advance.