Sunday, December 22, 2013

Some Suggestions In Choosing A Student Violin

By Harriett Crosby


A family member is usually encouraged to learn to play the violin with the encouragement of the parents or the excitement of the learner. Choosing the right student violin greatly contributes towards the successful and enjoyable renditions. The following are some suggestions in choosing the instrument individually or as an overall outfit.

Topmost in the consideration is the budget allocation for the material that your family intends to buy as violins comes in a wide array of prices. You can opt for the low-cost violins with matching bow and case that are mass produced from China or the costly European violin outfit. Instead of outright purchases, rental programs are also offered in some shops that allow a portion of the rent will be allocated towards the ultimate procurement of the instrument.

The basic facilitator of many decisions in buying this instrument is the price which could vary greatly from only $50 to a staggering $5,000. Since a good quality violin usually comes with a high price, better examine the wood used if it is cured properly. It should have a flawless finish with the instrument's purfling inlaid and the insides of the peg box varnished not painted.

A good quality violin requires bridge, peg, sound post, and strings that need to be fitted correctly to produce the correct sound. Most of the time, low cost instruments have not been properly fitted, produce a poor sound, and are hard to play. The opposite holds true for violins that comes from specialist which have rosewood pegs or ebony and are taken utmost care by the suppliers.

Another equally important consideration to determine a good quality violin is the instrument's accompanying bow and strings. It is always wise to go for gut core or nylon strings to ensure that the sound will come out perfectly. Check also if the bow is composed of fiberglass, brazil wood, or pernambuco with a straight stick and an even hair ribbon.

This instrument has a wide array of sizes available so it is always best to check the player's arm length when procuring a violin. A full size instrument has 4/4 fraction and the smaller ones have corresponding smaller fraction sizes. Normally, a child's age group has a corresponding recommended size in the list.

Still, it is best to make the player stretch his or her arm sideward with palms up and measure from the neck to the center of the wrist to get the correct violin size needed. Let the child hold the instrument below the chin and let the left hand curl completely around the scroll. If the child feels comfortable already then the size is right but it the arm is bent, get a bigger size.

Most of all, keep the musical instrument well protected in a good quality case that will hold it securely in place without rattling or shaking. Once the correct student violin has been chosen, exert proper care of the instrument, handle it with love, and have it immediately checked by a specialist in case of even the slightest damage. Have fun and enjoy playing with the violin.




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