27 Sets of Violin Strings Compared - Violinist.com
Jul 3, 2023 · 27 Sets of Violin Strings Compared. July 3, 2023, 7:25 AM · This is my second round of reviewing strings – the review on the first 12 sets can be found on this earlier blog post.I now added another 15 sets of strings to my YouTube video, in which I (mis)used the first eight bars of Bach’s Sarabande from the second partita for the comparison.
The Violinist.com Guide to Choosing Violin Strings
Dominant - These time-tested synthetic core strings are a great choice for students or anyone wanting a quality string at a reasonable price. Dominant strings are probably the most popular strings in the world. They are the default choice for many violinists, including in various combinations with other strings.
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12 Sets of Violin Strings Compared - Violinist.com
Jan 18, 2023 · Last year, I became addicted to buying new sets of strings for investigating how they fit my violin. I now tried to end this expensive adventure by recording a short string comparison and publishing it on YouTube (see below). For the video, I recorded the first eight bars of Bach’s Sarabande from the second partita without any further discussion.
Starting on the Violin as an Adult Beginner: What to Expect - Violinist.com
May 22, 2018 · Physical Therapy. Playing the violin (or viola, cello, bass, guitar) is a physical activity. Just like any physical activity, it involves strength, dexterity and muscle memory. Just as a physical therapist will give a patient specific exercises to repeat when learning to walk again after a serious injury, a violin teacher will give a student ...
A Check List to Develop Excellent Violin Posture and Position
Oct 17, 2019 · So the elbow should be under the violin and slightly forward. The wrist should be straight; neither collapsing in nor sticking out. Some double-stops and reaches require a slight collapsing of the wrist, and that's okay, but the default position will be straight. The thumb counters the fingers but should not grab the violin.
Review: Larsen 'Il Cannone' Soloist Violin Strings
Oct 4, 2024 · 'Il Cannone' strings were first introduced in 2017 by the Denmark-based Larsen Strings company, and in the last year a few new versions have come out, including "Il Cannone Soloist - Direct and Focused" and "Il Cannone Soloist with Warm and Broad A." I tried the "Soloist Direct and Focused" strings, as did Virginia-based teacher, performer and frequent V.com …
Top Modern Violin Makers Honored in the 2022 Violin Society of …
Nov 21, 2022 · Top Modern Violin Makers Honored in the 2022 Violin Society of America Competition. November 21, 2022, 7:05 PM · Curious about which modern violin makers are achieving excellence in their craft these days? Here is a good place to find top makers: last week the Violin Society of America (VSA) announced the winners of its instrument-making …
Violin Facts, from Violinist.com
The violin is a stringed instrument, played with a bow. It is the "soprano" voice of the orchestra, and one of the world's most popular and enduring instruments. Please move your mouse around the Gagliano family violin pictured below to learn more about the parts of the violin. The Scroll of the violin is mostly ornamental, its practical use ...