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| Practicing | 9/6/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Last year, I got away with practicing for half an hour just fine, I was actually one of the best in ...
A: Joe, the fact that you have been playing for three years means you have great potential for ...
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| Violin appraisers in Illinois | 9/2/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I actually need to locate someone in Illinois, Southern part would be best. I live nearest Mt. ...
A: I am sending you all the IL listings I have including St Louis MO as follows: WARREN KENNETH & SONS, ...
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| Dodd bow | 8/31/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a Dodd bow with papers from Hills who sold it to my Dad for me in 1972. It cost £45 then! I ...
A: There are at least five Dodd bow makers. Without knowing which did make your bow makes it difficult ...
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| 1915 violin | 8/30/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: When my grandmother passed away last year, I was given a violin that was found in the bottom of a ...
A: With the possibility of the name not being correct makes things very difficult to track down. I did ...
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| Guldan Violin | 8/30/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: While in Germany I was given a very old Guldan Violin and it was made by the Jackson Guldan Violin ...
A: You will need to take your violin to an accredited violin shop where they will be able to assist you ...
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| Andreas Guarnerius violin | 8/30/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: You recently got this e-mail about a Andreas Guarnerius violin. Question Hello, I have my great ...
A: Melissa; The following is a list of shops in South CA. I have nothing in San Diego itself. MARQUIS ...
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| Bergonzi Violin | 8/27/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: We recently were gifted a Carlo Bergonzi ano 1721 violin, It came from my wife's grandfather who had ...
A: I can help with your violin ID question. I can look at your violin and can tell within a few moments ...
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| finding sheet music | 8/25/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Do you know where I can get sheet music to country songs. I've looked all over the Internet but all ...
A: Actually, Zach, you have been on the right track. The music of the artists you mentioned is ...
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| Bow | 8/25/2008 | David |
Q: How do I know how tight to have my bow when I'm applying the rosining my bow and do I need to ...
A: In my opinion, the tension in the bow when you rosin it can be about the same as the tension when ...
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| Violin Bow Hairs Popping Out? | 8/23/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I just recently bought a new violin, complete with violin, bow, and rosin. :] Thing is, while ...
A: Hairs should not pull out of the bow tip. Unless, if any hairs have worn and broken and were pulled ...
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| Writing Programmne Notes for Violin Exam | 8/23/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Sullivan, I'm a 13 yr old boy doing the violin diplo exam of ABRSM (Associated Board of Rayal ...
A: Harry, I strongly recommend that you make a visit to a library with a good music section, such as a ...
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| andreas guarnierius viola | 8/22/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: If I send u photos of this instrument would it peak your interest to assist in determining ...
A: Photos really do not help, take your viola to one of the following shops for some help: FRANK'S ...
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| Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763 | 8/22/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My friend has found some violins, one plated with "Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763". None of them are in ...
A: There are many Fichtl members, you are right. But the name Johann Ulrich Fichtl belongs to just ...
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| Having a career in music; what is it like? | 8/22/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I'm a Violinist and I've been playing since i was 4 (now 17) under Suzuki tradition. Im in my ...
A: The primary focus for you now should be on becoming the best violin player you can be and gaining ...
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| Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763 | 8/20/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My friend has found some violins, one plated with "Johann Urlich Fichtl 1763". None of them are in ...
A: Try one of the following: HOSMER VIOLINS 120 JULIAN ...
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| orchestras | 8/17/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I play violin, flute and piano and I'm thinking about joining an orchestra, but I can't find ...
A: I assume from your question that you are a young student, and the first thing that you need to know ...
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| Francois Breton Violin | 8/16/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I inherited a violin (label - in Latin - states 1829, i.e. one year prior to his death)by Francois ...
A: Take you violin to one of these shops; VIOLIN SHOP the 7/11 BLACKIE ST. YORKHILL, 63 ...
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| violin purchase | 8/15/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am hoping to find a decent violin under $300 for a beginning student. I see offerings on ebay, ...
A: Do not buy an instrument on ebay. Most music stores should be stocking instruments in the $200 ...
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| phycological concern | 8/15/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: i am 20 years old and a university student. i love playing my violin which i have been learning for ...
A: Whenever I have been in a place where practice would be disruptive to others, I have done my best to ...
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| bowing | 8/14/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: First, i have just discovered this website and i think it is a great idea and thinks. I am 68; have ...
A: if you are happy with the way you play then I cannot impugn your lack of vibrato. It will be most ...
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| squeaking | 8/13/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: When I switch strings the violin squeaks is there something different i could do to stop the ...
A: That's me...nice to hear from you, Jessica. You probably need more contact (weight) with the bow, ...
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| lupot vilon | 8/13/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: that has the name N LUPOT ORLEANS FRANCE IT IS IN VERY GOOD SHAPE AND IS PLAYED OFTEN. WHERE CAN I ...
A: The only listings close to you are below: McHUGH VIOLIN SHOP 2726 BOULEVARD ...
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| Clean a violin not played since feb/84.. | 8/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My dad's violin. The violin has not being touched since he passed away in Fe/1984. As a good ...
A: I have the two following listings in FL land. ALLEGRO MUSIC CENTER 4537 Ponce de Leon Blvd. ...
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| How do I know if my rosin is good? | 8/6/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Is there ever a time when my block of rosin will be bad? Will it get too old to use? Too hard? I'm ...
A: Rosin does not go bad in my experience, although perhaps in certain circumstances or environments it ...
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| Old Kronotone Violin | 8/4/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Is a Kronotone violin an actual Stradivarius? I saw on a Google sight where they stated the two ...
A: See which one of these shops is close to you: GIVENS CLAIRE VIOLINS INC. 1004 MARQUETTE ...
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| Old Kronotone Violin | 8/4/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Is a Kronotone violin an actual Stradivarius? I saw on a Google sight where they stated the two ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| buying a german made violin | 8/3/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My 11 year old daughter is ready to upgrade to a 4/4 violin. She has been playing for 2 years. We ...
A: Go to the listed shop I'm sure they can help you: MOES & MOES VIOLIN MAKER STAMMERSTR, 8 ...
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| Antonius Stradiuarius violin | 8/3/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I received my great grand fathers, who passed in 1915? violin. On the inside label is Antonius ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| guarnerius violin | 7/28/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Can you tell me where I can go in Northern Jersey, zip code 07042, to get it appraised? Thank you ...
A: Try one of the following shops: BACELAR STRING INSTS. INC 2073 WASHINGTON VALLEY ...
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| apraiser | 7/27/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have an old french violin. Do you know of a good appraiser in either Paris or Lyon?
A: I only have two available in France, take your pick: ROBERT BREWER YOUNG SENTARAILLE BERDOT ...
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| old violin | 7/26/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My dad bought a very old violin from his friend. His friend was a music teacher when he was still ...
A: Pictures do not help, I have the the following in OR land: KERR DAVID VIOLIN SHOP 4451 SE 28th ...
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| NICOLAUS AMATUS VIOLIN | 7/20/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am in possession of a violin that has been handed down in the family for years. When looking for ...
A: Listed are all of my leads in the TX area: ANTONIO STRAD VIOLIN 10288 SAN PEDRO #2 SAN ...
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| New violin bow | 7/19/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I just recently bought a new bow. Its a Strauss Brazilwood Student Violin Bow, half-line, 1/2 for ...
A: My first recommendation would be to consult a violinist if you can, because the problem you are ...
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| Model Antonious Stradivarious Cremonious Anno 17violin | 7/19/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: After the century 17, mine has no year written or stamped. There are no other markings on the violin ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| What kind of violin do I need | 7/15/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Im a sophomore In the Varsity orchestra i need a new violin with my orchestra mostly coming first ...
A: $3,000 is plenty of money to spend on a violin for the uses you have outlined. We do not, however, ...
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| violin | 7/14/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: We recently moved our parents into an assisted living and in cleaning out the house found an old ...
A: The only info. I have in CO land, try one of these: TZANKOW ALEXANDER VIOLINS 13884 W. 76th ...
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| Ton-Klar the Herrmann | 7/13/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I read where you answered a similar question about a Ton-Klar. Could you tell me where I could get ...
A: I think everything is worth an appraisal. Try one of the following shops: McHUGH VIOLIN SHOP 2726 ...
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| 1865 Stainer Violin | 7/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: where to get appraisal in phoenix Az. zipe code 85258
A: I'm sorry but I have no listings in AZ land. You will have to try one of the following: CREMONA ...
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| stradivarius copy? | 7/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: My name is Valeri and I live in Odessa, Ukraine. I have an old violin (not good condition) with the ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| a copy of stradivarius | 7/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a copy of Stradivarius 1713 made in West Germany. It has a big vertical crack but repaired on ...
A: Try one of the following shops: BISCHOFBERGER VIOLINS LTD 1314 E. JOHN ST. ...
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