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| jacobus stainer 1659 violin | 6/28/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i have a 1659 Jacobus Stainer in Absam. need help in locating a expert to see if real or copy. ...
A: Here is a list of people in Ohio that should be able to help you: ANTONIO VIOLINS 4009 MAIN ...
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| Sharps,flats,naturals, on a violin. | 6/27/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I am having a prablem figuring out where the sharps, flats, and naturals are on my violin. My ...
A: It would be best if you take the time to learn where each note is on the violin. In first position: ...
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| Stradivarius 1713 | 6/26/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a very antique looking 3/4 size violin and the inscription reads - Antonius Stradivarius ...
A: Your chances are zero to none. It just so happens that the year 1713 was the most copied Strad. All ...
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| roth violin | 6/25/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I recently started playing the violin so my knowlege of makers and quality of violins or not very ...
A: Ernst Heinrich Roth (1)B.1877 D.1948, Worked 1902-1948 in Markneukirchen, Germany. Auction price of ...
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| harmonics | 6/25/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I have some problems playing harmonics, could you please tell me the right way to do them in each ...
A: I assume you are asking about harmonics on the violin. And that you are asking about harmonics ...
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| roth violin | 6/24/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I recently started playing the violin so my knowlege of makers and quality of violins or not very ...
A: The Roth family is large, there are 4 makers that made violins in the 1926 time frame. What I really ...
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| Grandfather's Violin | 6/22/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: My Grandfather's violin has a piece of paper inside that says, Highest Award World's Columbian Expo. ...
A: John Friedrich and his brother William operated their firm here in NY for many years...not only as ...
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| violin | 6/20/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin which had been in the family for a long time purchased from my grandfather 1900 and ...
A: There is no way that I can validate the value or originality of your violin without seeing it. ...
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| toy violin | 6/19/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: My mother in law passed on a toy violin. The end of the box says TOY VIOLIN OUTFIT Rainbow Toy ...
A: I can tell you that the Jackson-Guldan label dates this item to circa 1920-1940. This company made ...
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| joan.carl.kloz 1763 | 6/17/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i recently inherited a violin which belonged to my great grandfather. it is a joan.carl.kloz c.1763. ...
A: You may want to check the spelling of the first name, I think it should be Johann not Joan. The ...
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| violin no sound | 6/15/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: im 15 and im teaching myself to play the violin but im finding it hard to produce a sound even when ...
A: no sound? are you sure you have plenty of that white powder (rosin) on your bow? maybe you applied ...
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| do I need a new teacher? Teaching method | 6/14/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I am an adult and studied violin for 1 year at around grade 3 to 4 level. My major instrument is ...
A: I could not advise you about changing your teacher unless I could see how she teaches you. To help ...
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| Breton Brevette violin | 6/12/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My husband recently purchased a Breton Brevette violin. It was said to be either circa 1920's or ...
A: The maker of your violin was Francois Breton B. 1750 D. 1830. Worked from 1802 till 1830 in ...
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| vibrato | 6/11/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I have been playing the violin for about 4 years now. I was wondering do you have any tips on doing ...
A: I recommend this excercise to develope vibrato, to be done every day until you feel fatigue: For ...
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| vibrato | 6/11/2007 | David |
Q: I have been playing the violin for about 4 years now. I was wondering do you have any tips on doing ...
A: Doing vibrato exercises can improve your vibrato during performances. One exercise I like is to ...
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| vibrato | 6/11/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I have been playing the violin for about 4 years now. I was wondering do you have any tips on doing ...
A: Don't move your hand/arm too much - vibrato should be concentrated on moving the first joint. Also ...
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| Is this a good brand to buy? | 6/11/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am 14 yrs old and have been playing the violin for about 4 years. I was wondering if you have ...
A: The Klier family is large, but there is no listing of an Otto Jos Klier. If you are in the market ...
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| Joan Corol Kloz 1790 violin | 6/10/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I recently acquired a violin with a tag inside that reads Joan Corol Kloz, Mittenwald Germany 1790. ...
A: I do not have a listing in Buffalo itself, following is a list of all the NY people that could help ...
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| old violin | 6/10/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: We have a Nocolas Bertholini--1810 violin. It needs a bow, strings bridge & one peg. We have the ...
A: Nicolas Bertholini, Worked from 1870 to 1880. The date of your inst. is not in line with his work ...
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| Johann Georg Kessler Fiddle | 6/10/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have owned this fiddle since 1975 and would appreciate any information or where I might go for ...
A: J.G. Kessler, B.1735-D.1801, Worked from 1754 to 1790 in Markneukirchen, Germany. His instruments ...
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| Joan Corol Kloz 1790 violin | 6/10/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I recently acquired a violin with a tag inside that reads Joan Corol Kloz, Mittenwald Germany 1790. ...
A: Of the 30 odd listing of Kloz family members there is no listing of a Joan Corol. Without seeing the ...
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| Violin for Intermediate Player | 6/7/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I'm an intermediate player (I believe, well, I'm working on the Bruch concerto, so correct me if I'm ...
A: Hey Robert, At your skill level, I believe you should be shopping for a violin you will be playing ...
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| violin | 6/7/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: what is the full name of the violin
A: I don't know what this question means. The origin of the name "violin" is the Italian "viola," the ...
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| Information on a Glass violin | 6/6/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that was purchased in the mid-late 1800's with the label Fried. Aug. Glass ...
A: F.A.Glass (2) Born 1799 Died 1860 Worked 1830 to 1860 in Kilingenthal, Germany. The value of copied ...
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| R Kurt Hoyer | 6/5/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have recently acquired a guitar with a makers name showing R. Kurt Hoyer of Lauten und geigenbur. ...
A: My mistake I thought you were state side, I'm sorry but I have no listings in the British Isles. In ...
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| Violin | 6/5/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am purchasing a violin for my 13 yr old son. He has played for a year and a half. One instrument ...
A: We are still hitting a snag. The only listing I have is for a Marcell Pichler, Worker from 1673 to ...
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| violin | 6/5/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: hello can i learn violin at 14 and ever become a really good violinist after much much practice ...
A: I encourage you to get a good teacher and a good violin. How well you will do will depend on how ...
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| Violin | 6/4/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am purchasing a violin for my 13 yr old son. He has played for a year and a half. One instrument ...
A: I'm very sorry but I have no info. on a Lothar Pichier. Are you sure of the spelling of his last ...
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| R Kurt Hoyer | 6/2/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have recently acquired a guitar with a makers name showing R. Kurt Hoyer of Lauten und geigenbur. ...
A: Kurt Reinhardt Hoyer B. 1901 D.? Worked 1929-1949. The Hoyer family is very large, 74 strong. ...
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| My violin | 6/1/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I also have a Fredich August Heberlein violin, 1914. It says "copy of Guaruarins". I Googled it, ...
A: Someone at allexperts has answered a question about Heberlein at: ...
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| repairing bow hair | 5/30/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: Do you happen to know places that would rehair violin bows?i live in Georgia so do you know any ...
A: Normally violin shops or violin repair people do bow rehairs. I would look in the yellow pages of ...
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| age when to start violin | 5/29/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: When is the best age to introduce the violin? Is the violin the best instrument to learn music ...
A: I can't answer either question definitely. People have begun learning at very early ages--from 4! ...
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| fingertape | 5/27/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: my question is how do you put the tape to mark the fingers on the fingerboard on the violin??? can ...
A: One way is to pluck the string to hear its pitch. Then put your finger tightly on the string about ...
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| johan christian ficker violin | 5/23/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i own a probe violino cremona 1789, not in the best condition. i have NO idea what could or should ...
A: I have no listings in Pittsburgh, but one of these may be close to your area:FEGLEY'S VIOLIN ...
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| johan christian ficker violin | 5/22/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i own a probe violino cremona 1789, not in the best condition. i have NO idea what could or should ...
A: There were 3 Johann Christian Ficker's, the only one that fits the date of your instrument is the ...
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| Bridge shape | 5/21/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am aware of the shape of the top of the bridge and done some reading on other dimensions but ...
A: I do not understand the question about the "bridge being wedge shaped with the longer side towards ...
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| Bretdon Violin | 5/20/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have just come into the possession of a violin that my brother found in his attic. It looks very ...
A: I only have two listings in N.J. as follows: BACELAR STRING INSTS. INC 2073 WASHINGTON VALLEY ...
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| Finding the perfect Violin | 5/20/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: My name is Tehilah and I'm 17 years old. I used to play the bass guitar, although I can't say I know ...
A: I wish I could tell you, but this is not my area of expertise. There ought to be some web sites that ...
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| Violin, which one is best for beginner? | 5/20/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I am looking at several different violins presently. My five year is just starting and I want to ...
A: As my profile states, I am not expert on the subject of violins and I am not familiar with beginner ...
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| Old Violin | 5/19/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I have 2 of my great grandmother's violins. One has a case and 2 bows. The violin says D.L. Wood ...
A: I am not an expert on this subject. A search revealed that Cohasset is a town in Massachusetts, ...
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