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| violin id | 10/15/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am helping an elderly lady with her estate and she has an old violin which belonged to her ...
A: I will explain below: Faciebat Cremona 1713" (Fabricated in Cremona, Italy a copy of an Antonius ...
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| Roth Violin | 10/13/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: My brother has a Roth violin that was made in 1929 that is a copy of a Stradivarius 1722. It has the ...
A: I am not expert on the value of violins. Here are some websites that might help: ...
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| vibrato | 10/11/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I've been playing viola for 3 years now, and all of my friends and music teachers say its time to ...
A: Don't feel horrible if this does not come easily for you; it is one of the most difficult things to ...
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| W. Herrmann violin bow | 10/10/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Al, I live in Wichita, Kansas USA. I recently purchased a violin bow at a local estate sale. I am ...
A: Walter Herrmann B. 1899 D.? Worked 1921-1951 in Schoenlind, Germany. The # 50 should indicate the ...
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| Rosin | 10/5/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am curious to know how to rosin my bow. I'm a bass player and I just bought my first double bass, ...
A: What you need to do is cross-hatch the surface of your rosin block. You can use a nail or sharp ...
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| violin sizes | 10/4/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: what are the sizes of violins? how long are they?
A: A violin is measured by its body length only. Take the distance from next to the heel to the bottom ...
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| Kronotone Violin (1/4 size) | 10/4/2007 | Gill |
Q: I have a violin I played for a short time 30 plus years ago. I am wondering if it is an antique and ...
A: I am assuming the violin you are referring to was new when you purchased/played it 30+ years ago. If ...
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| Beginner:Violin | 10/2/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I am 18 yrs old and i just bought a violin. I dont play any other instruments. and I really know ...
A: The obvious best thing is to get a teacher. Although Suzuki classes are usually for youngsters, that ...
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| Viola | 10/1/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Can you recommend any reputable viola shops in the Memphis,TN area? I have been playing for about 10 ...
A: These are the only listings I have in TN: SCOTT KELVIN VIOLINS 1329 ARMSTRONG ...
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| C.B. Vachon Violin | 9/29/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: A woman in the Akron area would like to donate her late husband's violin to the University of Akron ...
A: I'm sorry but I can not even step-up to the plate in your ballpark. Without hearing or seeing the ...
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| about violin bridge | 9/26/2007 | Gill |
Q: I have a strunal violin model 193wa. A friend told me that the bridge is too high. How can I know if ...
A: Is your violin a full size violin or is it a smaller student violin? If it is not a full size ...
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| What is Kaspar Weiss playing in the "red violin"? | 9/26/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: in the movie "the red violin" when the child Kaspar Weiss was introduced to the master, he played a ...
A: This website gives the compositions for that movie: ...
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| craftmanship of handmade violin | 9/26/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have inherited what appears to be a handmade violin. It has no label or insignia. The sound peg ...
A: All good or great violins are handmade, but that does not mean all handmade violins are good or ...
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| I want to try to learn violin | 9/23/2007 | Gill |
Q: I am a Spanish girl, 40 years old. I have no idea about any musical instrument, but it's some years ...
A: Well, I am thrilled to hear that you are so interested in learning to play the violin. It is ...
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| violin repair - sound peg | 9/23/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a Scherl and Roth, Model R300E4, violin that looks to be in excellent condition, however, the ...
A: The sound post is referred to as the soul of the violin. It must be placed at a very exact place by ...
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| Value of Old German Violin? | 9/23/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I went to a local violin shop here in Atlanta and purchased an old german violin. I was wondering ...
A: F. Sacconi, B.1895, D.1974 Born in Rome, Moved to the U.S. in 1931 N.Y. Worked from 1912 - 1950. ...
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| Gustav August Ficker violin history | 9/22/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: After a long search for the right violin, I purchased a Gustav August Ficker about a year and a half ...
A: G.A. Ficker B?. D?, Worked 1924-1955 in Germany. William Lewis & Son a fine dealer in ILL. ...
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| Guarnerius in Mexico | 9/21/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My name is Gunther Soto, I live in Mexiko and my German grandfather gave to my mom before he died a ...
A: The only solution is that you will have to travel to the U.S.A. or ship the instrument to a shop in ...
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| I inherited a violin and hairless bow.... | 9/21/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenfis Faciebat Anno 17 Jackson-Guldan Violin Co. ....Columbus, Ohio, On ...
A: There is nothing so sad as a "hairless bow." Now to get serious, Jackson-Guldan Violin Co was in ...
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| Violin Appraisal | 9/18/2007 | Gill |
Q: How do I find out who made my antique violin and how much it is worth?I know that it is Italian.
A: Well, I suppose the first thing I need to know is where you are? Are you in Canada? More ...
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| Juzek violin | 9/17/2007 | Gill |
Q: I have a Juzek, marketed by Monarch, stamped 1926, and endorsed by Leopold Auer. It says "Artist" ...
A: Well I wish I could be of more help to you. Unfortunately, I cannot say with any certainty what your ...
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| Violin and cello | 9/16/2007 | Gill |
Q: What makes the violin sound so differently from the cello? What does the size have to do with sound ...
A: Great question. A lot of factors go into the sound of a string instrument, and you are partially ...
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| What should I buy for my daughter? | 9/16/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: My daughter is 10 years old and has been playing violin for 2 years and enjoys it very much.She now ...
A: It is impossible to gauge the relative quality of violins unless I play them or hear them played. ...
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| violin | 9/15/2007 | Gill |
Q: I purchased an additional bow to play on the violin but it does not work at all and was wondering ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you are having such a rough time with your new bow. Hopefully I can help to clear ...
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| Cleaning violins | 9/12/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I own an old violin that is absolutely filthy with greasy dust from the old rosin. I haven't used ...
A: I don't know exactly how bad it's looking, but have you tried cleaners? If it's not too bad, go to ...
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| vibrato | 9/11/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I've been playing violin for about ten years now, and I've been working on vibrato for the past ...
A: It is actually impossible to do vibrato if the inside of your left hand below your index finger is ...
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| egidius klotz violin | 9/10/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that looks extremely old and battered but still plays nicely. On the inside there is ...
A: The label should be read as, Jacobus Hornsteiner having created a hand-made reproduction of a ...
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| violin guarnerius | 9/8/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Buenos dias, soy de uruguay, America del Sur y mi consulta es la siguiente: Tengo un violin que reza ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to answer your question. I had to find someone to translate from Spanish to ...
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| Masakici Suzuki Violin #7 | 9/8/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I inherited this violin from my Father some years ago and would like to find it's approximate value. ...
A: I thought I had answered this question. I am not an expert on violins, so maybe one of these sites ...
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| violin bow repair | 9/6/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My husband just bought a violin. We both want to 'fiddle' with it but nothing formal. It is an ...
A: Most bow brakes can be repaired, but it is costly, approx. $60.00. An inexpensive bow would cost ...
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| Violin Fingertypes | 9/4/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: Hey I got a violin about a week ago and I cannot figure out how to put the finger types on.My violin ...
A: I have never done this, but I imagine that you take very thin strips of tape and wrap them around ...
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| position of the violin | 9/1/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: could you please tell me how I should position the violin when I am playing, because I always feel ...
A: The optimal violin position is to go without a rest and use the thumb to support the neck throughout ...
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| violin and bow makers | 8/30/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have several bows and 3 violins that belonged to my father. Any information about them would be ...
A: I wish you would have listed your items in separate vertical order, some have (,)and some (-) it's ...
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| Joseph Kloz | 8/27/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Would it be possible to have a real Joseph Kloz violin dating 1730? I thought he was born later ...
A: There are only five Joseph Kloz members in the very large Kloz family. As you have already found out ...
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| GERMAN VIOLIN | 8/27/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: During WWII, my father took a violin out of an abandoned chateau. Label inside reads CHRIFT ...
A: Not having heard the tone of the violin it makes things hard to judge. We must always remember that ...
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| vibrato | 8/24/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I have been playing the viola for almost five years now, and need some tips on vibrato. I haven't ...
A: In addition to the following, I have some detailed information on vibrato development in a previous ...
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| info on old violin | 8/23/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My Uncle gave me a violin made in Czedio-slovokia in 1942 it is a copy of a Stradivarius and needs ...
A: The only listings I have for Kansas are as follows: MASON STEVE LUTHIERS 3809 W. 24th ...
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| some violin questions | 8/23/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: Hey, I bought a violin almost a month back. I have been playing guitar for almost 4 years and am ...
A: 1. You should definitely focus on playing open strings - changing strings (making the transition ...
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| Wrist Verbrato | 8/19/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: Margaret how would be the best way to teach yourself wrist verbrato, I can do finger, but have been ...
A: Use the wrist to move the hand forwards and backwards and to power the first joint of the finger so ...
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| touching adjacent strings | 8/17/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I know nothing about playing the violin. I have trouble with my big fingers touching adjacent ...
A: Without seeing you it is a bit hard to say, but very likely you could overcome this problem. Some ...
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