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| catch up? | 12/5/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: im sixteen and i just picked up the violin and i was wondering if with enough practise and ...
A: There are many colleges that have orchestras open to non-music majors that are happy to find ...
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| 1749 Strativarious violin | 11/30/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Could you give me a range value for a 1749 Strativarious violin in average playing condition.
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| Andreas Guarnerius violin | 11/26/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I recently received my grandfather's violin and I'm trying to learn more about it. Inside the ...
A: BLACKERBY VIOLINS LTD. 1111 W. ANDERSON LN. AUSTIN TX 78757 (512)469-9343 info@violinshop.com ...
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| value | 11/24/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i have an old violin, inside it reads: antonius stradurius cremonae faciebat anno 1716. i was ...
A: Antonio Stradivari's designs and labels, as well as those of many other famous makers, have been ...
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| problems with rosining bow | 11/23/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I just bought a new violin off the internet. I have been trying to rosin the bow but I accidently ...
A: Maybe you need to 'start' the rosin off- rub it with sandpaper first. If that is not the case, maybe ...
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| Violin... | 11/19/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I am a violin player, and have been having some difficulties learning vibrato. I never got taught ...
A: Many people have difficulties with vibrato - it's truly a skill that requires the proper method with ...
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| i need help learning vibrato | 11/19/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: i don't understand how to do vibrato on the viola or violin. do you have any tips?
A: I have published three answers for others that were in need of viola help, so I urge you to look at ...
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| i need help w/ my viola | 11/18/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: i'm a violinist learning to play viola. my high shcool teacher says that a viola needs special ...
A: The strings on a viola are thicker than those on a violin, so the "response" is slower and achieving ...
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| antonio loveri violin | 11/18/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My grandmother passed down her Antonio Loveri violin to me-I've since been stationed in Germany, and ...
A: The best I can help you with is the following" BLACKERBY VIOLINS LTD. 1111 W. ANDERSON ...
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| F. Breton violin | 11/15/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Perhaps you could translate the label; F. Breton brevete de S.A.R. M.. ..Duchese. D.ANGOULEME ...
A: I'm sorry but my French is not very good, or more precise no good at all. Francois Breton, B.1750, ...
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| What to practice? | 11/13/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I have been learning violin on my own. What should I practice that will be of the most benefit? ...
A: It depends on what kind of benefit you are looking for. If you want to improve your technique, the ...
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| stradivarious violin | 11/12/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i was just wondering if u could tell me how to beable to find out the exact date it is or tell me ...
A: The only listings I have is as follows: SAINT LOUIS STRINGS 6331 CLAYTON AVE. SAINT ...
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| violin | 11/9/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: i have a small violin may be from the 1800s or 1844 how do i find out the value and pictures of ones ...
A: Try one of the following shops: BROBST VIOLIN SHOP 5584 GEN. WASHINGTON ...
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| My 4 year old daughter is starting violin lessons | 11/8/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I have a 4 year old daughter who is interested in violin lessons, I am signing her up for lessons ...
A: A dedicated violin shop in your area would be the best way to find an instrument. You just go ...
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| violin practice | 11/7/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: My daughter is 8 and decided hse wnated to play the violin. She pracitces wihtout the bow and ...
A: How does she practice without the bow? How does she produce sound? By plucking the strings with the ...
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| My 4 year old daughter is starting violin lessons | 11/7/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I have a 4 year old daughter who is interested in violin lessons, I am signing her up for lessons ...
A: I think it is great that you want to learn along with your daughter; parents that are involved make ...
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| Viola placticing | 11/5/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I am a collage student, and have played the viola for two years.I bother about how to bow with a ...
A: Before worrying about the wrist, you should first make sure all of the other basics are correct...a ...
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| violin | 11/5/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I have a six year old who is almost finished with book three of suzuki. His school is not open in ...
A: Wow! Your son is very impressive! Keep in mind that although it is a good thing to have a broad ...
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| symbol on nose of violin | 11/4/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My grandfather recently gave me his old violin. It is about 70 years old and the inside label says ...
A: I'm not familiar with the term "nose" on a violin, or do you mean the top of the neck. Without ...
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| chin rest | 11/1/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am a violin player and i have had a certain Scott Cio full-size violin since June. Recently, the ...
A: Chin rests can be adjusted to fit better. You will notice that the two vertical rods have small ...
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| VIOLIN PRACTICING | 11/1/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I can hardly practice two hours in a day would you tell me what method will be most helpful to me.I ...
A: You can get everything you need done in one to two hours per day, so I doubt that length of practice ...
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| Loosening up my right arm | 10/30/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: This is my second year playing violin. The problem that is continually coming up is that my right ...
A: Nathan, Try this exercise: Get into playing position with your bow on the string at the midpoint. ...
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| Dominicus Montagna violin | 10/29/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have an old violin with two bows and a case. It is marked inside : Dominicus Montagna sub ~ gnum ...
A: Maybe one of these is closer: MASON STEVE LUTHIERS 3809 W. 24th ...
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| Stainer violin | 10/28/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have recently come across a Stainer violin. Other than the Stainer name behind the neck on the ...
A: Try one of the following: BEARE I. & A., LTD. 1776 BROADWAY STE. 1701 NEW ...
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| Villuame violins | 10/28/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Sullivan! My humble little questions goes something like this,I am a huge fan of the solo concert ...
A: I understand it to be pronounced Vee-yome, rhyming with "home". A close friend of mine went to ...
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| Dominicus Montagna violin | 10/28/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have an old violin with two bows and a case. It is marked inside : Dominicus Montagna sub ~ gnum ...
A: The only listings I have for your area are as follows: SAINT LOUIS STRINGS 6331 CLAYTON AVE. SAINT ...
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| violin shops | 10/25/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I live in Chattanoog TN, are there any fine violin shops around here? In a 2 hour radius? I need an ...
A: The only listings I have in TN are as follows: SCOTT KELVIN VIOLINS 1329 ARMSTRONG ...
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| hiding bow change | 10/25/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: When I hide my bow change at the fog, I am aware that I should lift my elbow up. However, I found it ...
A: I don't know where you learned to lift your elbow for bow stroke changes, but there is no elbow lift ...
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| Theodor Schrage, Violin-Maker | 10/24/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Mr. Dzina, As a favor to a friend, I am looking for information about Theodor Schrage, a ...
A: Theodor Schrage B?, D1931, Worked 1908-1930, in Berlin, Germany. August Herrmann & Son 1883-1900 ...
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| Glass Violin | 10/24/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Can you tell me a little about the violin I played for years as a youth. It is a full size violin ...
A: It is very difficult to answer your question with the info, given. There are 3 Fried Aug. Glass as ...
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| Viola sizes | 10/22/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: We are seeking a new viola for our teenage daughter. I understand they come in sizes, but after ...
A: Violas are sized only in inches, unlike the violin sizings. This is because the optimal proportions ...
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| JB Collin-Mezin | 10/21/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: Stumbled upon a beautiful French looking violin which has the label: Ch. J.B. Collin-Mezin PARIS ...
A: Charles Jean Baptiste B.1841, D.1923, Worked 1868-1921 in Paris, France. Auction price $734 to ...
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| What brand? | 10/21/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: My 12 year old daughter is interested in playing the violin, classes start really soon. I am ...
A: If the violins you list are under $200 it indicates to me that they are made in China. There is ...
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| rosin on bow | 10/21/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I bought my son a violin for his birthday, and we applied rosin to the bow until it made what seemed ...
A: Hair breaking is typical, it occurs during those rigorous passages. Another reason is that you've ...
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| getting a stored violin in playing shape? | 10/21/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I was wondering what effects humidity and such would have on a bow and violin. My in-laws have had ...
A: Most violins store well if the strings are slightly loosened and stored in an inside closet. ...
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| Warming up excercises | 10/20/2007 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I hope you are doing very well other than this i am sending you this massege to help me (give me and ...
A: My favorite has always been Sevcik Opus 1 - Exercises in the first position. I would do two ...
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| "Caspar da Salo" violin | 10/19/2007 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have inherited the violin which has two "Caspar da Salo" markings. One is inside the instrument ...
A: Caspar da Salo (Bertolotti) B. 1540, D. 1609, Worked 1568- 1609 in Brescia, Italy. If your violin is ...
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| old violin | 10/19/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I inherited a very old violin recently. It has a lion head with a tongue and red stones in the eyes. ...
A: The best way to get a good answer is to take the instrument to a reputable expert, who is likely to ...
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| Violin | 10/17/2007 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I would like to know what is the best choice of first violin for my 4th grader son in terms of both ...
A: My first violin was a new $150 model from a music store - although now I regret this. For a first ...
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| Violin | 10/17/2007 | Merton Shatzkin |
Q: I would like to know what is the best choice of first violin for my 4th grader son in terms of both ...
A: I am really not up on this kind of question, but I suggest that you try fellow expert Al Dzina and ...
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