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| Violin identification | 2/19/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I found this violin hidden in a closet, and I can't find any info regarding the name inside. It ...
A: A pix would not help. Try one of the following shops: STAMELL STRINGED INST. INC. 18 KELLOGG ...
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| proper preservation for a violin | 2/19/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: if I wanted to keep a violin in best condition (no cracks ect), what do i have to use? I heard ...
A: If you clean your violin of rosin residue, etc. regularly with a violin cleaner and polish it you ...
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| shoulder rests and chinrest | 2/14/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I've been experiencing the same problem during extended amounts of play. Under my chin, close to the ...
A: If your chin is actually getting pinched by something, you may need to replace or at least adjust ...
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| violin theory | 2/13/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Started violin 2 yrs ago at age 64 - love it. Other instrument - piano. It seems to me that you ...
A: Correct. If you switch strings as described you are transcribing the music up a fifth each time, ...
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| Carlo Bergonzi Violin | 2/11/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Have one that bears date 1740. Label reads the usual: Anno 1740 Carlo Bergonzi fece in Cremona ...
A: I'm sorry but I have no listings in Alabama. You may want to look at one of the following: WILLIAMS ...
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| grandfather's violin | 2/10/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I'm looking for information on my grandfather's violin. My daughter will be moving up to a full ...
A: J.T.L. is a trade mark used in Paris, France from 1900 to 1920, they made thousands of violins. Some ...
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| Violin repair | 2/10/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Sir I have just purchased a old violin and over all it is in good condition. The previous owner had ...
A: Applying violin varnish yourself is very dangerous unless you know what you are doing because it ...
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| Long looking crack in violin | 2/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have been reading your advice. I am under the impression I should fix a long crack by wetting it ...
A: The only reason for wetting a crack before applying glue is to allow the glue to be pulled into a ...
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| Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremonae anno 1713 IHS | 2/9/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: . I have a violin that has been passed down through my family for years. Nobody really knew if it ...
A: http://www.violinist.com/luthiers/index.cfm?state=Colorado If you go to the above link, you will ...
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| Please help identify an old "American Era violin" | 2/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: USA. My 9 year old daughter Chloe is learning to play violin. To encourage her to practice I ...
A: Sorry to inform you, of the 20,000+ violin makers in my file there is no listing of the listed ...
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| wolf on E string | 2/8/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I am a professional violinist and am having a very odd problem with a wolf in the F# - Ab ranges on ...
A: Wolf Notes do not fall under rocket science. There are many conditions that can cause them. You have ...
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| Open Up Violin | 2/6/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: How do I go about playing my violin so it opens up faster? It's coming back from the shop in about a ...
A: You just need to push the envelope of your tone production as you practice. This means that you ...
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| soloist's violins | 2/3/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: Hope you can help. Note that most violin soloists with symphonies use Strads (or others) that are ...
A: Great question. Other than a handful of wealthy individuals, most violinists cannot afford their ...
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| Viola | 2/2/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: What voice registers does the viola play?
A: You must remember that I am a violin maker not a musicologist. To the best of my knowledge the ...
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| Violin | 2/2/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: We have a old violin that says inside stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno 1735 Germany do you ...
A: It is just impossible without seeing, holding and playing your instrument to give you a value. The ...
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| two violins | 2/2/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Mr. Dzina, my wife just aquired two violins from her grandfather. They were both her great ...
A: Both of your questions can be taken care of and your refurbishment covered by one of the following: ...
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| violin | 1/30/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I found a old violin inside there is the name nicolaus bergonzi cremonensis faciebat anno #17 made ...
A: I'm not aware of West Berlin, even though I was born in Elizabeth and grew up in Roselle Park. You ...
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| Violin | 1/28/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that says Herman Felder, Dresden Cuirious if you have ever heard of it. Also curious ...
A: CARRIAGE HOUSE VIOLINS 323 COLUMBUS AVE 6TH ...
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| J.B. Collin Mezin violin | 1/27/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a 1950 Ch. - J.B, Collin - Mezin Violin. It is in a case with two bows. The violin appears ...
A: Try one of the following: WILSON FINE VIOLINS 725 S. ADAMS RD. STE. ...
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| double stops | 1/25/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: i was wondering how people get them so perfect? do i keep teh bow tight or loose? and any other ...
A: It doesn't matter whether the bow is tight or loose! Just make sure the right hand hits both strings ...
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| Giving up on learning finger vibrato? | 1/21/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: A student finds it "impossible" to bend all the first joints of his fingers (I observe no physical ...
A: The key to a good vibrato is the bending of the first joint- only by moving the first joint can you ...
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| Prelude VS Helicore | 1/20/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: What is the difference between medium tension Helicore and medium tension Prelude? (besides price)
A: Helicore strings are capable of a more mature, richer, warmer, and fuller tone than the Preludes. ...
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| Play LOUDER! | 1/20/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I'm always being nagged by my teacher to play louder and be a "monster". I know playing louder ...
A: There are three elements of volume- one is, as you know, the pressure of the finger, the second is ...
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| Old Violin - Needs work | 1/18/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have an old Stratavarius…….Antonius Stradivarius Cremonenfis Faciebat Anno 1710 Signature says ...
A: GOLDEN VIOLINS 7801 WINSTON RD. PHILDELPHIA PA 19118 (215)242-0307 hgolden@goldenviolins.com ...
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| I would like more information about obtaining an appraisal of an old violin. | 1/18/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I would like more information about obtaining an appraisal of an old violin. Could you provide ...
A: Sorry but I do not have a listing in Dallas but maybe you can use one of the following: ANTONIO ...
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| New music learning strategies | 1/18/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: "I need new strategies for learning new music. I am in an orchestra class with 59 other people, and ...
A: It sounds like you simply need to practice more, or need to use the half an hour you use to practice ...
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| New Music Learning Strategies | 1/18/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I need new strategies for learning new music. I am in an orchestra class with 59 other people, and ...
A: There are two issues here: one is your playing level and the other is your practice habits. The ...
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| left hand pain | 1/17/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I'm using my sister's address to contact you. I am a 60 year old school music teacher, not playing ...
A: The first thing you have to do when experiencing significant pain of this nature that is getting ...
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| Glues | 1/17/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: Al, Your suggestion on mending a crack. I just want to know your reasoning for using Titebond iii. ...
A: Hide glue is to be used on all areas that require removal of the part for repairs etc. Titebond III ...
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| Vibrato | 1/17/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: I learned (arm) vibrato this year, but when I play with the group, it often gets covered up. How can ...
A: To make the range wider you need to practice each 'unit' of vibrato (one down one return to original ...
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| Violin | 1/15/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin from back in the early 1970's that reads:made exsclusively for William Lewis and ...
A: You might look into one of the following shops: WARREN KENNETH & SONS, LTD. 407 S. DEARBORN ...
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| 6-7 position | 1/13/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: Helo =) (should I intro myself first?) I learned violin for quite some time already but I stopped ...
A: It's very good that your are still learning on your own! I will try to answer all your questions. In ...
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| accuracy | 1/12/2008 | Margaret Jiang |
Q: If you were to give one practice lesson for accuracy what would it be. I am a self taught 4yr ...
A: for accuracy you need to do two things- practice double stops and practice using double stops. First ...
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| Violin Top Plate Cracks | 1/12/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have an old violin. Top Cracks. From end piece to f hole(left). The crack is not totally sealed ...
A: I always suggest permanent type glue for this type of repair. My choice is Titebond III. You should ...
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| Carlo Bergonzi violin | 1/9/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: The case in made out of wood (painted in black). The sticker inside the violin is "Anno 1716 Carlo ...
A: LePAGE FINE STRING INSTRUMENTS the fiddle farm, 2418 TRANS CAN.HWY flat river,pe c.a 180 ...
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| Should I through this violin out. | 1/8/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I have a violin that I know is at least 80 years old. I has been passed down in my family and noone ...
A: Try one of the following shops: HOLMES J.S. FINE VIOLINS 1157 WENDY CT. ANN ...
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| salary for violinist | 1/8/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: ok well im doing a research paper on becoming a violinst when i get older right now im stuck we are ...
A: There are no education requirements for a professional violinist (unless you wish to teach at ...
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| OLD VIOLIN | 1/7/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: I HAVE A VIOLIN READS ANDREAS HOYER VIOLIN MACHER 1759 IN KLINGENTHAL IT IS NOT RESTORED I WAS ...
A: The only listings I have in FL. are as follows: ALLEGRO MUSIC CENTER 4537 Ponce de Leon Blvd. ...
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| hand size in relation to violin. | 1/7/2008 | Todd Sullivan |
Q: I have been wanting to begin playing the violin for years now (im a large male, 17Yrs). while i have ...
A: I say yes - go ahead with violin and with finding a teacher. Even if your fingers are unusually ...
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| Carlo Bergonzi violin | 1/6/2008 | Al Dzina |
Q: The case in made out of wood (painted in black). The sticker inside the violin is "Anno 1716 Carlo ...
A: Cases are not judged like violins themselves. I can not give you a fair evaluation without seeing ...
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