calling all violin players

[megomoo]

hi i got a violin for christmas cos its an insrument i've always wanted to play. i know nothing about them though, any help would would be greatly appreciated: i basically know nothing!

thanks in advance

[Krystian]

wow thats great megan! my sister plays it, what would you like to know?i know the basics, like the strings E is the highest than A, D,G, umm i bet you can figure out how to hold the instrument itself, you should buy a bk, try EssentialElements for Strings if you can find it, most any beginnersbk should help you out on the basics. To hold the bow, put the right side of your right thumbnail on the grip and let your fingers naturally drap ove the sides, now put the nail of your little finger(pinky) on the stick .


and i know how to play twinkle twinkle, haha let me know if you need more help tres_chicadi@yahoo.com [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]

[Krystian]

wow i feel like the resident orchestra person here [img]smileys/smiley5.gif[/img]

[october]

violins are great but i prefer cellos, i nearly bought a cello last week, it had no strings and when i found out how much the strings are a said no way

[Krystian]

thats if you buy really really really nicedominentstrings ronan


but the least price you would really look at forbasic cello strings are about $20-30 for a set of 4 strings


http://www.kennedyviolins.com/CelloStrings.html


if you ever make the choice to get a cello,look at the super-sensitive strings, i used those when i first startedEdited by: Krystian

[megomoo]

arr thankyou for your help its been very usefull, i can actually make non-screechy sounds now it sound good thanks[img]smileys/smiley1.gif[/img]

[Petra]

Really pleased for you meg!!![img]smileys/smiley1.gif[/img]I know nothing about violins but i have so enjoyed learning the cello over the past couple of months - Many thanks to krystian for her advice!!! Let us know how you get on - ive just mastered my first complete tune and im really chuffed with myself!!!![img]smileys/smiley1.gif[/img]

[ali*]

i learnt the violin for eight years, lke most stringed instuments it takes a lot of practise as there aren't any frets to guide you. but play around with it by ear (thats how im learning my guitar)or if you really want get some lessons. keep it fun!!!

[Krystian]

<LABEL id=HbSession SessionId="3964003156">ahh i have heard that argument, butthere arent any frets, after the first few times your hand just knows where to go</LABEL>

[Krystian]

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Originally Posted by Petra

Many thanks to krystian for her advice!!! Let us know how you get on - ive just mastered my first complete tune and im really chuffed with myself!!!!

[img]smileys/smiley31.gif[/img]you are all very welcome, its nice to be of help to my eskimo friends!and wooo hoo Petra, you'll be an advanced player in no time, i bet[img]smileys/smiley14.gif[/img]

Originally Posted by meg

arr thankyou for your help its been very usefull, i can actually make non-screechy sounds now it sound good thanks

YAY !!!!! congrats are in order i do believe

[megomoo]

thankyou[img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]


but i need help again, is 4th position just an open string, if you know what i mean.


actally let me rephrase that


what is 4th position

[Krystian]

<LABEL id=HbSession SessionId="3713517987">fourth position is not a string, it is a position, in first position where your 4th finger goes, put your first finger there for first position</LABEL>

[megomoo]

yes sorry i sort of worked that out about 2 mins after posting

[Krystian]

hehee[img]smileys/smiley17.gif[/img]