What sort of violin, and accessories, do you need to start playing?
My boyfriend used to play the violin, and would love nothing more than to learn to play again. I want to buy him one for Christmas, but I know absolutely nothing about violins, or any musical instruments at all. I’d like to know what sort of violin would be good for him in this situation, and what accessories he’ll need. Thanks so much!
First off, violins are expensive. Used you could probably get one for 300. But new, 600 and that is like a student violin. You would need a shoulder rest. Get a Viva or Kun with collapsible feet. Then you have to get rosin. I reccommend Clarity. It is hypo allergenic. Then spare strings. A bow. And, a book, or random sheet music. And a music stand.
Hope I helped!
-Temperance
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You should probably get a "violin outfit," which comes with the violin, case, bow and rosin. A lot of people like these GEWAs:
http://beststudentviolins.com/violins.html#outfits
You also probably need a shoulder rest. The company that sells these can provide one of those, also.
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First off, violins are expensive. Used you could probably get one for 300. But new, 600 and that is like a student violin. You would need a shoulder rest. Get a Viva or Kun with collapsible feet. Then you have to get rosin. I reccommend Clarity. It is hypo allergenic. Then spare strings. A bow. And, a book, or random sheet music. And a music stand.
Hope I helped!
-Temperance
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Violinist and Cellist.
go to swstrings.com or sharmusic.com and choose a violin outfit(comes with instrument, bow, and case.)…
this is what i would get. from shar (i like their website better)
full size (assuming your and your bf are average sized 15+ year olds)hans kroger amadeaus (played on that… pretty good.) violin outfit.
tomastik dominant strings set
everest EZ shoulder rest
Korg digital tuner/metronome (dependable. love it.)
and a music stand. (i can’t find one i like.)
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Hmm…
You will need a violin,
a chin rest if it isn’t on violin (it happens),
a shoulder rest (not completely vital but its really good for comfort and it keeps the violin raised higher which gives a better sound),
a case,
a bow,
rosin,
spare strings,
a tuner (these can get expensive, but it might be needed. You can get them at nearly every instrumental store. Ask for one that you can play into and it tells you how flat or sharp the string is. Only get this if he can’t tune.),
hmm…. ooh and of course music!
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