Cecilio CVA-600 Handmade Premium Flamed Viola Outfit - 16 Inches Review

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(More customer reviews)1. the bridge is not horrible but its still bad. It screams machine made. the bridge was cut too low for the A string, and wasn't curved enough for the G/C, not giving you enough space for bowing btwn them. i suggest you take this instrument to a violin maker and fork over the $200 to fit a REAL bridge.
2. the strings are cheap and bad. upgrade them.
3. the soundpost was off. when you get a new bridge tell the violin maker to take a look at the sound post and see if there is anything he can do.
4. cheap case.
in all, this is a good starter but be prepared to spend at least an extra $300 to get it up to standards.

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Cecilio violas are carefully hand carved. Each viola is meticulously graduated to exact specifications, ensuring a consistency of tone between individual pieces. The CVA-600 model features hand-crafted selected well-aged solid maple back and sides, hand-carved solid grained spruce top, beautiful inlaid purfling and hand-painted oil varnished finish. It has beautiful flamed back and sides with premium flamed one piece back. The ebony tailpiece includes mother of pearl inlay and four nickel plated fine tuners. The brazilwood octagonal bow features ebony frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair. The kit also includes a deluxe oblong case which features a high quality velver interior, excellent rain proof rexine material, compartment for shoulder strap & rosin, padded neck restraint bridge protector. The included hygrometer measures the humidity and a velvet blanket that will protect the violin. It also comes with the following accessories: Extra set of viola strings, Extra viola bridge and a quality rosin cake. This premium viola violin is an unbeatable value. Buy with confidence as it is protected with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects.

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Pirastro Evah Pirazzi up to 16.5" Viola String Set - Medium Gauge Review

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(More customer reviews)Unlike the Evah Pirazzi violin strings, the windings are even and don't interfere with insertion into the tailpiece. The strings produce a warm yet clear tone that performs well both in small ensembles and in orchestra use. The break-in period is reasonable and the strings remain stable much longer than Obbligato. I find them excellent overall for full-time professional use.

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Cecilio CVA-400 Handmade Rosewood Fitted Viola Outfit - 16 Inches Review

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(More customer reviews)This viola is decent for an orchestra student. The strings and bridge are not very durable/strong, after a tuning one bridge cracked, and after a few months of use one string is starting to "peel" The bow itself had many loose hairs (when tightened) when it arrived, and weekly, some strings start to easily fall out. Another con is that the bridge is not cut, so you'll need to send it into a string shop to do so for around $30-$40. Overall it does produce a nice sound and is good for maybe a High School string student.


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Cecilio violas are carefully hand carved. Each viola is meticulously graduated to exact specifications, ensuring a consistency of tone between individual pieces. The CVA-400 model features a hand carved solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides. It has a beautiful inlaid purfling satin finish and flamed back and sides. This is a complete set and comes with natural color rosewood pegs, chinrest, tailpiece and rosewood fingerboard. The rosewood tailpiece has 4 fine nickel plated tuners which is found in very expensive violas. The brazilwood bow comes with rosewood frog and unbleached genuine mongolian horsehair. The set also includes the following: Lightweight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap, extra set of Viola Strings, quality rosin cake and extra viola bridge. The included accessories retail for more than $65. This is the best viola you can find at this price. Guaranteed!! And to make it even better it comes protected with a one year manufacturers warranty.

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Shifting: Thirty Studies for Young Violinists by Yaakov Geringas Review

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(More customer reviews)Traditional shifting methods offer 3rd position in about the 3rd year of playing, which is studied for at least 6 months before going on to 5th position. In traditional shifting on violin it takes several years to learn positions 2-6. And then, all the time you're saying, "What position am I in?" You're thinking in terms of the physical distances on the fingerboard first, the sounds of the intervals come second.
Yaakov Geringas writes in his intro that as soon as a student knows various finger patterns, he/she should be introduced into shifting. In fact, he asserts, the higher positions are much easier for little fingers because the notes are closer together and more comfortable for littler arms.
I decided to give him a whirl a couple of years ago. Much of his technique involves hearing the intervals, as the positions are all mixed up. I have used video, recording, and just plain demonstration in teaching this book; he also requires playing in first position first, to hear the piece and facilitate finding the note with your shift. He doesn't identify positions - instead, the player shifts from one note to another note, learning to hear the notes as he or she reads.
As a result, after a few months the student is ready to read almost any music and even design fingerings of their own that ensure smooth string crossings.
The little pieces Geringas wrote for this book are delightful, reflect several different moods, and always pull the student in. They're perfect for adult beginners too, as they offer faster learning skills to pull the adult learner closer to his or her goal in learning violin.
The reason I gave the book 4 instead of 5 stars, is because it's not self teaching, and probably isn't for everyone. It requires the ability to hear the intervals, and I have had a small number of students who were not able to do it. Also it seems to be a stand alone book in a completely diverse method - so I find that I am really scouring the literature to find something to teach when this book is finished.
I'm really so happy I bumped into this book though. It's kickstarted many students into learning to use the entire fingerboard of the violin.
(One further note: I researched Yaakov Geringas and found that he was a professor of violin in a university in Canada during the 1960's. Therefore, I'm not really sure he intended this book to be just for little kids. I wish I could find more about him.)

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Shifting: Thirty Studies for Young Violinists by Yaakov Geringas is the essential technical study album which introduces shifting gradually and easily, early in a young player's development. Students overcome the problems of string crossing and shifting to produce a smoother sound and greater variety of tonal shading. Exercises are included to help students prepare for the progressively leveled studies. Descriptive titles such as Up and Down the Ladder and Hide and Seek, combined with imaginative drawings, make technique fun for the young student.

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Cremona SVA-100 Premier Novice Viola, 14-Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this Viola for my daughter but am very sorry I did. She was able to tell the difference in the sound immediately and she doesnt like the bow at all. She loved playing the viola while using the rented one from school but since she turned in the schools and got this one she's only played it maybe twice. I would not recommend anyone buying this.

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We don't believe there's another viola that can match this for value! The SVA-100 14"has select handcarved spruce top and handcarved maple back and sides ensure both beauty and tone. Add to this our high-quality case and bow and you have the ideal student viola outfit!

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Planet Waves 10-Foot Classic Series 1/4-Inch Instrument Cable with Right Angle Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros: Works great, no weird noises or anything. I try not to step on it too much and it's just in my home so no tuffness award or anything.
Cons: Do yourself a favor and get a longer one if your using for a guitar or something like that.

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Barcelona 5 Series Handmade Premium Viola Outfit with Soft Case - 16 Inch Review

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(More customer reviews)I don't know anything about violas, but my son wanted on to tinker with and learn how to play. This is a beautiful viola. It came well packaged and undamaged. If you are unfamiliar with violas, you have to be prepared to pay about $30 to have the bridge and post installed by a music shop, unless you know how to do it. We had to pay extra because the post was too long.
We also bought a mute...

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Barcelona violas are carefully hand carved. Each viola is meticulously graduated to exact specifications, ensuring a consistency of tone between individual pieces. The BVA-500 16" model features a hand carved solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides. It has a beautiful inlaid purfling satin antique finish and flamed back and sides. This is a complete set and comes with ebony pegs, chinrest, tailpiece and fingerboard. The ebony tailpiece has 4 fine nickel plated tuners which is found in very expensive violas. The brazilwood bow comes with ebony frog and unbleached genuine mongolian horsehair. The set also includes the following: Lightweight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap, extra set of Viola Strings, quality rosin cake and extra viola bridge. The included accessories retail for more than $65. This is the best viola you can find at this price. Guaranteed!! And to make it even better it comes protected with a one year manufacturers warranty.

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Super-Sensitive Sensicore Bass Viola de Gamba Strings, Set Review

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(More customer reviews)With all due respect to the other review, I had a very different and far more positive experience with these strings. I have two custom Gambas, built in 1971 & 1972, as well as a 5-string fidel built in 1993. I put Pirastros on the Gambas when I first got them, and the strings started to unravel within 3 weeks and several broke within a month. Shortly thereafter, I put Sensicores on, and have NEVER needed to change them to this day! Not one broke or unraveled. On the fidel, one broke at the nut, but there was a small edge, that, once filed, has not sacrificed any strings at all, and they have been played at many concerts, including the White House in 1977. Several possible factors: My gambas are a tad smaller than full-size, measured from a Division Viol, so the tension is less. In addition, after my initial gut-wrenching expenses(Sorry!), I got light rather than medium-gauge strings. They give a great sustain, a very quick response, and at nearly 40 years of age, are easy on the pocket. It's been said by some others that these strings are badly made, but I have had some serious Viol-players from England and America try the gambas and they all felt the sensitivity and response were astounding. Go figure!

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Cecilio CVN-300 Ebony Fitted 3/4 Size Antique Finish Orchestra Violin with Case and Accessories Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a poor quality violin and you cant tune it. A total loss of my money

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This Orchestra violin is perfect for the beginner to intermediate violinist. It features hand carved solid maple back and sides, hand-carved solid spruce top, beautiful inlaid purfling, beautiful varnish antique finish, ebony pegs, chin rest, tailpiece and fingerboard. The ebony tailpiece has 4 fine nickel plated tuners. The brazilwood bow features ebony frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair. The included case is a light weight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap. This makes it convenient to carry to practice or orchestra. It also comes with the following accessories: Extra set of violin strings, Extra violin bridge, Extra Mangolian Horsehair bow and a quality rosin cake. It has all the accessories needed to start enjoying this great violin. This quality violin is an unbeatable value. Buy with confidence as it is protected with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects.

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D'Addario Pro Arte Violin Strings Set, 4/4 size, heavy gauge Review

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(More customer reviews)I thought I'd save some money with these strings, but they are so lifeless
that I'm taking them off. Don't waste your money; you get what you pay for.
I'm going back to Thomastik Dominant.

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Bobelock Case Strap Review

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(More customer reviews)What can I say but that this is a good heavy case strap. It workd very well with my Bobelocl case of course. But it would work well on any case. I'm thinking about ordering another one. If you're looking for a good violin case strap and are considering this one then go ahead and buy it. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Jargar 4/4 Violin E String Thick(Forte) Chromesteel Ball-End Review

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(More customer reviews)This is one of my favorite e strings, although lately it is erratically available. It combines well with many different string combinations for the G, D, and A. Many people recommend it to top off Dominants, making the entire violin sound fundamentally more ringing and brilliant. I have used it with Visions, Infeld Blues, as well as Dominants, and find that it just feels more responsive and open than the native e strings of those sets. It gives my violin a more open and ringing sound, and it lasts a long time, more than a year, where I feel I'm just changing it out because of time, and felt not much difference between a new string and the old one. It never squeaks ever!
It has a nice clear sound all the way up the fingerboard, is great for doublestops involving both the open e and the fingered e string. I think it's the string for you to play Vivaldi's Winter.

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Beginner 1/4 Size Violin with Case and Accessories - Metallic Pink Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this for my daughter's music class in elementary school and is working fine. I showed to a friend who play violin and he also said for the price it is just fine.

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This is a good violin for the beginning musician. It features maple back and sides and pearwood fingerboard. Includes free featherweight Carrying Case, with Strap and Carrying Handle, and Rosin. Also includes wood bow with geniune horse hair. The included carrying case makes it convenient to carry to school or lessons. This violin set makes a great gift and is a great value for the money!

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Super Sensitive Red Label 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge Review

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(More customer reviews)These are standard student strings. They initially will sound harsh. After breaking in they are tolerable. They are a good value and seem to last a long time.

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Super Sensitive Red Label strings are one the most popular in America. Economically priced, the strings are made with high quality winding and core materials providing the durability and dependability required by the school orchestra programs.These durable strings provide good tonal quality and dependability. Red Label strings are especially favored by Suzuki Method instructors, school and private teachers and students, and many professional musicians. Red Label strings are available in many different sizes allowing younger students to use right size strings on their instruments rather than fitting larger sized strings. Made in USA.

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Corelli Alliance Vivace 4/4 Violin String Set Medium with loop E Review

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(More customer reviews)Keep in mind I am a beginner violinist so I have not used a large variety of different strings. I bought these because they were positively reviewed against a few popular, much higher priced strings. I cannot confirm these reviews, however, these strings are much more powerful and responsive than others in this price range.

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Corelli Alliance Vivace 4/4 Violin String Set Medium with ball E Review

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(More customer reviews)I upgraded from the Corelli Crystal strings to these strings and they are the best strings I've played so far on my violin. The tone is excellent and the projection is awesome. I recently played an outdoor wedding, unaccompanied, and was told the sound resonated well to the back of the crowd and even around the neighborhood. I'm not 100% sold on the steel E string which is why I gave only 4 stars (I'd give 4.5 if they'd let me). The E is nice, but is a bit "tinny" (not surprising since it's plain steel) which has taken me a little while to get used to. The longer I play with it the better it gets, but I may end up experimenting a bit more to find my perfect E string. I'd definitely recommend these strings for solo performers, though every instrument is different and you may need to experiment with strings before finding the perfect fit for your instrument and playing style. Overall I'd say these strings are absolutely awesome for the price, though they are the most expensive strings I've tried so far and can't comment as to how they compare to a more expensive string.

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Super Sensitive 2907 Premium Violin String Set, 4/4 Review

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(More customer reviews)This was the first set of violin strings that I used to replace the original that came on the insturment. fairly good sound quality and broke in quickly

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